Dick Wolf

The Profile

American television producer and creator best known for the Law & Order franchise, including Law & Order and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Born June 20, 1946. Creator and executive producer of multiple long-running television procedurals, most notably the Law & Order franchise.

The review describes Law & Order: SVU as a gritty, often brutal procedural about sexually based crimes in New York. It emphasizes the show's focus on victims' stories and the detectives' emotional restraint. The critic finds the series disturbing but acknowledges its persistent humanity. Overall the tone is dark, reflective, and hard-hitting.