"Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (2001)TV series 2001-????

Creator:

Dick Wolf

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

Release Date:

7 October 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

Tagline:

This popular companion series from the award-winning Law & Order franchise, stars Vincent D'Onofrio as Robert Goren of the NYPD's Major Case Squad; a detective hellbent on getting inside the minds of the city's worst criminals in order to bring them to justice.

Plot:

The third "Law and Order" series involves the criminal justice system from the criminal's point of view.

Plot Keywords:

District Attorney | Prosecutor | Trial | Gun | Handcuffs

Awards:

5 wins & 14 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Fri. July 25	11:00 PM	MyNetwork	Proud Flesh	#5.13
Sat. July 26	10:00 PM	NBC	Reunion	#7.16

Cast

Steven Zirnkilton	...	Opening Announcer / ... (147 episodes, 2001-2008)
Kathryn Erbe	...	Detective Alexandra Eames / ... (122 episodes, 2001-2008)
Vincent D'Onofrio	...	Detective Robert Goren / ... (121 episodes, 2001-2008)
Jamey Sheridan	...	Captain James Deakins (111 episodes, 2001-2006)
Courtney B. Vance	...	A.D.A. Ron Carver (111 episodes, 2001-2006)
Leslie Hendrix	...	Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers (68 episodes, 2001-2008)

Also Known As:

Law & Order: CI (USA) (promotional abbreviation)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:TV-14 | Singapore:M18 (season 2) | Australia:M | Singapore:PG | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Clinton Diner, Maspeth, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Wolf Films

Trivia:

Olivia d'Abo's fate as a recurring villain was once held in the balance by a phone-in poll. An overwhelming majority of fans voiced their desire for her to get away again.

Quotes:

Detective Robert Goren: Cat got your tongue?
[indicating one of several body parts in the anatomy lab]
Detective Robert Goren: Because there's an extra one here.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Ellen Page/Wilco (#33.6)" (2008)

Soundtrack:

There's Only Me

Insightful, educational, intense and riveting; a MUST SEE

Dick Wolf has created quality television once again with the latest series in the "Law & Order" franchise. Wolf combines intelligence, intensity, charm and wit to create the successful formula for "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."

Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan, and Courtney B. Vance shine as they give performances that supercede those given on "NYPD Blue." Like the cast on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," D'Onofrio, Erbe, Sheridan and Vance feed off each other as if they were veterans working together for a long time.

It is especially fun to watch D'Onofrio's character Bobby Goren at work as he uses deductive reasoning combined with his great intellect to pick out the perpetrator. D'Onofrio gives insightful performances with each episode he stars.

Like their co-star, Erbe, Sheridan and Vance are welcome additions to an already wonderful series, who each bring their own unique brand of style and talent to their respective roles, a quality that sets them apart from other crime drama casts.

Quality writing and riveting performances set "Law And Order: Criminal Intent" far apart from the other crime dramas on television. Each episode is riveting, written with intelligence, and contains characters with great depth. "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" is one of only a few crime dramas that contains all of these elements. It is an honor to set aside one hour every week to watch "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."

It was a pleasant surprise to watch the writers' come up with an original idea, which they think of stories that delve into the criminal mind and the motives behind the crime. Also, they drew me in with their ability to create a detective with skills similar to Sherlock Holmes and a partner that rivals Dr. Watson.

The outstanding writing and great performances make me care about this outstanding series. With involving storylines and insightful characters, "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" is one of the finest crime dramas on television.