Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The First Year

Actor: Mariska Hargitay
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 52 reviews
Sales Rank: 4679

Format: Box Set, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 6
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.4

MPN: MCAD22718D
ISBN: 0783277652
UPC: 025192271823
EAN: 9780783277653
ASIN: B0000AVHCA

Theatrical Release Date: September 20, 1999
Release Date: October 21, 2003
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Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The First Year

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5 out of 5 stars I love this series    December 10, 2008
Heather (Illinois, USA)
This is a great series and has remained so. This is an offshoot of the original Law and Order series. This series focuses on sexual crimes, normally not dealt with on television. The main crimes are rape, child molestation, and everything in between. I am very glad the Law and Order series decided to tackle this once taboo topic and I believe this series has helped open the discussion of rape and sexual abuse which is one of the reasons why I love this series so much.

The acting is great, the plots are amazing and draw in you from the first "dum dum". Since it deals with sensitive subject matter, the episodes may not be appropriate for all viewers. There is high replayability with these episodes which is why it is worth the purchase. If you enjoy crime dramas, especially crime dramas that help open debate and deal with taboo topics, then this is the show for you. I guarentee you will enjoy it.


3 out of 5 stars OK    November 22, 2008
Erik P. Lessmann (Demopolis, AL United States)
I'm a Criminal Intent fan, and SVU is fine, but not as good in my book


3 out of 5 stars A Bit Rough    October 3, 2008
Thomas Stephens (Dallas, Texas USA)
I have been a big fan of this TV series for years, but I simply did not remember the early years, so I purchased the First Year on DVD. Unfortunately, unlike NYPD Blue (from the very first episode of NYPD Blue the series seemed polished and cohisive) Law and Order SVU First Year is very rough around the edges - I will probably not purchase any more of the earlier years and stick with the last few years for my collection.


5 out of 5 stars The best of the Law & Order franchise.    June 7, 2008
ADRIENNE MILLER (TENNESSEE)
Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The First Year was a great and important season. Mariska Harigtay and Christopher Meloni are expectional actors, glad they are still on the show. Some of the cast members were replaced after the first season. Ice-T and Stephanie March were introduced in season 2 which is also available on DVD. My favorite episodes from season 1 include: Sophomore Jinx, Stalked, Entitled, Closure, and Chat Room. I highly recommend purchasing season 1, some real gems that season. Enjoy!


5 out of 5 stars I like it alotttt    May 14, 2008
Michaela (Nuernberg, Germany)
I started with the Law&Order Series "the original with Michael Moriarty and I really like the dividing up of Police work and the work of the D.A. - I cherish it. I startet to watch the L.& O. Special Victims Unit and I must say it is different, but good in its own unique way, I really really like the cast :-)!!! It is more the modern way of law and stuff, although I always have and will like the "old and the new". I ordered season two and three, cant wait for them to arrive. I intend to order the complete show.