Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999 | 28 seasons | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It ran for 28 seasons, people are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (88%). A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Have you seen it?

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
AudiencesStrong
8.0/10 from 4K viewers
AwardsWeak
No major awards or nominations on record
Box office & staying powerVery strong
28 seasons
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
1.9 million Wikipedia readers in the past year