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.
If it must be over – I’m very happy with the way it ended. Having said that, I really hope we get another season!
sorry…hit a wrong key on a sensitive laptop. But PLEASE BRING BACK “CRIMINAL INTENT” ….. my favorite of all the Law and Order shows. I think because of the unusual character of Goran. Just a more interesting character than in other series. Was so excited to see the originals come back for final episodes, but just feel it was such a teaser. I don’t want it to be over. Before ending the series let us see Goran on the road to making a life for himself outside his job. Lets see him get happy for once! Then end it.
Please bring back Law and Order Criminal Intent. It has been the hands down favorite of any of the Law and Order Series, in our household! Vincent D’ Onofrio’s is one of the best actors on TV. He is riveting to watch! His chemistry with Kathryn Erbe makes them the best crime stopping duo on the planet. The show is just too good to end. I love this show. Bring it back!!!! Please, please, please!
Still enjoy this Dick Wolf production and hope that one of the networks will pick it up for another season. So much better than a low IQ “reality” show.
i love this show. I have always been a fan of law and order, but Goren and the way D’Onfrio portrays the character is one of a kind to the entire franchise i feel. I would really love to see this show go on longer!
A few more years with 10 episodes per year split them up over 20 weeks or so each year.
Please give us more Goren amd Eames!
I have been a fan of D’onofrio and Erbe for a long time. This perticular law and order has terrific character development and intelligent investigations appropriate for intelligent audiences. The plots are complicated and and often convoluted, challenging the viewer. When these actors disappeared months ago and were replaced, the series bombed. I personally respectfully request that this series, excellently written and acted, be seriously considered for a continued series!! I have always loved all of the Law and Order dramas, and this could be the best of the bunch. Thank you very much! Dee Dee Lyon ( Martha Dee… Read more »
Please bring it back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Criminal Intent has been my favorite of the L
Law and Order: Criminal Intent is by far the best of the Criminal Intent series, in my opinion. I’ve enjoyed all of the actors involved in the series, but Erbe and D’Onofrio are my favorites.
I hope that it works out to bring it back next season!
I love this.show on big fan ase leave it
My husband, son and I love this show!!! Please keep it or bring it back yet again.
Vincent and Catherine are supurb! To lose it.will b a terrible loss. EVeryone is concerned withthe younger viewers and don’t stop to think abot the older ones and what. We would like to see. Thjs is one we enjoy.
Hope they keep the show going….I really enjoy it and record all the new ephisodes and reruns.
Great show, enjoy comeback of Eames and Goren. They play well off each other, would like to see it continue.
I hope the show doesn’t end. I love the show Gordon and Emes are the best.