The series originally premiered in 1990 and is unique for its two-part structure: the first half follows NYPD detectives investigating a crime, while the second half focuses on the prosecution of the case by the District Attorney's office . Title Variations
: The common title used in Quebec, Canada. Franchise Context New York District / New York Police Judiciaire ...
The show has been marketed under different names in French-speaking regions: The series originally premiered in 1990 and is
: The title used primarily by France 3 for its earlier seasons. New York District / New York Police Judiciaire ...
: The title adopted by TF1 and widely used on DVD releases.