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Is Law & Order (1990) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
Law & Order (1990) has a TMDB audience score of 7.3/10 from 737 votes, which reads as positive. It is a crime and drama show rated TV-14, 26 seasons, 549 episodes. In the US it is on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody.
Tagline: Truth matters.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 7.3/10 (737 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Rated | TV-14 |
| Length | 26 seasons, 549 episodes |
| Release | 1990-09-13 |
| Status | Still running |
| Latest air date | 2026-10-15 |
| Themes TMDB tags | new york city, police, lawyer, homicide detective, crime investigation, criminal law |
| People | Created by Dick Wolf. Starring Maura Tierney, David Ajala, James Badge Dale, Tony Goldwyn |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Netflix, Hulu, Peacock |
| Free with ads | NBC |
| Rent | No |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You like to settle into a series: 26 seasons, 549 episodes
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Netflix, Hulu)
If you like it, try
- CSI: NY (2004), TMDB 7.3/10
- FBI (2018), TMDB 7.9/10
- How to Get Away with Murder (2014), TMDB 7.8/10
- Chicago P.D. (2014), TMDB 8.4/10
Questions
Is Law & Order worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 737 votes, a positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of show.
Where can I watch Law & Order?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock with a subscription. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is Law & Order?
26 seasons, 549 episodes.
What is Law & Order rated?
It carries a TV-14 rating in the US.
Who is in Law & Order?
Maura Tierney, David Ajala, James Badge Dale, Tony Goldwyn, Hugh Dancy.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.