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Law & Order

1990·Show
548Episodes in26Seasons·TV-14
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic698.7Rotten Tomatoes–84%
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IMDb7.8Metacritic698.7Rotten Tomatoes–84%
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Law & Order fingerprint

Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every show. Select a row to see all of them.

Episode ratings

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About

Truth matters.

In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.
Procedural Crime DramaLegal & Police IntersectionSocietal MirrorEnsemble Character StudyNew York City AtmosphereMoral AmbiguityEpisodic MysteryInstitutional CritiqueGrounded RealismLong-Running Legacy

Crew

Directed by:
Constantine Makris, Edwin Sherin, Jace Alexander
Written by:
Richard Sweren, René Balcer, Ed Zuckerman
Produced by:
Arthur W. Forney, Jeffrey L. Hayes, Richard Sweren
Composed by:
Mike Post

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Law & Order

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Law & Order legally?

NetflixHuluPeacockPhiloYouTube TVNBCPeacock Premium+

Law & Order is included with a subscription to Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on NBC. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Law & Order worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.8 and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Law & Order rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Law & Order have?

26 seasons

It has 26 seasons with 548 episodes of about 42 minutes each and is still in production.

Do critics and audiences agree on Law & Order?

Critics69
Audiences83

Not quite. Audiences rate Law & Order higher (83) than critics (69). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Law & Order air?

It started in 1990 and is still in production.

What language is Law & Order in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Law & Order?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Law & Order in 124 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Law & Order use?

Homosexual ReproductionBlack-and-Grey MoralityEarly-Bird CameoDirty CopCardboard Box HomeFormula-Breaking EpisodeInspector JavertThe AlibiInterrogation MontageMulti-Part EpisodeGravity Is Only a TheoryWestern Terroristsand 499 more

TV Tropes lists 511 storytelling tropes for Law & Order, including Homosexual Reproduction, Black-and-Grey Morality, Early-Bird Cameo.