A remarkable crime drama is steadily becoming one of the most acclaimed titles available on Netflix, drawing comparisons to celebrated classics including Prime Suspect, Happy Valley, and Vera.
Helen Mirren led the acclaimed ITV drama Prime Suspect(Image: GETTY)
One crime drama has been ranked above British detective classic Prime Suspect, BBC drama Happy Valley and ITV series Vera.
According to television enthusiasts on Reddit, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (Law and Order: SVU) surpasses even these iconic British police procedurals â and itâs available for streaming on Netflix now, reports Wales Online.
In a discussion thread about favourite procedural or cop programmes, Redditors were encouraged to reveal their top choices when it comes to the finest crime dramas available.
Amongst other programmes mentioned in the thread was the much-loved ITV series Broadchurch.
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However, one user on the platform highlighted Law and Order: SVU, which garnered 241 upvotes, rendering it even more popular than the British television crime staples.
Brenda Blethyn led ITVâs beloved crime drama Vera(Image: ITV)
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Viewers have also lavished the programme with acclaim on IMDb as one person commented: âCaptivating Crime Drama with Unmatched Chemistry. Law and Order: Special Victims Unit consistently delivers gripping and thought-provoking episodes that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.â
A second penned: âQuality writing and outstanding performances set âLaw And Order: SVUâ apart from the other dramas on television.â
A third individual commented on the platform: âSeason 25 is a Thrilling Triumph!! SVU Season 25 is an absolute masterpiece!â
Sarah Lancashire as Catherine Cawood in BBCâs Happy Valley(Image: BBC)
A fourth person entitled their 10/10 review: âan excellent show, absolutely stunningâ and continued: âLaw and Order: Special Victims Unit is one of the best and most underrated shows on TV.â Another viewer proclaimed: âQuality is the foundation that âLaw and Order: Special Victims Unitâ is based upon.
âWith compelling storylines, great performances and a first-rate cast; âLaw and Order: Special Victims Unitâ radiates from the screen each hour it is on every night.â
Law and Order SVU marked the inaugural spin-off from Dick Wolfâs hugely successful series Law and Order.
The programme tracked detectives Elliot Stabler (portrayed by Christopher Meloni) and Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) as they investigate and secure justice for survivors of sexual offences.
Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson in Law and Order: SVU(Image: NBC)
While Stabler left, Benson rose to Captain and the series maintained focus on her character development as she brought offenders to justice.
Certain episodes were directly influenced by high-profile real-world cases.
Despite cast changes throughout the years, Hargitay has remained a fixture on the series.
She subsequently secured an Emmy in 2006 for her portrayal in the drama.
Law and Order: SVU has graced television screens since 1999 and maintains its momentum with season 27 concluding last month.
The programme has accumulated 108 award nominations to date and secured 59 accolades.
Law and Order SVU is streaming on Netflix now
