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Storyline
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.
Written by
John Craig
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Every Victim Deserves a Voice.
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Trivia
It was announced that the series was renewed for a twenty-first season, setting a record for the longest prime-time live-action American television show. This also set a record for
Mariska Hargitay, who has played Olivia Benson for twenty consecutive seasons will again play Benson for her twenty-first consecutive season, overtaking James Arness of Gunsmoke (1955) for the most consecutive seasons as one character.
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Goofs
The time-lines of trials seem to be rushed and take place within days of the crime. Most of the cases on this series are rapes and homicides, with a few kidnappings thrown in. These cases, if not plea bargained, are seldom heard in less than a year after the event.
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Quotes
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Looking through a victim's purse for ID]
Olivia Benson:
No jewelry. I always carry at least a pair of earrings in my purse.
Elliot Stabler:
Yeah, like you carry a purse.
Olivia Benson:
That's 'cause you carry it for me.
Elliot Stabler:
Heh...
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Crazy Credits
From the second episode of the second season (2000-2001), the opening credits break the pattern followed by the earlier episodes of SVU, the original Law & Order, and Criminal Intent. Instead of the credits ending with a shot of the cast walking towards the camera, they instead are shown sitting around a desk.
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Soundtracks
I'm Not Driving Anymore
(remix)
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This is absolutely the best cop show on TV. There's less time in the court room and more with the detectives, which I enjoy. I think there needs to be more time with the detectives off the job. My favorite detective is Olivia Benson, the child of a rape who is played by Mariska Hargitay.Olivia is one of those detectives who would be really awesome if you knew her well, but you wouldn't want to get on her bad side. She is also very stubborn. She and Elliot Stabler (a family man played by Christopher Meloni) make a great team. Christopher and Mariska are great actors. I often forget that these are actors, not real people. I think Olivia should have a boyfriend. It might help her stop being so stubborn. This is just the best cop show ever to be on TV and I hope it stays on for a long time.