Why was Law and Order cancelled?
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info  Sign up fornow for the biggest moments from morning TV  Law and Order first started back in 1990 on NBC and the show spawned multiple spin-off series, with many of them still running today. The news came of Law and Orders cancellation more than 10 years ago, when NBC confirmed the show would no longer run in 2010. After 20 solid years as one of NBCs most popular shows, the move still baffles fans of the drama to this day. The show lasted for 20 seasons but ultimately fell foul to falling ratings and a crunch on the production budget. Originally NBC wanted to renew the show for season 21, however, they wanted to bring production costs down in order to justify the next season. The show was produced in-house by NBC, making the financial cost to produce an episode already tight. READ MORE: Death in Paradise's Kris Marshall details reason for quitting show