Deadline reports that NBC is considering reviving the original Law & Order series for a limited run, as they’re doing with the Heroes 13 episode mini-series.
Network sources note that the idea has been floated in the past and the idea is not currently in active development. Several past castmembers have been approached about potentially taking part — including Sam Watterson and Chris Noth. Word is that there would likely be 10 episodes.
While Law & Order: SVU was just renewed for a 17th season, NBC cancelled the original Law & Order back in 2010 without allowing it to have a proper series finale. This limited run idea would be a more fitting ending for the 20 year old venerable series.
What do you think? Would you be interested in watching a revival of the original Law & Order series on NBC?
I watch law and order every chance i get and even tivo it .
It was not that good with Fred Thompson and the blonde actress but it got better with Sam Waterson as DA, all the rest of the cast fit perfectly tye last few years. Best since Jerry Orbach, RIP ,
Milena Govich/ dennis Farina/ annie Parisi/ diane weist just were not believable.
I think it’s a wonderful idea. It doesn’t have to be with the regular cast. I’m sorry they killed off Adam Beach, he was really good. That’s what we need in the NY setting, a Native American detective… there are many Native Americans in NYC….. Maybe they can bring him back and say he went undercover……The young Italian detective in SVU would be great.. they don’t use him enough.. he could transfer for the 10 episodes, and if it continues to keep him there. Personally, I’d like to see this series back for good!
I could be wrong, but Adam Beach was not killed off, I believe that he had been arrested for the murder of another officer, and taken away.
Oh, please, please, please bring it back! I watch reruns as often as they’re aired -which is REALLY often – and would love some new episodes!
Easy reply. Bring back Law and Order. It was by far better than most shows currently on the air.
As a huge Law & Order fan I would love this!
I would love to see McCoy and Stone go head to head in court.
Just wanted to give the staff at original flavor Law and Order a personal thank you. My mother Eleanor, after having retired twice, obtained her college degree while a senior citizen, decided that she did not want to waste it, and went back to work with other seniors for the City of New York, which is where she met some of the staff of Law and Order. Some of the food services staff would bring her breakfast, and presented her with an official Law and Order tee shirt. Ironically, my mother, who died last year, did not watch much television… Read more »
Yipee! I really missed the series, but it did not really need an ending because it worked like a real New York City office — people leave, retire, or die, but the job continues on without them, so why does it need to end, except to finally give Van Buren her promotion to Captain? Call me superficial, but if they do bring the series back, pleas do something with Mr. Warterston’s eyebrows, they had started to gross me out.
I have watched every episode multiple times and am thrilled to hear that it may return. I agree with the comment that it shouldn’t just be 10 episodes. If it returns, I am certain the ratings will justify more than 10! These were/are the finest dramatic actors on TV and SVU just isn’t enough. Good to hear it’s being considered.
It was an all-time fave of mine. Fave cop combo was Noth/Orbach. Tossup between fave Asst. DAs ‘tween Moriarty & Waterston. Fave DA was Hill; fave police capt. was Merkerson.
However, many show revivals don’t do too hot Neilsens’ wise, prime example being “Jericho”, exception being “Hawaii Five-Oh.” Hope this comes to fruition; meanwhile I’ll keep watching reruns & avoiding those stupid daring/relationship reality shows & similar genres.
Best Performance: Merkerson, Season One. Episode: Mushrooms. While Ms. Merkerson was a guest star on the show in Season One, her performance in this episode, where her child was killed by mistake, still gives me the chills. The entire episode was outstanding, but this episode set the standard.
I would love for Chris Noth to come back, and since Law & Order SVU’s Dan Florek is no longer on that show- it would be wonderful to have him return as well. AND bring back
Richard Brooks as Robinette! As well as Michael Moriarty as Ben Stone. Sam Waterson was exceptional, but he never had the same integrity that Stone and Robinette had.
Positvely bring this fabulous show back. I was just thinking that the other day that how great it would be to have those cast members return. It was one of the finest shows on TV. I will keep my fingers crossed.
Absolutely, one of the all time best TV series, consistently smart, brilliantly written.
I’d be happy if it would be more than limited, but I’ll take what I can get!
I can’t add anything to the list above from those who’d love to see the return of a show that was cancelled when it shouldn’t have been. Loved this show as well as Criminal Intent! Bring them both back.
I found it terrible when they cancelled it,
and had no finale. I’ve watched every
season, and you guessed it…..every single
456 Episodes! I’m hoping maybe for
perhsps, an abbreviated season (I’d
love a whole season), I’d be nice when
all stations are airing (re-runs)…..please
Re-launch in Summer 2015!!!!