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03-05-2023, 04:10 AM
https://www.looper.com/1211883/law-order-storylines-that-fans-are-sick-and-tired-of/
BY MERRI PALMER/MARCH 4, 2023 11:15 AM EST
"Law & Order" is one of the longest-running procedural TV shows on the air. It's captured multiple generations of viewers with its winningly straightforward format — 30 minutes of law-following cops working on a case, 30 minutes of order-following prosecutors in court, and a big finish that leaves the audience with a moral dilemma that's a lot more interesting than the nice and neat conclusions other shows have to offer. Since the pilot episode aired in September 1990, "Law & Order" has exploded into a huge franchise with an increasingly diverse fanbase. Between syndication and new content, it's a money-making machine that shows no signs of slowing down. The public simply can't get enough of its heroes, villains, and all who lie in between.
Thirty-three years and seven spin-offs into its tenure, the "Law & Order" franchise has received quite a bit of critical acclaim. The original "Law & Order" series received a plethora of Emmy nominations and wins, as has "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." Fans of the show, however, can be significantly more critical. Many grew up watching the "Law & Order" franchise evolve over the years, and after more than 1,000 total episodes across dozens of seasons of television, they've become sick and tired of certain storylines. We've condensed fan rants, message boards, and plenty of blogs to answer that question. These are fans' least favorite "Law & Order" storylines.
BY MERRI PALMER/MARCH 4, 2023 11:15 AM EST
"Law & Order" is one of the longest-running procedural TV shows on the air. It's captured multiple generations of viewers with its winningly straightforward format — 30 minutes of law-following cops working on a case, 30 minutes of order-following prosecutors in court, and a big finish that leaves the audience with a moral dilemma that's a lot more interesting than the nice and neat conclusions other shows have to offer. Since the pilot episode aired in September 1990, "Law & Order" has exploded into a huge franchise with an increasingly diverse fanbase. Between syndication and new content, it's a money-making machine that shows no signs of slowing down. The public simply can't get enough of its heroes, villains, and all who lie in between.
Thirty-three years and seven spin-offs into its tenure, the "Law & Order" franchise has received quite a bit of critical acclaim. The original "Law & Order" series received a plethora of Emmy nominations and wins, as has "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." Fans of the show, however, can be significantly more critical. Many grew up watching the "Law & Order" franchise evolve over the years, and after more than 1,000 total episodes across dozens of seasons of television, they've become sick and tired of certain storylines. We've condensed fan rants, message boards, and plenty of blogs to answer that question. These are fans' least favorite "Law & Order" storylines.