Law & Order (Franchise)

‘Law & Order’ is a media franchise created by Dick Wolf, consisting of various American television series that originally aired on NBC. The franchise, totaling over 1,000 hours of programming, revolves around different aspects of the criminal justice system. Shared characters, organizations, and crossover episodes connect the original series, spin-offs, and a TV film. Characters like district attorneys and medical examiners are frequently shared, and major characters may move between shows. The shows share a similar style, music, and credits, with a common “dun, dun” sound effect. The franchise is known for its syndication on various networks and streaming platforms, including Peacock.