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S. Epatha Merkerson | ... |
Lt. Anita Van Buren
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(391 episodes, 1991-2010)
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Sam Waterston | ... |
Jack McCoy
(368 episodes, 1994-2010)
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Jerry Orbach | ... |
Detective Lennie Briscoe
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(274 episodes, 1991-2004)
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Steven Hill | ... |
Adam Schiff
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(229 episodes, 1990-2000)
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Jesse L. Martin | ... |
Ed Green
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(198 episodes, 1999-2008)
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The show follows a crime, ususally adapted from current headlines, from two separate vantage points. The first half of the show concentrates on the investigation of the crime by the police, the second half follows the prosecution of the crime in court. Written by Mike Menditto
I have to hand it to you Americans - when it comes to decent TV shows, you have us Brits beaten, hands down; Sopranos, Six Feet Under and this, Law & Order.
It's an excellent show which makes for firmly compulsive viewing, with great scripts and solid acting. The icing on the cake for me is the stunningly beautiful Angie Harmon as an Assistant D.A.
It's a top show - if you haven't seen it already, then make sure you see it next time it's on - well worth a look.