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Early seasons

posted 5 years ago by ColumboKate (5678)
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So much better than the current episodes. Grittier stories and not as glossy looking. More like the original law and order.

[–] slimone (7996) 5 years ago

I stopped watching this series. Too much about rape victims, etc.

[–] hans (68) 5 years ago

What? That's what the show has always primarily about.

[–] redban (6164) 3 years ago

Sexual assault, but SVU are also supposed to be involved with crimes involving children, the elderly, and the disabled

[–] yvesyves (681) 5 years ago

no doubt about that, early seasons felt realistic, cold, down to earth and rather dark, now it feels fake and as you said glossy and polished like NCIS, such a pity.

[–] snepts (11123) 3 years ago

I don't agree that it resembles NCIS. I mean, not at all.

[–] MNRebecca (769) 5 years ago

I didn't care for the earlier seasons because of the focus on Elliot.

[–] GordonGartrelle (1267) 4 years ago

I do care for the earlier seasons because of the focus on Elliot.

[–] Faridah (1363) 5 years ago

I too like the earlier seasons much better. I've been rewatching the series and on season 4. I haven't grown bored of it yet.

[–] snepts (11123) 4 years ago

After watching the Stabler episodes in rerun a couple times, I'm enjoying moving onto Kelli Giddish and Scanavino. Nothing wrong with Chris Meloni, but he had a good long run, and I think sometimes the newer eps have a better visual to them. I even like Jamie Hyder a bit. I'm glad Fin is still around, and some how Hargitay manages to carry the show forward.
Still a compelling and satisfying watch for me, although I do have reservations.

[–] bobbydallas (8511) 3 years ago

^ 100% true.