Plot
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.
Cast
as Olivia Benson
as Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola
as Amanda Rollins
as Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.
as Renee Curry
as Terry Bruno
Creator
Network
Status
Returning Series
First Aired Date
September 20, 1999
Last Aired Date
October 23, 2025
Production Companies
Wolf Entertainment
Universal Television
Studios USA
Universal Media Studios
Type
Scripted
Number of Season
27
Number of Episodes
582
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Reviews
This series is a poster child for the way the US wants the world, to perceive its justice system. Hard working, earnest police, backed by an imperfect but mostly well meaning, justice system. Of course, if you look behind the veil nothing could be further from the truth. The justice system and not just in the US, mind you is abusive and broken. More often than not failing victims and on a …
**26 SEASONS** there's a reason SVU is the longest-running primetime live-action series on American television. Every year this show is a must watch. The storylines are compelling and the actors are usually current, former or up-and-coming stars. Some "fans" have complained about the changing of cast members but I think it's what keeps the show fresh. Hoping for many more seasons with Benson to c…