Yes, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (SVU) is part of the larger "Law & Order" franchise, which includes several other series. The original "Law & Order" aired from 1990 to 2010 and laid the groundwork for the franchise. Other series related to the "Law & Order" brand include "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Law & Order: Trial by Jury," and the more recent "Law & Order: Organized Crime."
All of these series share a similar format, focusing