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?
Image courtesy USA.
I really hope we go for a 11th season, Goren and Ames are that best
All I can say is “Bring ’em back”. CI is by far one of the best shows in years. Why they mess with a good thing is beyond me. D’Onofrio and Erbe make it what it is. They are like characters from a good book which you never want to put down and you wait for the next sequel. They are TV’s Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs.
This show is genius! It’s one of the few I religiously watch. Who do we write/
e-mail as a fan base to keep it on. The cast wants to do more seasons. Lets help
them “get er done”! Fans unite and write, write, write!
I want more! I love Goren and Eames!
I love this show! Please, please, please continue with another season!!
This is the best Law and Order, but only with the original due of Ames and Bobby. Would love for it to keep going.
I love this show. Please continue them. My favorite out of all the law and orders
They are taking off all of the good shows. I don’t know where they get the rating from, but it’s obviously flawed. I love ALL of the Law and Order shows and they are replacing them with garbage reality shows…. sad day for Television. I’m sure it’s about $.
This is the best L&O and the only one I’ve truly followed beginning to end. Keep them coming and we’ll keep watching!
End now with Katheryn and Vincent back? Ratings should be high. A write in campaign might keep it going like it did with Star Trek.
I really hope that this show continues and that it contines with the origial cast. It’s a terrific show with great story lines. Don’t stop!
I would love to see more episodes. Especially since Goren and Eames are back. Please don’t take this great show off the air.
Yes they are great… There is a undertone between the main characters at every turn.. Leonardo is amazing, he can play any character and make you a believer..! I can,t wait to see what,s next!
Nicole Wallace has not been dealt with yet…Goren and Eames are needed. D’Onofrio and Erbe are needed.
This is my favorite television program. My husband and I put the kids to bed early so that we can watch it together. If we have to be apart for it, it is a conversation we have on Monday.
Many are looking forward to season 11, I hope we will not be disappointed.
Love Criminal Intent, IMO it has gotten even better. D’Onofrio and Erbe are terrific and I would be thrilled to watch many more seasons of this fine show.