‘Law & Order: SVU’ Gets Historic Behind-The-Scenes Project originally appeared on Parade.
Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) has been chasing down the worst of the worst criminals for 25 years on NBC’s Law & Order: SVU and now her story and the stories of the rest of the Special Victims Unit are coming to life in “the first comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the crime drama,” a hardcover book called LAW & ORDER SVU: CONFIDENTIAL: Everything We Love about the Show We Can’t Stop Watching, due out in October.
The book comes from award-winning writer and filmmaker Neal E. Fischer, whose other projects include Being Patrick Swayze: Essential Teachings from the Master of the Mullet (2022) and Behind the Screens: Illustrated Floor Plans and Scenes from the Best TV Shows of All Time.
In LAW & ORDER SVU: CONFIDENTIAL: Everything We Love about the Show We Can’t Stop Watching, Fischer will give fans the “definitive insider’s guide, exploring how real-life cases inspired the show’s most memorable episodes and examining the secrets behind its enduring success.”
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The book will explore over 450 episodes of the crime drama while “providing exclusive behind-the-scenes details that even devoted viewers haven’t seen before,” according to The Quarter Group’s official announcement.
Other highlights include:
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A comprehensive map of SVU filming locations throughout New York City
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Complete character arcs of SVU’s most beloved detectives and recurring figures
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Analysis of the signature SVU episode formula that keeps viewers coming back
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In-depth exploration of cases inspired by true crimes and headlines
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Spotlight on celebrity guest stars and their impact on the series
LAW & ORDER SVU: CONFIDENTIAL: Everything We Love about the Show We Can’t Stop Watching drops on October 14, just in time for Law & Order: SVU’s 27th season, which premieres this fall on NBC. Pre-order the book now.
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‘Law & Order: SVU’ Gets Historic Behind-The-Scenes Project first appeared on Parade on Aug 5, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
