What are “intertitle cards”?

The original Law & Order series is known for it’s trademark “intertitle cards”, white text placed on a black background used to show the location and date of events throughout the show. Law & Order: UK maintained this tradition showing cards with a slightly altered appearance and information.

For example, first original card vs the first UK card:

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And the first original ‘trial card’ vs the first UK ‘trial card’:

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It is worth noting that the cards on both shows evolved slightly over time, however the appearance and concept remains the same. The Law & Order: UK Library contains screenshots of each intertitle card used in each UK episode.

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