After Elsbeth's Boss Unpacked The Fall Finale's Take On Long-Running Procedurals, I Needed To Know About Those Law And Order: SVU Similarities

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After 'Elsbeth' dropped major 'Law & Order: SVU' vibes in its fall finale, Hollywood insiders are buzzing about the surprising procedural parallels.

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Series creator Robert King confirmed the 'Elsbeth' team was 'very influenced' by the long-running 'SVU' franchise when crafting the show's legal cases and courtroom drama.
Elsbeth herself, Carrie Coon, teased that the finale's 'ripped from the headlines' plot could open the door for more 'Elsbeth' and 'SVU' crossover potential down the line.

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