Gone

As if the Law and Order franchise couldn't take another hit...

All day today, you will probably see headline news on Yahoo about the latest bomb for Criminal Intent.  Yes, Jeff Goldblum has quit the show, whether or not it will return for a 10th season.  You will be seeing it trending on Yahoo and Twitter, and you will also hear cheers from hardcore fans who have rebelled against the show the entire 9th season. 

According to this article, Jeff decided to leave the show "due to the uncertainty" about the show's future".  The report also says that it is not a negotiating tactic, and when Goldblum's option with Dick Wolf was up, he decided to part ways. 

He probably realized that the low ratings were because of the rebellion by fans due to the shakeup with Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, and Eric Bogosian leaving during the beginning of season 9.  Ratings dropped quite a bit, about 2-3 million.  Do the math, it's not good at all. 

While the 9th season was good, and it explored different character stories and stuff like that, it never reached the character depth and detail like the show had back during season 6 & 7.  And now word is that with low ratings, the departure of Goldblum may break the camel's back and cancel the show for good. 

While some people feel that the cancellation in long overdue, I feel that something needs to be done in order to make the fans at peace with the show.  The season 9 finale was not enough to keep us happy if it is the finale.  Want to know what would make us all very happy.  Return Vincent and Kathryn for a few episodes, maybe 8-13 to completely end the show.  While they have promised to never return, this recent event may change everything.  And USA may actually realize that they made a mistake and ask them back. 

So really, that's all I know right now.  I felt that this needed to be addressed as soon as possible because you know how much of a Law and Order freak I am.  I will let you know if I hear anything else!

-Tyler