Law and Order: SVU

Law and Order: SVU Reviews



Overall 5 star rating4.79 of 5 (by 29 users)



Law and Order: SVU Review Summary

Fans just Law & Order: Special Victims Unit to be the best Law & Order overall, and state they "can't get enough of it." While "the storylines can be so awful and just disturbing on so many levels, what makes this show so great is the obvious dedication these detectives have." Also appreciated is the fantastic cast of Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, and Ice-T. Viewers like to unfold "the mystery alongside the detectives," and love the topics Law & Order: Special Victims Unit cover, as they deal with everyday problems regarding abuse, yet with a new twist each time. In the opinion of reviewers, this is "drama at its best."
90% of people rated Law and Order: SVU as 5 stars
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7% of people rated Law and Order: SVU as 4 stars
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3% of people rated Law and Order: SVU as 1 star
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Favorable Review
NOV
25
2008
A snippet!: "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 [dun, dun - aka gavel noise]."... review »
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a fan of clever plots, attracted to Detective Stabler

wildcatkatie
Chicago, IL
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1 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
MAY
12
2008
i watched the episode with robin Williams because of robin Williams and i am still not someone who can watch this show.  the scripts are terrible and the one with robin was just as bad. i cannot believe someone with robin stature would allow the script to be written the way it was. 
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Likes to be entertained, a comedy fan

billjohnson47
Oceanside, CA
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Law and Order: SVU Ratings and Reviews

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a fan of clever plots, character-lover, Has several favorite shows, a woman, crime drama fan

AUG
17
2008

 

 I am such a big fan of Law and Order: SVU.  I love tuning in weekly on NBC 10, and, on many occasions daily on USA  to see this exciting, informative crime drama that simulates cases that we see in our local newspapers or on the news.  I especially like that when I turn on SVU I will see the characters I have come to know and love. 

 Though most of the subject matter deals with some sort of sex crime, it is totally believable, if sometimes sad, because it depicts exactly what is going on in our society.  I can't count how many episodes I've seen that reminded me of something I saw on...

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5 star rating
2009 Writer
NattScatt
Vineland, NJ



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an avid TV watcher

APR
8
2008
I don't know why but I'm in love with Law and Order SVU. It's the only Law and Order I can watch. It may sound sick and twisted, but it's true. I love watching and unfolding the mystery along side the detectives. It kind of freaks me out, but I absolutely love Law and Order!
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4 star rating
alicenlouisex3
New Port Richey, FL



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Likes to be entertained

NOV
7
2008
i love this show. lot of drama and always keeps you guessing what will happen next. great story lines too. i have been watching this show for years. it is the best show that has ever been made. i also like watching the regular law and order. other great shows are yes dear, king of queens, and home improvement. the amazing race also is a great show that is on every sunday. if you like justice you should also watch judge judy. there are many excellent television progams on through out the day for people like you and me to watch. you just have to keep flipping the stations. law and order svu has been... review »
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5 star rating
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hovie483
Stevens Point, WI



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Rated on November 14, 2008

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5 star rating
RebeccaTurner
Saint Matthews, SC



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an avid TV watcher, watching chick flicks

APR
28
2008
I have always enjoyed Law and Order: SVU, but never made it a point to catch it each week. I'm actually glad that I didn't because now I am hooked on the reruns. The story lines are so captivating, and it is interesting how they create many plots based on real life crimes. In all the years that it's been on, the show has stayed fresh and has not had to use ploys that other shows use like adding children or unnecessary characters.
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5 star rating
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Dancerm
Chicago, IL



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into action flicks, dog owner, a dog lover

SEP
1
2009

law in order special victuims unit is a heartfelt drama! Its based on the story's of the new york city special victuims unit. the detectives invesigate sexually based crimes, the show is in its 11th season. the show is full of drama and it will make your heart and jaw drop! the show got 4 emmy naminations i think thats enough said about the show, its a great show!! it also makes see what special victum unit go though and have to deal with! it makes you feel for the victums and detectives. you get to look into what they do on a daily bases.they show has amazing storys, when its over it leaves you...

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5 star rating
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angelina14
Cupertino, CA



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an avid TV watcher

SEP
30
2009

Law and Order: SVU is one of the best shows out there right now. It has all you need in a show! There is the crime, that the actual shows revolve around, without that there would be no show. Then  the cast of the various personalities is what really brings the show to its peak. You couldn't just throw anyone onto the set and expect it to be a hit.  The women love looking at the lead male role Chris Meloni, and I've heard a lot of the men say they love looking at the female lead, Mariska Hargitay. Together they fight sexual crime in a good way! The action is a big plus for both men and women.The...

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5 star rating
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tinglytexter
Gadsden, AL



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MAR
13
2008
I absolutely love love LOVE Law & Order SVU.  I can't get enough of it, personally.  As much as the storylines can be so awful and just disturbing on so many levels, what makes this show so great is the obvious dedication these detectives have to putting those sick criminals away and to keeping children safe.  I think the cast is fantastic, although personally I do love the combination of Benson, Stabler, Munch, and Fin the best.  I have all the seasons that are out on DVD and cannot wait for the rest.  I don't think I could get tired of episodes, even having seen them so many times.
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5 star rating
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stardust311
Cleveland, OH



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watching chick flicks, a comedy fan, an avid TV watcher

SEP
30
2009

law and order svu is the greatest television show on tv. there are always cases that appeal to everyone. Lots of great actors appear on the show,  Robin williams even played a crazy person.  Great story lines in every episode, some even resemble true stories that have happened.  I grew up watching this with my grandparents and they got me hooked and now i have my husband hooked on this show.  i love the marathons they run on usa during the day. Not all episodes have great endings but thats life and it cant always be fairy tales. you should definately check this show out


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5 star rating
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sb1218
Springfield, TN



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a woman, an avid TV watcher, married, a parent, television buff

DEC
15
2007
This is one of my all time favorite shows.  I have watched it from the beginning and will tend to even watch the repeats when "nothing else" worth watching is on. My fave characters are Olivia and Elliott but everyone else is ok too.  I still watched it when Olivia (Mariska Hargitay) had her baby but just didn't seem the same without her.  I love the topics they cover and was really surprised to see an episode this year about a girl with "Williams Syndrome" as my son has this condition.  In my opinion, one of the better shows around.
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5 star rating
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mom2abbyalex
Aberdeen, SD



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a lover of great Drama, married, character-lover, an avid TV watcher, a fan of clever plots, very picky about tv, Likes to be entertained

NOV
19
2007
the cast of this wonderful tv show is perfect, they complement each other & they each have their own story to tell that also affect their character. most of their episodes are timely, they deal with everyday problems regarding abuse, with new twists every time. i love it that one character, that of elliot stabler, is also a family man, who has his own share of family drama. the casts get involve with the people they're helping.
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5 star rating
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proudsahm
Mcallen, TX



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NOV
17
2008
Law and Order SVU is a very intense show. They do a fantastic job making it seem real and portaying the emotions that would go along with the job but I can't imagine having to deal with those situations day in and day out. I think that they help to bring awareness to what kind of problems there really are out in the world today, and hopefully by bringing awareness to the problems they also can help be part of the solution.
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5 star rating
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mminozzi
Richmond, VA



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a lover of great Drama, an avid TV watcher, character-lover, a woman, liberal

DEC
5
2007
Law & Order SVU rocks!  This show is a complete success.  Every episode features a new, original crime with plot twists that are hard to predict.  The drama never stops.
This show is definitely for a mature crowd, as it has content that is sexual and/or violent in nature, but 18 and up will definitely enjoy watching Benson, Stabler, Finn, and Munch capture the bad guys :)

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5 star rating
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glinrae
Orlando, FL



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