Law & Order: Criminal Intent

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"In New York City's war on crime, the worst criminal offenders are pursued by the detectives of the Major Case Squad. These are their stories."

Groundbreaking producer Dick Wolf presides over his popular, Emmy Award-winning Law & Order franchise with Law & Order: Criminal... more »

"In New York City's war on crime, the worst criminal offenders are pursued by the detectives of the Major Case Squad. These are their stories."

Groundbreaking producer Dick Wolf presides over his popular, Emmy Award-winning Law & Order franchise with Law & Order: Criminal Intent, broadcast on NBC during its first six seasons and then moved to NBC Universal sibling USA Network beginning with season seven. This legal crime drama is unique among the other franchise programs in that it offers an additional dimension by exposing major crimes from the criminal's perspective. Vincent D'Onofrio stars as Det. Robert Goren, an exceptionally bright homicide investigator with well-honed instincts that match up favorably with his criminal quarry. Likewise, his partner, Det. Alexandra Eames (Kathryn Erbe), brings an independence and stylish edge to her work that meshes well in tandem with Goren.

In the fifth season, they were joined by Det. Mike Logan (Chris Noth), who had finally worked his way back from a ten-year exile to Staten Island.

Logan has worked with three partners. Carolyn Barak (Annabella Sciorra) was introduced in the fifth season as the meticulous and measured counterpart to the fiery Logan. Megan Wheeler (Julianne Nicholson) joined major case in the sixth season as an equally brainy detective but with a bit of a wild side. Nola Falacci (Alicia Witt) worked with Logan for part of the seventh season while Wheeler was on another assignment (Nicholson's maternity leave). A hot-headed Irish-Italian mix, Falacci gave Logan a turn as the level-headed partner. Goren also worked briefly with another detective, G. Lyn Bishop (Samantha Buck), while Eames was on maternity leave (Erbe's real maternity leave).

Their commanding officer during the first five seasons, Capt. James Deakins (Jamey Sheridan), was a competent but ambitious political character who knew how to survive and thrive behind the scenes. All of them often butted heads with the no-nonsense Assistant District Attorney Ron Carver (Courtney B. Vance), a stickler for the crucial legal details for the first five seasons.

The sixth season introduced Eric Bogosian as Capt. Danny Ross to replace Jamey Sheridan. There was no replacement for the A.D.A. character.

René Balcer, a ten-year veteran of the original Law & Order series, developed Law & Order: Criminal Intent and served as head writer, executive producer and showrunner for the first five seasons. Warren Leight took over as showrunner and executive producer in seasons six and seven. Peter Jankowski and Norberto Barba are also executive producers.less «

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• Eames' court statement reflect my feelings perfectly about Goren

  In one of the episodes of 3 or 4 seasons ago, maybe more there a courtroom scene where Det Eames is obligated to state her ...more »

  In one of the episodes of 3 or 4 seasons ago, maybe more there a courtroom scene where Det Eames is obligated to state her feelings about her partner Goren. She says at first she thought he was weird then realized he knew what he was doing at was very good at it, that he is an acquired taste. Later on Goren agrred with her that he is am acquired taste. The first few seasons I had a very hard time getting used to Goren as I considered starnger than strange, spastic and just plain bizzare. Over the last few seasons since they brought in another pair of detectives and I only see Goren every other week I have become more tolerant of him and now instead of disliking him quite a bit I just accept him, he neither turns my water cold nor heats it, he is neutral less «

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• Favorite Detective Duo?

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  rpgdancer Last online May 26, 2009
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  10 Perfect

  A group of people who a killer finds unpure, are killed off one by one. Will detective Goren find the killer? hide « show »

  I thought the episode was incredibly well thought out and a great way to show case Vincent's immence talant. As Goren and Eames get closer to the killer more and more is revealed about this man's state of mind. One of the greatest scenes in the end of the episode is when Goren is interviewing the suspect and that's when it clicks, you relize the old Goren has finally returned. When they save the girl in the end and she looks up at him it's as though she's seeing an angel. The look in her eyes say it all. Bravo!

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  VDTSHeroesfan Added Jun 22, 2009 All my reviews
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  1 Abysmal

  Incompletely thought-out and poorly-rendered near-story about a journalist poisoned by the most inconsistent radiation ever invented as a plot element. Or something. It's really hard to tell when the commercials make more sense than the show. hide « show »

  Far and away the worst L&OCI I've ever seen. One of the hallmarks of the series is convoluted plots that are tied together satisfyingly at the conclusion of the story. This episode belies that formula by having an incomprehensible plot which leads to no conclusion at all. A man gets radiation poisoning and the actual culprits are never named or seen, let alone brought to justice. The incomprehensibly-bad Captain character flip-flops on his stand about having the detectives work on the case for no apparent reason. There's no payoff because all of the bad guys get away and the only thing accomplished is Logan offending his cardboard cutout of a Captain yet again. Think about it -- essentially THREE murder victims, no perp even suggested, no arrests, no retribution, no redemption for any of the principals. As close as any show in this series has ever gotten to unwatchable.

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  WDDT Added May 30, 2009 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  OMG im sooo glad its back... hide « show »

  i watched a new episode with jeff goldblum... he's not that bad! may be their ratings are low enough that they need exceptional and not good enough. I'm sooo excited one of my faves is finally coming back! the episodes look soooo intense and i know this is a long shot but maybe just maybe Alex Eames and Bobby Goren will hook up!!! But i dont think that will ever happen :(. oh well... I hope for great things this season... it looks promising so im excited. I love love love love love Law and Order Criminal Intent!! Its gonna b a good one!

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  house_freak13 Added May 17, 2009 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

  This show is a classic procedural from NBC's Law & Order group of shows. Vincent D'Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe have been the mainstays of the show and carried it for all of the current seven seasons. Jeff Goldblum joins the cast for season eight. hide « show »

  Procedurals are not my thing generally. I watch the original CSI in the off season on DVD as I always enjoy William Petersen, but other than quirky versions like Bones and Castle I haven't been able to get into these type of shows.
  
  When I heard Jeff Goldblum was joining the cast and this show was playing back to back with In Plain Sight on the USA Network, I decided to start checking it out.
  
  Vincent D'Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe are dynamite together as the quirky Goren and Eames. How these two have not won any Emmys to this point is incredible. I have seen about 25 episodes and there wasn't a dud in the group. Over the years there have been a number of other characters rolled in Jamey Sheridan and Courtney B. Vance were the Captain and Assistant DA respectively in the first five seasons. They were replaced with Eric Bogosian who plays Captain Danny Ross which brings us to Goldblum who will play Ross' former partner Det. Zach Nichols. He will be paired in season eight with Julianne Nicholson who has played Det. Megan Wheeler since the sixth season.
  
  Since season five the episodes have gone back and forth between stories featuring two sets of partners. Goren and Eames and Chris Noth as Det. Mike Logan paired with Annabella Sciorra playing Det. Carolyn Barek in season five, then partnered with Wheeler in season six, and finally with Alicia Witt as Det. Nola Falacci in season seven while Wheeler was on sabbatical in Europe.
  
  This is a very entertaining show with interesting psychological overtones. I think one of the reasons I enjoy this show is I identify with the Goren character somewhat. It is always entertaining when you feel a link to the characters of a show.
  
  I'm looking forward to the new season of L&O: CI for many reasons.
  
  Thanks for reading...

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  jyarter Added Apr 12, 2009 All my reviews
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  9.5 Superb

  A great show hide « show »

  The show has really good stories and makes you think about the entire plot. I've watched this show many times and I will say that I regret that the new season isn't out there yet.
  
  One of my favourite character is Detective Goren and he is really good at getting the criminal and his method of interrogation. Vincent D'Onofrio is really good actor and I really think that he is what made this show the best.
  
  Detective Eames is also my favourite. The perfect choice to be Goren's partner. Kathryn Erbe is a good actress.
  
  Detectives Goran and Eames are a great match and their personalities mesh very well. Definitely in my favourites show list.

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  nephayugi Added Feb 21, 2009 All my reviews