Not because of the plot or the characters.
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nolkemper — 9 years ago(January 27, 2017 07:30 AM)
Personally, I think its because they have an executive producer that is a real life Olivia Benson who wants to produce, direct, and control the story content of every episode. Maybe "Benson" needs a wake up call, that obviously she CANT do every job well. IMO that's what the problem is.
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maryrosenkranz — 9 years ago(January 27, 2017 02:09 PM)
This really isn't new. There used to be a time when there were no new episodes all of December & January. That's why we had November & February sweeps. This goes for most long season series(22-24 episodes). There are also the breaks for the million specials/award shows. Then breaks every 4 years for government crap & the Olympics.
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msgirl-59255 — 9 years ago(January 27, 2017 04:25 PM)
exactly. i know that they used to do like 25 episodes and now they do like 22 to 23 a season. it not like we are only getting a half a season. as well as one of the episodes of this season was pulled about the business mogul even though, they may air it later on this spring
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amb8722 — 9 years ago(January 29, 2017 06:25 AM)
Never in SVU history have there been zero episodes throughout December and January, and this year is definitely "worse" (in terms of hiatuses and number of episodes) than others. The only other season that had a ton of breaks like this was season 9 (in the spring). See below.
SEASON 1
*September- 2
*October- 4
*November- 3
*December- 0
Total prior to hiatus- 9
*January - 3
*February - 4
*March - 1
*April - 2
*May - 3
*June - 0
Total episodes in season- 22
SEASON 2
*September- 0
*October- 2
*November- 4
*December- 2
Total prior to hiatus- 8
*January - 3
*February - 4
*March - 1
*April - 2
*May - 2
*June - 0
Total episodes in season- 21
SEASON 3
*September- 1
*October- 4
*November- 4
*December- 1
Total prior to hiatus- 10
*January - 4
*February - 1
*March - 3
*April - 2
*May - 3
*June - 0
Total episodes in season- 23
SEASON 4
*September- 1
*October- 4
*November- 4
*December- 1
Total prior to hiatus- 10
*January - 4
*February - 3
*March - 2
*April - 3
*May - 3
*June - 0
Total episodes in season- 25
SEASON 5
*September- 2
*October- 4
*November- 4
*December- 1
Total prior to hiatus- 11
*January - 2
*February - 4
*March - 2
*April - 3
*May - 3
*June - 0
Total episodes in season- 25
SEASON 6
*September- 2
*October- 3
*November- 4
*December- 1
Total prior to hiatus- 10
*January - 3
*February - 3
*March - 3
*April - 0
*May - 4
*June - 0
Total episodes in season- 23
SEASON 7
*September- 2
*October- 3
*November- 5
*December- 1
Total prior to hiatus- 11
*January - 3
*February - 2
*March - 2
*April - 1
*May - 3
*June - 0
Total episodes in season- 22
SEASON 8
*September- 2
*October- 4
*November- 3
*December- 0
Total prior to hiatus- 9
*January - 3
*February - 4
*March - 1
*April - 1
*May - 4
*June - 0
Total episodes in season- 22
SEASON 9
*September- 1
*October- 4
*November- 4
*December- 1
Total prior to hiatus- 10
*January - 4
*February - 0
*March - 0
*April - 3
*May - 2
*June - 0
Total episodes in season- 19
SEASON 10
*September- 2
*October- 3
*November- 3
*December- 2
Total prior to hiatus- 10
*January - 2
*February - 2
*March - 3
*April - 2
*May - 2
*June - 1
Total episodes in season- 22
SEASON 11
*September- 2
*October- 4
*November- 3
*December- 1
Total prior to hiatus- 10
*January - 2
*February - 0
*March - 6
*April - 3
*May - 3
*June - 0
Total episodes in season- 24
SEASON 12
*September- 3
*October- 3
*November- 3
*December- 1
Total prior to hiatus- 10
*January - 4
*February - 4
*March - 2
*April - 1
*May - 3
*June - 0
Total episodes in season- 24
SEASON 13
*September- 2
*October- 3
*November- 4
*December- 1
Total prior to hiatus- 10
*January - 2
*February - 4
*March - 0
*April - 3
*May - 4
*June - 0
Total episodes in season- 23
SEASON 14
*September- 2
*October- 4
*November- 2
*December- 1
Total prior to hiatus- 9
*January - 3
*February - 4
*March - 2
*April - 2
*May - 4
*June - 0
Total episodes in season- 24
SEASON 15
*September- 2
*October- 4
*November- 3
*December- 0
Total prior to hiatus- 9
*January - 4
*February - 3
*March - 2
*April - 3
*May - 3
*June - 0
Total episodes in season- 24
SEASON 16
*September- 1
*October- 4
*November- 3
*December- 1
Total prior to hiatus- 9
*January - 3
*February - 4
*March - 1
*April - 3
*May - 3
*June - 0
Total episodes in season- 23
SEASON 17
*September- 3
*October- 3
*November- 3
*December- 0
Total prior to hiatus- 9
*January - 3
*February - 4
*March - 3
*April - 0
*May - 4
*June - 0
Total episodes in season- 23
SEASON 18
*September- 2
*October- 3
*November- 1
*December- 0
Total prior to hiatus- 6
*January - 3
*February - ?
*March - ?
*April - ?
*May - ?
*June - ?
Total episodes in season- ?? -
mee07405 — 9 years ago(January 29, 2017 11:11 AM)
As my late, great Mama was fond of saying : why don't you M.Y.O.B., Nancy.
The suggestion that someone go outside is downright hysterical, coming from such a TV addict as yourself.
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psychopathyrd — 9 years ago(February 01, 2017 06:47 AM)
I'm sick of this show because of the characters. I torture myself through it because I've watched just about every other decent drama/thriller series I've ever heard of.
This show has been sub-par since Stabler left, Munch leaving then made it worse. Olivia becoming captain put the dagger into it. She in intolerable in that role.
Can't stand Rollins, can't stand Amaro. So pretty much the whole unit cast is trash now.
The only reedeming characters are Ice-T and the only decent new age character is ADA Barba.
They need to just wrap this show up with a finale already. It's been what? 18 years?
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lerry28 — 9 years ago(February 08, 2017 01:58 PM)
I do love the show too and proud to give it 10 stars.
Those who say it's become Benson's show, then to think about it, I believe Benson had more screen time and story lines before she was promoted to Sergeant. True, the story line with Noah and Tucker got some screen time and perhaps more focus, but Olivia as a detective has been more in the background, at least in my opinion.
And then of course there are fans, to whom Olivia Benson is the heart of the show, meaning having her killed or otherwise written off might be the end of the show. I might be one of those fans, but then again there still is Fin.
What I see a lot on this message boards, is moaning against Benson/Hargitay and wishing she'd retire or get killed. I say without her, the show won't be the same. I believe most longtime viewers sensed the shift in season 13, after Stabler retired. They came out of it, but to write off the last original cast member, it might not survive. But then again, who am I to say?
Also I seem to represent minority with the option that I like a bit more personal life on the show and Olivia getting a baby is wonderful, yet Rollins had a kid - no moaning about it, as well as about the relationship between Amanda and Carisi. All the story lines with Nick and his kids, his relationship(?) with Amanda, his angery outbursts and annoying temper tantrums No? But Olivia's personal life is a problem?
Oh, well