In a groundbreaking move, the iconic television franchise Law & Order, which first aired back in 1990, is set to expand its universe with its first-ever original podcast.According to Deadline, the podcast will be dubbed Law & Order: Criminal Justice System, consisting of 12 episodes, and will air on August 22.”This is the result of a deal that was secured with UNI TV, Wolf Entertainment and iHeart. It has been announced that Law and Order: SVU is heading towards its 26th season, while simultaneously the original Law and Order is in season 24.
“We’re thrilled to join forces with iHeartPodcasts and UTV to bring the real stories that have shaped our criminal justice system, the bedrock of the Law & Order brand, to life,” said Dick Wolf (Chicago P.D.) in an interview with Deadline. “The goal coming in was always to push the boundaries of audio storytelling, this series delivers on that while still being deeply informative and entertaining.”
Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts, added in the interview with Deadline, “Listeners’ interest in true crime continues to flourish with new stories constantly being sought out across platforms. Law & Order is a legendary series, and it’s an honor to team up with UTV, Wolf Entertainment and Elliot to develop this original slate of podcasts.“
He continues the statement with,”Through this collaboration, listeners will instantly recognize that Law & Order brand affiliation and know they will become entrenched in the dramatic and thrilling storytelling they’ve grown to love and expect from the Law & Order franchise – now through Elliot Wolf’s unique vision and fresh perspective.”
This strategic move into the podcast realm could help reach a wider audience and enrich new viewers with thrilling storytelling. While crime thriller fans await further information about the plot surrounding the podcast of the popular franchise, the majority of it is available to stream on Hulu.