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 would really really like to see this show renewed as it has been one of my favorite shows since its inception. D’Onofrio has real depth and Erbe is a perfect foil.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent is a sophisticated excellent drama. USA please renew the show for next season. It was sad to know that last night was the last show for Goren and Eames. It has my loyal vote to keep going. Thank you Mr. Wolf! Rb
I will definitely tune in for Season 11! Please bring the series back.
Eu não sei o que aconteceu com meu comentário…ele sumiu!
Bem, eu disse que o problema não é Dick Wolf, ele com certeza quer sua franquia no ar. O problema são os executivos da rede EUA. Meu voto é SIM, SIM,SIM, para temporada 11,12,13 o que vier! E a temporada 10 nem sequer estreou em meu país. E todos estão certos: CI é sim a melhor da franquia, mesmo sabotada pelos executivos , mais que a original e muuuuito mais inteligente que a apelativa SVU.
i writting portugues, not spanish.
I would love to see Criminal Intent return. I am a fan of all the Law & Order shows!! I believe the major case unit has compelling cases that do not fit into the other Law & Order shows.
Keep it going, it’s one of the few good ones!
Esqueci de dar o meu voto: SIM, SIM, SIM! Temporada 11, 12, 13, o que vier…Serei sempre de Bobby Goren!
Esqueci de dar meu voto: SIM, SIM, SIM,Temporadas 11, 12, 13… o que vier, serei sempre de Bobby Goren!
Please keep this show going, my Sunday nights will not be the same without it. I have never tired of this drama with the exception of season 9. Completely addicted to the performances of Mr. D’Onofrio and Ms. Erbe.
PESSOAL, o problema não é Dick Wolf, se fosse por ele TODA sua franquia estaria no ar. O problema são os EXECUTIVOS da rede USA e NBC ! Esses homenzinhos é que dificultam as coisas, mas eu acredito sim que eles possam rever sua posição e podemos ter nos próximos dias excelentes notícias .Embora tenha sido muito maltratada, CI é SIM, a melhor da franquia Law e Order, melhor que a original e Muuuuito mais inteligente do que a apelativa SVU.
PS. i writting portugues, not spanish.
bring them back!!! PLEASE
Goran & Eames are the best! I tried watching when jeff goldblum was on but it just wasn’t the same. when i heard that katheryn And vincent was back i was counting down the days for it to air. I wasn’t dissapointed and was thrilled that it was back. then to hear it may be cancelled! there are too many ridiculous shows on these days please fight to keep the good ones! Listen to your viewers! bring CI back!!!!!!
Best L&O ever. Not justyy formula TV more of a heart.
I still miss Jeff Goldblum and Saffron Burrows on this show.
RESOUNDING YES!!!!! LOVE THE CHARACTERS AND STORIES!!!