A crime drama that has had fans gripped for decades is apparently going to be back
Mariska Hargitay starred in the series(Image: (Image: NBC))
The future of an “addictive” long-running series has apparently been confirmed.
Law & Order – which started in 1990 and is now in its 25th season – is set to be renewed for a 26th run, Deadline has reported. While final details are apparently being worked out, it is thought that official word on the future of the police procedural is expected soon.
The news will thrill fans of the series, which has become hugely popular with viewers. Set and filmed in New York, the programme follows detectives of New York City Police Department’s fictional 27th precinct as they investigate crimes.
Its cast has included several huge stars over the years, with Sam Waterston, Jerry Orbach and Mariska Hargitay all being part of the show, while famous guest stars have included Viola Davis, Bradley Cooper and Ellen Pompeo. The current cast of the programme includes Maura Tierney, who starred as Abby Lockhart on the medical drama ER, and Tony Goldwyn from Scandal.
Law & Order originally aired from 1990 to 2010, then in 2021 it was announced that it was being brought back after an 11 year break.
It has also sparked several spin-offs, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Law & Order: Trial by Jury.
It has been a hit with viewers, with one posting on reviews website Rotten Tomatoes: “The best ever, realistic, true to life portraits seen in any movie or TV series.”
“Excellent,” said someone else, calling the show “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.” Someone else praised the show’s “pitch perfect pacing”.
Another said: “Law & 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 & Order is – comfort food.”
NBC has been contacted for comment.
Law & Order airs on NBC in the US.