The long-running crime drama, now in its 25th season, has been a hit with viewers
An “addictive” long-running TV series has apparently secured its return.
Law and Order – which launched in 1990 and is currently in its 25th season – is set to be commissioned for a 26th run, according to Deadline. While final negotiations are said to be still being finalised, an official announcement regarding the police procedural’s continuation is anticipated shortly.
The news is certain to delight fans of the show, which has garnered an enormous following amongst viewers. Shot and set in New York, the programme follows detectives from the New York City Police Department’s fictional 27th precinct as they tackle criminal investigations.
Over the years, the series has attracted considerable star power, with Sam Waterston, Jerry Orbach and Mariska Hargitay all featuring, alongside notable guest appearances from Viola Davis, Bradley Cooper and Ellen Pompeo. The current line-up includes Maura Tierney, previously known for her role as Abby Lockhart in medical drama ER, and Tony Goldwyn, of Scandal fame.
Law and Order originally ran from 1990 to 2010, before being revived in 2021 following an 11-year hiatus, reports the Mirror.
The show has also spawned numerous spin-offs over the years, amongst them Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Law and Order: Criminal Intent and Law and Order: Trial by Jury.
It has been a hit with viewers, who have called it “unmissable” and “captivating”. One reviewer wrote on Rotten Tomatoes: “The best ever, realistic, true to life portraits seen in any movie or TV series.”
“Excellent,” wrote another, describing the programme as “completely addictive”.
“It’s like watching two shows, a police investigation series for the first half hour, and a legal series for the next half an hour,” another fan remarked.
“Great performances, lots of mystery and drama, very realistic,” they continued.
Someone else praised the show’s “pitch perfect pacing”.
Another person on the site said: “Law and Order is one of my go-to shows to watch while sitting on the couch and vegging out. I’ve seen every episode multiple times, but I find the show comforting. That’s what Law and Order is – comfort food.”
Law & Order airs on NBC in the US.
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