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When Does Law & Order: LA Season 2 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

Law & Order: LA was cancelled — there is no Season 2.

IMDb

6.7/10

Seasons

1

Episodes

22

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Diagnostics

Network
NBC
Genres
Crime, Drama
First aired
2010-09-29
Last aired
2011-07-11
Runtime
43 min

Awards 2 wins & 3 nominations total

Predictive Logic Analysis

Law & Order: LA has been cancelled. The series will not continue, and Season 2 is not in development.

What is Law & Order: LA about?

Law & Order: LA attempted to transplant the franchise's signature formula to the glittering and grimy landscape of Los Angeles, betting that the City of Angels' inherent drama—from Beverly Hills penthouses to Hollywood's underbelly—would provide the raw material for compelling crime stories. The series followed the LAPD's Robbery Homicide Division as they investigated high-profile cases that reflected the unique tensions of California's most iconic metropolis. The appeal was straightforward: take the procedural framework that had worked for nearly two decades on the original series and inject it with the glamour, scandal, and moral complexity that LA itself offers.

The show maintained the Law & Order template's documentary-style realism and breakneck pacing, but struggled to find a distinctive identity beyond its geography. While other series in the franchise had carved out niches through procedural innovation or compelling ensemble dynamics, Law & Order: LA leaned heavily on the setting itself as its differentiator. The tone remained faithful to the brand's earnest approach to crime and justice, but the execution felt familiar rather than fresh, a problem that became more pronounced as the season wore on.

Despite respectable viewership numbers early in its run, the series failed to generate the critical enthusiasm or audience loyalty necessary for long-term survival. Critics acknowledged its technical competence but found it derivative, and viewers who had countless other procedurals to choose from drifted away. The show earned a middling 6.7 rating on IMDb, reflecting its position as competent but unremarkable television.

In the broader landscape of crime drama, Law & Order: LA occupies an odd space: a franchise extension that arrived at a moment when procedural television was becoming increasingly commodified and when the original Law & Order's cultural relevance was already waning. It left minimal cultural footprint and stands as evidence that brand recognition and setting alone cannot sustain a series without finding something genuinely new to say within a familiar format.

Created by Dick Wolf

Is Law & Order: LA renewed or cancelled?

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The series is listed as cancelled

Law & Order: LA Season 2 Release Date

No release is expected. Law & Order: LA was cancelled, ending the series.

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Law & Order: LA seasons

Season 12010 · 22 ep
  • 1. Hollywood2010-09-29 · ★ 7.0
  • 2. Echo Park2010-10-06
  • 3. Harbor City2010-10-13
  • 4. Sylmar2010-10-20
  • 5. Pasadena2010-11-03
  • 6. Hondo Field2010-11-10
  • 7. Ballona Creek2010-11-17
  • 8. Playa Vista2010-12-01 · ★ 1.0
  • 9. Zuma Canyon2011-04-11
  • 10. Silver Lake2011-04-11
  • 11. East Pasadena2011-04-18
  • 12. Benedict Canyon2011-04-25
  • 13. Reseda2011-05-02
  • 14. Runyon Canyon2011-05-09
  • 15. Hayden Tract2011-05-16
  • 16. Big Rock Mesa2011-05-23
  • 17. Angel's Knoll2011-05-25
  • 18. Plummer Park2011-05-30
  • 19. Carthay Circle2011-06-06
  • 20. El Sereno2011-06-20
  • 21. Van Nuys2011-06-27
  • 22. Westwood2011-07-11 · ★ 9.0

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    Frequently asked

    When does Law & Order: LA Season 2 come out?
    Law & Order: LA was cancelled — there is no Season 2.
    Is Law & Order: LA renewed or cancelled?
    Law & Order: LA has been cancelled. No further seasons are planned.
    How many seasons of Law & Order: LA are there?
    Law & Order: LA has aired 1 season so far.
    How many episodes of Law & Order: LA are there?
    There are 22 episodes of Law & Order: LA across 1 season.
    Who created Law & Order: LA?
    Law & Order: LA was created by Dick Wolf.
    Where can I watch Law & Order: LA?
    Law & Order: LA is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.
    What is Law & Order: LA's IMDb rating?
    Law & Order: LA holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 from 2,908 votes.