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Law & Order: UK 2009

★ 7.0/10 · 44 votes TV-14 Drama 8 seasons · 53 eps Ended
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What is Law & Order: UK?

Law & Order: UK is a British television series that follows the stories of both the police, who investigate crime, and the crown prosecutors, who prosecute the offenders. The show is adapted from the long-running US TV drama and features a team of police detectives and prosecutors representing the public interest in the criminal justice system.

Type
TV series
Year
2009
Status
Ended
Episodes
53
Runtime
48 minutes
First aired
Feb 23, 2009
Last aired
Jun 11, 2014
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
ITV1
Genres
Drama
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🧠 Narrative Depth8.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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Law & Order: UK is a British television series that follows the stories of both the police, who investigate crime, and the crown prosecutors, who prosecute the offenders. The show is adapted from the long-running US TV drama and features a team of police detectives and prosecutors representing the public interest in the criminal justice system. The series is financed by the production companies Kudos Film and Television, Wolf Films, and Universal Television. It is broadcast on ITV and features a cast that includes Bradley Walsh, Robert Glenister, Harriet Walter, and Freema Agyeman.

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Should you watch it?

“A team of police detectives and prosecutors navigate the complexities of the British criminal justice system.”

Reasons to watch
  • based on a hit series
  • focuses on both investigation and prosecution
Keep in mind
  • follows a familiar formula

Watch it if you enjoy procedural dramas that balance police work with courtroom proceedings.

The series depicts criminal investigations and legal processes within the justice system.

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Season 1 · 7 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Season 3 · 7 episodes
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Season 5 · 6 episodes
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Frequently asked questions

Is this based on an American show?

Yes, it is adapted from the hit US series Law & Order.

What is the structure of the show?

The series follows both police detectives and prosecutors.

Does the show feature legal proceedings?

Yes, the series includes prosecutors representing the public interest in the criminal justice system.

What is the primary setting?

The series is set in the United Kingdom.

Who are the main characters?

The show features a team of police detectives and prosecutors.

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