Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is streaming in the UK on Netflix, Disney Plus, Sky Go.
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 4,353 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In the UK you can stream it on Netflix, Disney Plus, Sky Go.
Is it worth starting?
This is 28 seasons deep — English crime with drama threaded through, not one for younger kids. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- It rates 8.0/10 on 4,353 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
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Dick Wolf
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-18 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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