Shows like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
12 titles that share something real with Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, each on a streaming service you may already pay for, with one honest line on why.
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit streams on · 1999
- Hulu
- Peacock Premium
- FuboTV
12 titles, where they stream, and why
Peaky Blinders2013
Both center on crime and moral corruption, with authority figures navigating a brutal, lawless world.
- Netflix
Criminal Minds2005
An elite unit uses psychological profiling to track violent criminals, case by case.
- Prime Video
- Hulu
- Paramount+
Fargo2014
Dark, procedural tone centered on crime investigations in tight-knit communities, told with moral weight.
- Hulu
Columbo1971
A determined detective methodically solves crimes through sharp observation and persistent questioning.
- Prime Video
- Peacock Premium
The First Responders2022
Law enforcement officers handle brutal and tragic cases, balancing procedure with human cost.
- Hulu
Unbelievable2019
Directly mirrors Law & Order: Special Victims Unit — female detectives pursue a serial rapist with gritty realism.
- Netflix
Luther2010
A brooding detective pursues dangerous criminals through dark, psychologically intense investigations.
- Max
- Hulu
- AMC+
Prime Suspect1991
A determined detective fights institutional resistance to solve serious violent crimes.
- Prime Video
- Peacock Premium
- FuboTV
Girl from Nowhere: The Reset2026
Both confront abuse of power and exploitation, exposing perpetrators through deliberate, morally charged storytelling.
- Netflix
Last Seen2026
A law enforcement figure races to find a vulnerable missing person in a tense, emotionally driven investigation.
- Apple TV+
American Crime Story2016
Real criminal cases are examined with procedural depth, moral complexity, and institutional scrutiny.
- Hulu
Under the Banner of Heaven2022
A detective investigates a violent crime that exposes deep moral and institutional failures.
- Hulu
US streaming availability as of November 5, 2026. Platforms change their catalogs; Kueup checks before every pick.
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