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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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Robert King, Carrie Coon, CBS, Paramount+, Elsbeth, Law & Order: SVU
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