Dann Florek, who played Donald Cragen on Law & Order: SVU, has said his departure was unexpected. After over three decades on the show, Florek says his exit was a surprise. He has shared his feelings about the sudden change, which has been reported by TVLine, People.com, and IMDb. Florek's departure marks a important event in the decades-old franchise, which has been a beloved part of TV culture for decades.