Synopsis:
This hard-hitting and emotional companion series to NBC’s "Law
& Order" chronicles the life and crimes of the elite Special
Victims Unit of the New York Police Department.
"Law &
Order: Special Victims Unit" was created by Emmy Award-winning
producer Dick Wolf, whose critically acclaimed "Law & Order"
won the 1997 Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama series.
Although "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" enables characters
from the "Law & Order" franchise to migrate between the two
series and also features some storyline crossovers, the newer
program has
created a strong identity and is quickly establishing itself as
a hit in its own right.
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" finished its rookie
season as one of the top-rated freshman series and the only new
series from the 1999-2000 season to receive a multi-year renewal
(through May 2002). The drama averaged a 4.3 rating and 12 share
in adults 18-49 and 12.2 million viewers overall. In January 2000,
the show moved into its current Friday (10-11 p.m. ET) time period
and quickly became the first NBC series to win that hour in adults
18-49 (4.5/14) and total viewers (12.7 million) on a regular basis
since "Miami Vice" in 1988-89. The series’ popularity
has been recognized by both the People’s Choice Awards and the
TV Guide Awards with nominations for Favorite New Series.
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" follows Det. Elliot Stabler
(Christopher Meloni, "Runaway Bride,"
"Oz"), a seasoned veteran of the unit who has seen it all, and
his partner, Olivia Benson (Mariska
Hargitay, NBC’s "ER"), whose difficult past is the reason she
joined the unit. In her first season as
Detective Benson, Hargitay received a nomination from the Viewers
for Quality Television for Best
Actress and from the TV Guide Awards for Favorite Actress in a
New Series.
Overseeing the unit is Capt. Donald Cragen (Dann Florek, reprising
the role he played on the first three
seasons of "Law & Order"). Cragen’s tough but supportive approach
to the team’s complex cases guides the squad through the challenges
they face every day. Also featured is Det. John Munch (Richard
Belzer, "Homicide: Life on the Street"), a transfer from Baltimore’s
homicide unit, who brings his acerbic wit, conspiracy theories
and street-honed investigative skills.
Joining Munch
this season is new partner Det.
Odafin "Fin" Tutuola (Ice-T, "Players," "New Jack City"), whose
unique wit and investigative experience
make him a formidable match for Munch. Rounding out the squad
is street-savvy Det. Monique Jeffries
(Michelle Hurd, "The Practice").
This season,
the detectives have a new ally in bringing criminals to justice.
Stephanie March (Broadway’s "Death of a Salesman") joins the cast
as Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cabot, whose efforts
to bring closure to the intense investigations will add a legal
component to the series.
(courtesy NBC Entertainment)
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