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.
USA , please return Law & Order : Criminal Intent. Its my favorite show.
Yes, Yes, Yes. Bring back the best.
Law and Order Criminal Intent has always been the best of the Law and Order franchise. Goren and Eames are fantastic and the story lines are great. Vincent Dinofrio is a great actor. Keep the stories coming. Please bring them back for a season 11, or even a few TV movies. It worked for Perry Mason and Columbo.
I was a late starter on discovering this series but have been an avid fan of D’Onofrio ever since. His quirky, dark character has prodded me into purchasing many of his films as well. If LO/CI doesn’t return for more seasons, viewers will be left with a bunch of second-rate parodies of “pseudo police” programs.
Criminal Intent has always provided great characterization, script and material for it’s audiences. Why not continue a great tradition?
Bringing back Goren and Eames was the best decision has NBC made in a long time. I stopped watching when they went off the show. When I discovered they were back on the show I couldn’t wait for the next episode. To find out there were only 8 left me disappointed, especially when, through Goren’s therapy sessions, it was intimated that his feelings for Eames might come to light. Please consider Season 11. I’ll be sure to tune in!
Please bring the show back!!!!!
My wife and I have watched this show most of the time, since it started. We watched less when Eames and Goren ware off. This shortened season has had us hanging on every word. Please bring it back for at least one more season–if Goren and Eames are going to be on it. We’ll be there from start to finish!!
Eames and Goren are Criminal Intent. Bring them back and keep the public happy.
YOU HAVE GOT TO BRING THE “BEST SHOW ON TV” BACK ON THE AIR! THIS IS A GEM OF A SERIES ON ALL LEVELS. FROM THE CAST, WRITING, AND THE PRODUCTION ITSELF, I CAN’T GET ENOUGH AND I KNOW A SLEW OF PEOPLE WHO TOTALLY AGREE. IN FACT, I AM WRITING FOR THAT “SLEW” AND THIS UNBELIEVEABLE SERIES MUST BE BACK. THERE IS TOO MUCH GARBAGE ON THE AIR NOW AND INTELLECT LIKE CI IS NEEDED DESPARATELY FOR THOSE OF US WHO CAN’T STOMACH WHAT IS ON THE NETWORK AND OTHER CABLE NETS AND NEED THIS KIND OF STIMULUS WHICH… Read more »
great !
Best of the L&O series.
Bobby & Kathern need to continue their partership & also see if it goes where it should , or if the “healing” between the 2 take them in other directions. Stronger , healthier, and just a little more “personal” insite.
thanks,
De
Please keep this graet show on the air!
This is the best of the Law & Order shows! Real characters to believe in & struggle thru with !
Please bring this BACK-
Deb
Good grief! NBC bring the show back and then leave it alone!!!
Yes bring back Goren and Eames…..Law and Order CI forever
PLEASE BRING THIS SHOW BACK !!!!! IT IS THE BEST ON TV.