It’s hard to believe that, after 20 years, the original Law & Order series isn’t on NBC’s upcoming primetime schedule.
As viewers are well aware, the venerable but low-rated series was cancelled by the peacock network when they couldn’t come to a financial agreement with series creator Dick Wolf. Episodes cost about $3 million each and the network supposedly wanted him to reduce his producer fee from $350,000 to $150,000 per episode.
There was talk that TNT, the cable channel that airs the reruns, might pick it up but they ultimately passed.
Now, it appears that AMC is interested in keeping Law & Order alive. Vulture is reporting that the cable channel has expressed interest in producing new episodes but the finances might again be an issue.
The per episode price of Law & Order is about 20% higher than what AMC typically spends on Breaking Bad or Mad Men. It could be worth it if L&O attracts a couple million more viewers to the channel. This season’s Breaking Bad finale brought just 1.6 million. Last spring, USA’s premiere of Law & Order: Criminal Intent drew 3.5 million viewers.
Aside from cost, one potential sticking point could be TNT. As part of the cable channel’s rerun deal, they have the power to veto a deal for new episodes on other stations.
What do you think? Would you be glad to see Law & Order end up on AMC? Would you watch?
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28 Comments on "Law & Order: AMC Might Save the Cancelled TV Show"
Please leave my show as it is.I love Law and Order.I will miss Mc coy.Please rewrite the show we all miss it.
If they can to make Law and Order Miamishow then where is the money to keep the original….carol
PLEASE PLEASE !!! there’s nothin like the orginal. i would totally watch it on AMC !!! I need to c DA Mcoy to come back
The Law & Order Original in my oppinion is the most organized and thought out crime series on TV. I’d love to see a 21st season but there are so many episodes already that they don’t get boring to rewatch. I can go eighter way on this issue.
It’s a wonderful show! Are they crazy! TNT should make new
episodes, they will not lose money if they do this.
Absolutely-I’d watch and watch again! Save L&O!
How do you let go of the ORIGINAL? The must fix this and bring the show back. I don’t care what network picks it up. Just make it happen.
THANX
it was always one of the best shows on tv. I want it back!
Hope it happens!
No wonder… please I will definitely watch.
Let’s hope this is true!!
YES!!!! I would definitely watch. I hope a deal is worked out!
Who decides who is watching what? The freaking electoral college? A lot of shows that get canceled due to low viewers are ones all my friends and family watch. WHO DECIDES WHAT I AM WATCHING? NO ONE EVER ASKED ME?
I absolutely will watch! I have loved this show for many years. It’s too bad that all of the good shows are being cancelled and in terms the viewers are left with junk tv! Bring Law and Order back!