NBC has announced that it has renewed all six of Dick Wolf’s TV shows for the upcoming season, including Law & Order: SVU and Chicago PD. With this renewal, Wolf has now extended his contract with the network for another five years. This marks a major milestone for the producer, as it keeps his slate of shows on the air for the foreseeable future. The move also solidifies NBC’s commitment to Wolf’s acclaimed dramas and showcases the undeniable popularity of his captivating storytelling. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of the renewal and explore what it means for fans of the crime genre on TV.
By next year, Dick Wolf will have produced more than 84 seasons of television on NBC, which is more seasons than he has been alive for. This is an incredible feat, given that TV itself has only been around for a few more seasons than that.
Of course, Dick Wolf is not a time traveler – he has produced such an incredible volume of TV shows by working tirelessly and producing multiple shows at the same time. And he shows no signs of slowing down – according to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC has renewed all six of his currently running shows – Law & Order: SVU, regular Law & Order, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med – for new seasons. This will be season 25 for SVU and season 23 for regular Law & Order, which was off the air for a little more than a decade and will likely hit 500 episodes with this renewal.
These renewals mean that Wolf will add more seasons to the already long-running Chicago shows, which include 12 seasons of Fire, 11 seasons of PD, and nine seasons of Med. When added to Organized Crime’s four seasons, this brings Wolf’s total season count to 84. However, this isn’t even the full picture – Wolf has been creating shows for NBC for a long time, and there are a number of shows that he has produced that are no longer on the air. These include Nasty Boys, Mann & Machine, Law & Order: Trial By Jury, Law & Order: LA, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. By some counts, this puts him at well over 100 produced seasons on NBC alone.
To put this into perspective, imagine being the person responsible for filling out a TV network’s schedule, and one man has been responsible for giving you something to put on TV over 100 times. Sometimes they’re Law & Order, and sometimes they’re Nasty Boys, but at least they’re all something. This is why Wolf is the kind of person that networks want in their corner. His incredible track record of producing successful TV shows means that networks know they can trust him to consistently deliver quality content that audiences will love.
In many ways, Wolf’s success can be attributed to his ability to create shows that are both entertaining and socially relevant. Law & Order: SVU, for example, has tackled a wide range of issues over its 25 seasons, including sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and more. Similarly, the Chicago shows have explored themes of teamwork, sacrifice, and community in the context of their respective professions – firefighting, policing, and medicine.
Ultimately, Dick Wolf’s incredible track record of producing hit TV shows is a testament to his talent and his passion for storytelling. His ability to create shows that entertain, educate, and inspire audiences is unmatched, and it is a remarkable achievement that he has been able to sustain this level of success over such a long period of time. As long as he continues to create new shows, it is likely that audiences will continue to tune in – eager to see what this legendary producer has in store for them next.
As fans of the Law & Order and Chicago franchises, we couldn’t be more thrilled about NBC’s decision to renew all six of Dick Wolf’s shows. For years, these shows have kept us on the edge of our seats, providing us with hours of entertainment while also shedding light on important social issues. With the promise of new seasons to come, we can’t wait to see what challenges our favorite characters will face next. On behalf of all the loyal viewers, we thank NBC for their continued commitment to these beloved shows and eagerly await their return to the small screen.
