Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Show Important Facts
- Premise: A crime drama focused on the Special Victims Unit of the NYPD, which investigates sexually-based offenses. Part of the expansive Law & Order universe created by Dick Wolf.
- Genre: Police procedural, legal drama
- Original Run: Premiered in 1999 on NBC. Still currently airing, now in its 24th season as of 2022.
- Setting: New York City
- Awards Multiple Emmy and Golden Globe wins, particularly for Mariska Hargitay. One of the longest-running live-action TV shows.
- Style: Famous for its “ripped from the headlines” stories taking inspiration from real crimes and investigations. Serious subject matter offset with humorous banter between detectives.
- Spin-offs: Popular spin-off Law & Order: Organized Crime starring Christopher Meloni premiered in 2021.
- Social Media: @nbcsvu on Instagram, @SVUWritersRoom on Twitter