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Law & Order's Universe Expands Beyond NYC
27 Sep
Summary
- Law & Order shares a universe with other popular crime dramas.
- Crossovers with different franchises are rare but memorable.
- Future collaborations between Law & Order and other series are anticipated.

NBC's "Law & Order" franchise, launched in 1990, has established a vast shared universe that includes many successful crime dramas. While spin-offs like "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" are staples, the IP's reach extends to other popular procedural franchises.
It is a rare but exciting occurrence when characters from "Law & Order" venture outside their usual New York City environment for crossovers with different series. These memorable collaborations highlight the potential for future intriguing inter-franchise events, promising new narrative avenues.