Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu.
The verdict
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has pulled the kind of numbers most English series never see. It's sitting at 8.0/10 on TMDB across 4,355 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu.
Is it worth starting?
This is 28 seasons deep — English crime with drama threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- It rates 8.0/10 on 4,355 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
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.
Good to know
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Dick Wolf
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-21 — platforms may change over time.
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