

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
“Hope in the darkness.”
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.
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Where is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, NBC | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix, JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Disney Plus, Sky Go, Now TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, BINGE | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Netflix, Disney Plus, RTL+, WOW | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, TF1+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Movistar Plus+ | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Claro tv+, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is a 1999 English-language crime, drama and mystery series created by Dick Wolf. The cast is led by Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish. It spans 27 seasons and 618 episodes and is still running. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 4300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit was produced by Wolf Entertainment, Universal Television, and Studios USA and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 20, 1999, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Dick Wolf
- First aired
- September 20, 1999
- Last aired
- May 14, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 27 (618 episodes)
- Network
- NBC
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Wolf Entertainment, Universal Television, Studios USA
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit cast & crew
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit was created by Dick Wolf.
The cast features Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson, Ice-T as Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola, Kelli Giddish as Amanda Rollins, Peter Scanavino as Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr., Aimé Donna Kelly as Renee Curry, and Kevin Kane as Terry Bruno.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mike Post and it was produced by Michele Fazekas and Mariska Hargitay.
Is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit worth watching?
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 4,251 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime series.
With 27 seasons and 618 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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Cast of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Mariska Hargitay
Olivia Benson

Ice-T
Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola

Kelli Giddish
Amanda Rollins

Peter Scanavino
Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.

Aimé Donna Kelly
Renee Curry

Kevin Kane
Terry Bruno

Corey Cott
Det. Jake Griffin
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in United States?
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is streaming on Hulu, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, NBC in United States.
▸Is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on Hulu?
Yes — Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is currently available on Hulu in United States.
▸What language is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in?
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit are there?
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has 27 seasons with 618 episodes in total, and it is still running.
▸What is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit rated?
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is rated TV-14. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 4,251 ratings.











