Before the true-crime craze, “Law & Order” ruled television for decades.

He was also registered as a sex offender.

Alexander directed over thirty episodes of “Law & Order.”

Cast of Law & Order with creator Dick Wolf

The troubles didn’t stop there for the franchise.

“I am terminating Craig Gore immediately.”

Gore was also slated to step up as co-executive producer on the new spin-off.

Law & Order executives and actors sit on panel

Its successor, “Law & Order: SVU,” is now the longest-running primetime series in history.

David Graziano sits on panel