Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
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Overview
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
Series Snapshot
- Status
- In production
- Total Seasons
- 27
- Total Episodes
- 594
- First Air Date
- Sep 20, 1999
- Most Recent Air Date
- May 14, 2026
- Network / Platform
- Amazon Prime Video
- Original Language
- en-US
Themes
Tone & Style
- High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
- Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
- Ongoing release cycle can continue expanding key plot threads.
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Creators & Cast
Main cast:
- Rating
- 234.9
- Seasons
- 27
- Episodes
- 594