Why So Many Stars Quit Law And Order

For two decades, Law & Order ruled over procedural dramas. The series, which centered on "two separate, yet equally important groups" — the police and the district attorneys of New York City, has had a long-lasting influence over American primetime television. Over the course of its 20-year run, Law & Order has been responsible for launching seven spin-off series and a TV movie. It's also launched the careers of dozens of stars.