Tonight, USA Network aired the series finale of Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Many who work on the TV show hope that’s not necessarily true.
Last Summer, it was rumored that the cop drama might be cancelled following a season of lackluster ratings. USA instead opted to bring Criminal Intent back for a 10th and final season of eight episodes. To cap the show’s run, it was also announced that Kathryn Erbe and Vincent D’Onofrio, who left abruptly at the start of season nine, would return.
Though USA has been calling season 10 the end of Criminal Intent, we learned in May that executive producer Dick Wolf wasn’t throwing in the towel just yet. He told reporters that he hoped, “enough fans will come out so the powers that be reconsider their decision.” Later, executive producer Chris Brancato noted that, “Yeah, I think if viewers are enthused about Vincent and Katie coming back I don’t see why it has to be the final season.” The ratings have shown improvement.
Erbe is also hopeful that tonight won’t be the end and would be to season 11. She recently told TV Guide, “I know that I would be there in a heartbeat. I’m fairly positive that Vincent [D’Onofrio] feels the same way. Everyone was really hoping that, in the 11th hour, we’d get some word… Whether the fans are able to muscle us back or not, who knows. They have amazing power.”
Regardless of what happens, Erbe is grateful for the chance to return to the series. She said, “I just know that these eight episodes were like a gift. To be able to come back and have closure with the crew and the cast and everyone… If that happens again, fantastic. It would just be like icing on the cake.”
If the series doesn’t come back, the actress feels that viewers will like this farewell to Goren and Eames better than their departure in 2010. Erbe notes, “I know we set out to make it satisfying… The one thing I know you’re going to see is that Goren and Eames are on much better, more solid ground. Healthier, happier and in good shape.”
If she never gets to play the role again, Erbe imagines that her character would continue solving cases with Goren and just continue to live her life.
What do you think? Would you like to see Law & Order: Criminal Intent continue?
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Absolutely!! Hope it goes on and on, I love it
Keep it going. It’s such a unique show with Vincent and Kathryn. Great dynamic and Goren is head and shoulders above other TV characters as far as interest.
love the show hope they bring it back.
I feel the final episode gave me a sense of ending on a positive note. If there are no more episodes, I feel good about this one. It’s good to see Bobby in a little lighter mood. He has had so much darkness around him. If they continue the series, I would hate to see a romantic take on he and Eames. As he said in one of his therapy sessions, he sees her in a sister role. I think at this point he needs a sister who is always looking out for him, rather than a romance with her.… Read more »
Vincent and Kathryn are the Best! Please do not cancel this series. He makes the series so intrigueing with his inguisitive demeanor. Very Sexy.
Bring them back….MORE!
more! more! more!
Please, sir, may I have some more!!!!!
Love them both. Please have them come back. It is my favorite show, watch reruns all the time. MORE.
I want this show to continue. Its a quality show. There aren’t many left, with all the reality drivel. Please bring them back. They are a great team and they love each other. Bring in the romance and babies. Love it!
this is the BEST of the law and Order group. Why would anyone think of cancelling a great show Goren’s antics are terrific and Ames watchful eye are magnetic . Great show nat least two more seasons PLEASE !!!!
More please, it is my favorite Law and Order out of all of them…… Goren is the best actor and I was so excited to see them back. More and more and more…
It has been great watching all the L&O shows but, I hope enough fans chime in to bring Criminal Intent back. If not as a regular show at least in two hour movies with the original cast, hint, hint. The same for L&O. Thanks for letting me have my say.
PLEASE don’t end the show!!! Goren and Eames (D’Onofrio and Erbe) are
terriffic. This is really the best show on TV in my opinion. It would be a real
shame to end CI. Please, producers, listen to your audience.
This show is one of the best in television today. D’ Onofrio and Erbe have perfect chemistry and never get in each other’s way. Usa please reconsider your decision to cancel. Please dont deny fans who have been watching the show for ten years our guilty pleasure!