Law & Order: UK (2009)
The iconic American crime franchise reimagined for British courts, bringing London's detectives and prosecutors to life across eight compelling series.
Law & Order: UK - Series Information
- Original Title: Law & Order: UK
- First Air Year: 2009
- Last Air Year: 2014
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 48 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 8
- Number of Episodes: 53
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: French, English
- First Air Date: February 23, 2009 (United States - TV-14), February 23, 2009 (Canada - 14+), February 23, 2009 (United Kingdom - 15), February 23, 2009 (Germany - 16), February 23, 2009 (France - 12), February 23, 2009 (Australia - M), February 23, 2009 (Brazil - 14), February 23, 2009 (Spain - 13)
- Networks: ITV1
- Alternative Titles: Law & Order: United Kingdom (UK), London District (FR), LAW&ORDER/ロー・アンド・オーダー：UK (JP)
- Production Companies: Wolf Entertainment, Kudos, Universal Television, Shine Group
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Law & Order: UK - Plot
Adapted from the hit US series, Law & Order: UK follows a team of police detectives and prosecutors representing the public interest in the criminal justice system.
Law & Order: UK - Trailer
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Law & Order: UK - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Bradley Walsh
- Harriet Walter
- Freema Agyeman
- Jamie Bamber
- Dominic Rowan
- Peter Davison
- Ben Daniels
- Bill Paterson
- Paterson Joseph
- Georgia Taylor
Writers
- Dick Wolf
- Emilia di Girolamo
- Chris Chibnall
- Terry Cafolla
- Catherine Tregenna
Executive Producers
- Chris Chibnall
- Dick Wolf
- Andrew Woodhead
- Jane Featherstone
- Stephen Garrett
Law & Order: UK - FAQs
Where can you stream Law & Order: UK?
Law & Order: UK is available to stream on BritBox, AMC+, and Philo. You can also access it through BritBox on Amazon Channel, AMC+ on Amazon Channel, BritBox on Apple TV Channel, AMC Plus on Apple TV Channel, and Spectrum On Demand.
Is Law & Order: UK based on a true story?
Not directly, though many episodes draw inspiration from real British criminal cases. Like its American parent series, Law & Order: UK adapts storylines that echo real-world crimes and legal proceedings, grounding its drama in the realities of the UK justice system.
How many seasons does Law & Order: UK have?
The series ran for 8 seasons totalling 53 episodes. Each season varies in length, from 6 to 8 episodes, with the final eighth series wrapping up the show's run on ITV1 in 2014.
Who are the main actors in Law & Order: UK?
The ensemble cast includes Bradley Walsh, Harriet Walter, Freema Agyeman, Jamie Bamber, Dominic Rowan, Peter Davison, Ben Daniels, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, and Georgia Taylor, many of whom are well-known faces from British television.
Why did Law & Order: UK end after Series 8?
ITV1 chose not to commission a ninth series, effectively ending the show in 2014. Declining ratings and shifting scheduling priorities at the network are widely cited as the main reasons. The series had already outlasted most British procedural dramas of its era.
How does Law & Order: UK differ from the US original?
While the format mirrors the US show's two-part structure of investigation followed by prosecution, the UK version transplants the action to London and adapts storylines to reflect British law, Crown Prosecution Service procedures, and the distinct social fabric of England.
What is the content rating for Law & Order: UK?
Law & Order: UK carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. It also holds a 15 certificate in the UK and equivalent ratings in several other countries including Canada, Germany, and Australia.
What shows are similar to Law & Order: UK?
Fans of Law & Order: UK tend to enjoy Unforgotten, Marcella, Lewis, and Midsomer Murders for their British procedural feel. For something closer to the franchise itself, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and the original Law & Order are natural choices.
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