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
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Thursday, August 5, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
New Era
It seems so long since my last post. To be honest I have been so busy!!! I won't talk much about it yet, but I have been working on plans with prom, and I actually got a job!! Not working yet, but hopefully soon!!
But for now I wanted to talk a few seconds about the new Law and Order CI episode that just ended here on the East Coast. Here is my review, enjoy!
I thought it was good considering the low expectations that was said among fans. I found some parts confusing. The part where they are introduced with the captain for the first time that we saw in the preview was not present in this episode. I wanted to see that part because I had some hope that she would include what happened to Eames and/or Goren for like two seconds.
Either that scene was only filmed to be shown as a preview, or we just saw an episode that was supposed to air later on, bringing back thoughts of what happened in Season 8, and roughing up an already flustered group of fans, or what is left of it now.
Which brings me to my next point, maybe they are just trying to act like this team has been together for some unknown time. If that is the case, they should have considered adding more because we can't take all of this in and expect to act like we have known these characters for years.
And we didn't even most of the captain. I only saw small bits. And there a lenght of time, like 15-20 minutes where we didn't even see her. I thought they would include her more to introduce her character and see how she works, like I just said in the last part.
My favorite part would have been when Nichols pushed the old guy against the wall and made sure he got what he wanted. This is a side that we haven't seen before, and I think that would make his character grow a little bit more interesting.
Some parts seemed odd, but then other parts worked well. The end worked so well and really sold me. It gave me hope for future episodes.
I'm sure we will be getting ratings soon later this week, and sadly, I expect low ratings due to the heavy loss of CI fans. But there is always a chance that JG fans came in a big swarm to watch. Only time will tell.
So what did you think of the episode? Like it, hate it? Will you continue to be a loyal CI fan? Comment now!! I'll talk to you soon!
-Tyler
But for now I wanted to talk a few seconds about the new Law and Order CI episode that just ended here on the East Coast. Here is my review, enjoy!
I thought it was good considering the low expectations that was said among fans. I found some parts confusing. The part where they are introduced with the captain for the first time that we saw in the preview was not present in this episode. I wanted to see that part because I had some hope that she would include what happened to Eames and/or Goren for like two seconds.
Either that scene was only filmed to be shown as a preview, or we just saw an episode that was supposed to air later on, bringing back thoughts of what happened in Season 8, and roughing up an already flustered group of fans, or what is left of it now.
Which brings me to my next point, maybe they are just trying to act like this team has been together for some unknown time. If that is the case, they should have considered adding more because we can't take all of this in and expect to act like we have known these characters for years.
And we didn't even most of the captain. I only saw small bits. And there a lenght of time, like 15-20 minutes where we didn't even see her. I thought they would include her more to introduce her character and see how she works, like I just said in the last part.
My favorite part would have been when Nichols pushed the old guy against the wall and made sure he got what he wanted. This is a side that we haven't seen before, and I think that would make his character grow a little bit more interesting.
Some parts seemed odd, but then other parts worked well. The end worked so well and really sold me. It gave me hope for future episodes.
I'm sure we will be getting ratings soon later this week, and sadly, I expect low ratings due to the heavy loss of CI fans. But there is always a chance that JG fans came in a big swarm to watch. Only time will tell.
So what did you think of the episode? Like it, hate it? Will you continue to be a loyal CI fan? Comment now!! I'll talk to you soon!
-Tyler
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Legacy of the Force
I didn't know how many people were so outraged about the new cast for Law and Order Criminal Intent. On the USA forums, there is tons of outrage and many are refusing to watch next week's show. And then there are rumors that Goldblum and Burrows are having problems making this new team work, and then there is word that Erbe may even return after they made her leave. So much speculation.
Okay, enough of that for now. For now I wanted to do my review on the Legacy of the Force series that I just finished reading not too long ago. This series takes place after the time of the New Jedi Order Series and the Dark Nest trilogy. It is a 9 book series, a lot smaller than the 19-21 book series that NJO offered.
Spoilers!!!
Mainly this series consists of the downfall of Jacen Solo, later to be titled as Darth Caedus. When the planet Corellia refuses to accept terms by the Galatic Alliance government, they rebel, causing a new civil war. The Jedi get involved, then the mysterious Sith Lady, Lumiya, makes contact with Jacen, and tells him of the way to bring peace to the galaxy. The sith way.
He uses the sith way to help him imagine a galaxy full of peace, and a safe place for his lover, Tenal Ka, and his secret daughter, Allana solo.
From the beginning you begin to see his rise to fame from just normal Jedi Knight to colonel, head of Galactic Alliance Guard, to Joint Cheif-of-State. Within each book, he falls closer to the dark side until he reaches the climax point, and kills Mara Jade Skywalker, Luke Skywalker's wife, after she discovers what he has become.
That then makes things personal for Luke and his son, Ben. They are focused on finding Mara's killer, while having to face the opposition of Jacen's guard, and fighting a war and trying to maintain a Jedi Order. Ben is certain that Jacen is the killer, while Luke is too consumed by his grief to see the truth. Later on closer to the end, Ben has the necessary proof to show Luke and is able to point the finger at Jacen.
By this point, Jacen is now Joint Chief-of-State, and has proclaimed himself Darth Caedus. The Jedi have lost whatever control that they had on Jacen, making him almost unstoppable. Jaina, Jacen's twin sister, then realizes that she is the one that must bring him down, and she cannot do it with the Jedi techniques that she is so used to. So she travels to the world of Mandalore, and seeks teachings from the Mandalore, the one and only, Boba Fett.
After training and regrouping with the order, Jaina and her family team up with the Madalorians and other parsts of the galaxy to take down Jacen Solo once and for all. And after a very grusome battle, she finally defeats him and kills him. They are consumed by brief, but there is a shining star left that ends the story nicely. We see that Allana Solo has survived the final battle and is put into Leia and Han Solo's care. The one happy thought of a very heartbreaking tale.
Overall, I thought the story was great!! It shows you that even the best can fall for what seems like the right reasons. You get to see the Jedi at it's peak in years, and you get to see them struggle to maintain what they have fought for for so many years!! A very nice series to read, although I think you need to read NJO and Dark Nest before you can dig into this one.
Well that seems to be my review for today. Stay tuned for my opinion of yesterday's American Idol results, and the continuing controversy of the Law and Order Criminal Intent series!
-Tyler
Okay, enough of that for now. For now I wanted to do my review on the Legacy of the Force series that I just finished reading not too long ago. This series takes place after the time of the New Jedi Order Series and the Dark Nest trilogy. It is a 9 book series, a lot smaller than the 19-21 book series that NJO offered.
Spoilers!!!
Mainly this series consists of the downfall of Jacen Solo, later to be titled as Darth Caedus. When the planet Corellia refuses to accept terms by the Galatic Alliance government, they rebel, causing a new civil war. The Jedi get involved, then the mysterious Sith Lady, Lumiya, makes contact with Jacen, and tells him of the way to bring peace to the galaxy. The sith way.
He uses the sith way to help him imagine a galaxy full of peace, and a safe place for his lover, Tenal Ka, and his secret daughter, Allana solo.
From the beginning you begin to see his rise to fame from just normal Jedi Knight to colonel, head of Galactic Alliance Guard, to Joint Cheif-of-State. Within each book, he falls closer to the dark side until he reaches the climax point, and kills Mara Jade Skywalker, Luke Skywalker's wife, after she discovers what he has become.
That then makes things personal for Luke and his son, Ben. They are focused on finding Mara's killer, while having to face the opposition of Jacen's guard, and fighting a war and trying to maintain a Jedi Order. Ben is certain that Jacen is the killer, while Luke is too consumed by his grief to see the truth. Later on closer to the end, Ben has the necessary proof to show Luke and is able to point the finger at Jacen.
By this point, Jacen is now Joint Chief-of-State, and has proclaimed himself Darth Caedus. The Jedi have lost whatever control that they had on Jacen, making him almost unstoppable. Jaina, Jacen's twin sister, then realizes that she is the one that must bring him down, and she cannot do it with the Jedi techniques that she is so used to. So she travels to the world of Mandalore, and seeks teachings from the Mandalore, the one and only, Boba Fett.
After training and regrouping with the order, Jaina and her family team up with the Madalorians and other parsts of the galaxy to take down Jacen Solo once and for all. And after a very grusome battle, she finally defeats him and kills him. They are consumed by brief, but there is a shining star left that ends the story nicely. We see that Allana Solo has survived the final battle and is put into Leia and Han Solo's care. The one happy thought of a very heartbreaking tale.
Overall, I thought the story was great!! It shows you that even the best can fall for what seems like the right reasons. You get to see the Jedi at it's peak in years, and you get to see them struggle to maintain what they have fought for for so many years!! A very nice series to read, although I think you need to read NJO and Dark Nest before you can dig into this one.
Well that seems to be my review for today. Stay tuned for my opinion of yesterday's American Idol results, and the continuing controversy of the Law and Order Criminal Intent series!
-Tyler
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Loyalty Part II
Hello guys!! It has been quite some time since my latest post. And my, how much I have missed blogging! I actually would have done it sooner, but this hotel in San Diego won't let you have the internet in the room for free. You have to pay a freaking $10+ a day just to use it. Fortunately, I found out a little less than a hour ago that they serve free internet in the lobby. And that is where I'm at right now.
Major spoilers!!
I could write about so many things right now, but the main thing would have to be about the second part of Law and Order: Criminal Intent. We saw Goren and Eames leave the show last night, and pass on the torch to Goldblum's character. I made sure that we got to our room on time so I could watch it.
I could talk about the episode forever, but I thought I would just hit the highlights. The beginning was a great farewell to Captain Ross. I really didn't expect them to show the funeral, but it was nice to see them say goodbye to him for the last time.
The next part is when Eames is given the chance to become captain. And until the very end you think she will come through. But her having to fire Goren seemed too hard for her, leading her to decline on the offer. I don't understand what diffrence it made, he was going to get fired one way or the other. But of course Eames wasn't returning so there was not other way around it.
As for Goren, I thought this episode really didn't give his moment to shine. Specific episodes in season 7 really made him shine, which makes you think that this wasn't the best way for him to exit. Season 7 had the best storyline for Goren to exit. And the finale in season 7 would have left us knowing that he would be able to start fresh, and leave Major Case behind. I felt that him getting fired really didn't tie up the loose ends that he had with the squad such as his nephew, Donny. It was a disappointment when we didn't find out what happened to him in season 8. Now we don't know if we ever will find out.
Now the final scene, where Goren and Eames say goodbye is the climax of the entire show. This was the point where the Goren/Eames shippers could have had what they have wanted, if the part was written just a tad diffrently. We see Goren kissing Eames on the cheek for actually a long moment, then leaves the scene. To me, it felt out of place, and really didn't fit the relationship that Eames and Goren have had for 9 years. And then at the end, when Eames declines on the position as captain, you start to think that she is not taking it for love of Goren.
Ah, I really have to stop talking about it. It really was a hard episode ot watch and say goodbye. On the other hand, we saw the partnership of Nichols and Stevens form up. I felt that the relationship was awkward to start out, like we saw with Det. Logan and Wheeler. But towards the end, it sorta started to grow on me. Saffron Burrows character seems like a person that is worth watching at the moment. I look forward if those two can really carry the torch.
Overall, I thought the episode was really well. But at the same time, it was a make it or break it moment for the new cast. They have me sold for now, but whats to say that they have the other Goren/Eames fans sold. If they fail to keep the attention that the show has been getting for 9 years, I'm afraid that it may be the end for Criminal Intent.
So there was my full in-depth review of the show. I really hope you enjoyed it!! Stay tuned tomorrow for a review that I have for the Legacy of the Force Series that I just finished reading!!
-Tyler
Major spoilers!!
I could write about so many things right now, but the main thing would have to be about the second part of Law and Order: Criminal Intent. We saw Goren and Eames leave the show last night, and pass on the torch to Goldblum's character. I made sure that we got to our room on time so I could watch it.
I could talk about the episode forever, but I thought I would just hit the highlights. The beginning was a great farewell to Captain Ross. I really didn't expect them to show the funeral, but it was nice to see them say goodbye to him for the last time.
The next part is when Eames is given the chance to become captain. And until the very end you think she will come through. But her having to fire Goren seemed too hard for her, leading her to decline on the offer. I don't understand what diffrence it made, he was going to get fired one way or the other. But of course Eames wasn't returning so there was not other way around it.
As for Goren, I thought this episode really didn't give his moment to shine. Specific episodes in season 7 really made him shine, which makes you think that this wasn't the best way for him to exit. Season 7 had the best storyline for Goren to exit. And the finale in season 7 would have left us knowing that he would be able to start fresh, and leave Major Case behind. I felt that him getting fired really didn't tie up the loose ends that he had with the squad such as his nephew, Donny. It was a disappointment when we didn't find out what happened to him in season 8. Now we don't know if we ever will find out.
Now the final scene, where Goren and Eames say goodbye is the climax of the entire show. This was the point where the Goren/Eames shippers could have had what they have wanted, if the part was written just a tad diffrently. We see Goren kissing Eames on the cheek for actually a long moment, then leaves the scene. To me, it felt out of place, and really didn't fit the relationship that Eames and Goren have had for 9 years. And then at the end, when Eames declines on the position as captain, you start to think that she is not taking it for love of Goren.
Ah, I really have to stop talking about it. It really was a hard episode ot watch and say goodbye. On the other hand, we saw the partnership of Nichols and Stevens form up. I felt that the relationship was awkward to start out, like we saw with Det. Logan and Wheeler. But towards the end, it sorta started to grow on me. Saffron Burrows character seems like a person that is worth watching at the moment. I look forward if those two can really carry the torch.
Overall, I thought the episode was really well. But at the same time, it was a make it or break it moment for the new cast. They have me sold for now, but whats to say that they have the other Goren/Eames fans sold. If they fail to keep the attention that the show has been getting for 9 years, I'm afraid that it may be the end for Criminal Intent.
So there was my full in-depth review of the show. I really hope you enjoyed it!! Stay tuned tomorrow for a review that I have for the Legacy of the Force Series that I just finished reading!!
-Tyler
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Breakdown
I know I promised all of you that I would post my L&O review yesterday, but I got held up. Actually, I was performing with my musical group at Brevard College in NC. It was such a very exciting time. And we made a Superior! How amazing is that!!! This year's group is the first on in 15 years in our area to make a superior!! Great job you guys.
Okay, so lets shift over to Law and Order: Criminal Intent. It was the moment some of us have been waiting for. While it is the beginning of a new era of crime solving for some, it is the end of a great era for others. Yes, Tuesday's episode and next Tuesday's will be Vincent D'onofrio and Katheryn Erbe's last apperance on the show.
Today, I'm going to breakdown the entire episode, with some comparisons and reviews. There will be a ton of spoilers on this one, so for you who haven't seen it yet, beware! Also, there may be parts of the episode that I misunderstood, so please bear with me.
Okay, so the show starts out like it usually does. The bad guys do their act, in this case, people seeking out pirates. But it turns out, they just use their weapons to blow up innocent ships. The main leaders then notice a very clean authoritive captain that is willing to be apart of a new operation to set up a police for in Somalia. This could only be the great Captain Danny Ross. We then see them present the offer to Ross. And the opening ends to one of the leaders dying.
Ross accepts the 2 million deal to go to Somalia to run this force for two years. Afterwards, he meets with this "secret" woman and says, "I've sold my soul." The scene ends when we see that Ross is his new woman are being tailed and photographed.
Throughout the beginning of the first half, Eames and Goren begin to notice the changes in Ross, such as him appearing with the new woman, and acting odd when asked about the case. Ross then tells the team that the FBI have taken over the case, and to back off. Of course Goren doesn't, and interviews one of the leaders secretly on his airspace. We are led to believe that they are now onto Goren, which leads back to Ross. Ross then gets in the car to meet up with the leaders, and when shown the pictures of him and his woman, is shot dead.
Eames gets the call of Ross's death, and Goren and herself rush down to the crimescene. The FBI has already taken over, and refuse to let them through. We then learn that he was undercover, and the woman was actually a FBI agent. After constant fighting, G & A break through to see their captain for the last time. They then rush back to major case to get the files at Ross's office before the FBI does.
Back at the Major Case Squad, we see Goren and Eames struggling to gather all of the information. When they resort to ripping the hardrive out, Det. Zach Nochols (played by Jeff Goldblum) conviently drops by and says that he has a flashdrive. This is where he teams up with the 2 to find any links to the case. They find a link and makes an arrest.
They interrogate and breaks the suspect to the point where he is willing to cooperate. Just at the moment, the FBI shows us, and takes him into custody. Goren makes his case saying that if they take him he will get away. And Goren takes off stage to leave us hanging for next week.
This was a really good episode. It wasn't what I was expecting though. To be honest, I was hoping for an episode like the season finale of Season 7. I felt that would have been a whole lot better. But at the same time, we still haven't seen the second part. But according to the previews, it looks like it's gonna be juicy!!
Well that pretty much covers it guys!! I hope you enjoyed my breakdown of the episode, and next week I will have a full detailed review of the 2 part series!! Stay tuned!!
-Tyler
Okay, so lets shift over to Law and Order: Criminal Intent. It was the moment some of us have been waiting for. While it is the beginning of a new era of crime solving for some, it is the end of a great era for others. Yes, Tuesday's episode and next Tuesday's will be Vincent D'onofrio and Katheryn Erbe's last apperance on the show.
Today, I'm going to breakdown the entire episode, with some comparisons and reviews. There will be a ton of spoilers on this one, so for you who haven't seen it yet, beware! Also, there may be parts of the episode that I misunderstood, so please bear with me.
Okay, so the show starts out like it usually does. The bad guys do their act, in this case, people seeking out pirates. But it turns out, they just use their weapons to blow up innocent ships. The main leaders then notice a very clean authoritive captain that is willing to be apart of a new operation to set up a police for in Somalia. This could only be the great Captain Danny Ross. We then see them present the offer to Ross. And the opening ends to one of the leaders dying.
Ross accepts the 2 million deal to go to Somalia to run this force for two years. Afterwards, he meets with this "secret" woman and says, "I've sold my soul." The scene ends when we see that Ross is his new woman are being tailed and photographed.
Throughout the beginning of the first half, Eames and Goren begin to notice the changes in Ross, such as him appearing with the new woman, and acting odd when asked about the case. Ross then tells the team that the FBI have taken over the case, and to back off. Of course Goren doesn't, and interviews one of the leaders secretly on his airspace. We are led to believe that they are now onto Goren, which leads back to Ross. Ross then gets in the car to meet up with the leaders, and when shown the pictures of him and his woman, is shot dead.
Eames gets the call of Ross's death, and Goren and herself rush down to the crimescene. The FBI has already taken over, and refuse to let them through. We then learn that he was undercover, and the woman was actually a FBI agent. After constant fighting, G & A break through to see their captain for the last time. They then rush back to major case to get the files at Ross's office before the FBI does.
Back at the Major Case Squad, we see Goren and Eames struggling to gather all of the information. When they resort to ripping the hardrive out, Det. Zach Nochols (played by Jeff Goldblum) conviently drops by and says that he has a flashdrive. This is where he teams up with the 2 to find any links to the case. They find a link and makes an arrest.
They interrogate and breaks the suspect to the point where he is willing to cooperate. Just at the moment, the FBI shows us, and takes him into custody. Goren makes his case saying that if they take him he will get away. And Goren takes off stage to leave us hanging for next week.
This was a really good episode. It wasn't what I was expecting though. To be honest, I was hoping for an episode like the season finale of Season 7. I felt that would have been a whole lot better. But at the same time, we still haven't seen the second part. But according to the previews, it looks like it's gonna be juicy!!
Well that pretty much covers it guys!! I hope you enjoyed my breakdown of the episode, and next week I will have a full detailed review of the 2 part series!! Stay tuned!!
-Tyler
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Review
Hey guys. I was just notified of this review that was posted today for the Law and Order Criminal Intent Premiere. I won't post mine until tomorrow, so this one should keep you busy. The link to this review will be posted at the bottom.
Posted by Stefan Blitz from Forces of Geek
"SAG nominee Saffron Burrows and Academy Award nominee Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio join Academy Award nominee Jeff Goldblum for Season Nine Two-part season opener to feature departure of long time cast members Emmy Award nominee Vincent D’Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe and Eric Bogosian. Guest stars include Tracy Pollan, Dan Lauria, Ralph Macchio, Dan Butler and William Mapother
LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, USA Network’s hit original scripted series, will return with 16 all new episodes on its new night, Tuesday, March 30 at 10/9c. LAW &ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, produced by Wolf Films and Universal Cable Productions, created and executive produced by Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf, was developed by René Balcer. Shot entirely in and around New York City, the third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its criminals while following the intense psychological approaches the Major Case Squad uses to solve its crimes.
After a triumphant eight-season run, Emmy nominee Vincent D’Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe and Eric Bogosian say goodbye to LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT. The two part season opener will showcase the brilliant partnership between Detectives Goren & Eames as they, along with Detectives Nichols and Stevens, unravel a case with devastating consequences for Captain Ross.
Over the past several months I've started watching Law & Order for the first time and am a die-hard convert. Of the various franchises, Criminal Intent is by far my favorite, in no small part to the presence and performances by Vincent D' Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe. One of the things that I enjoy most of L&O:CI is that it's simply an hour of television that I can enjoy without committing to the series.
Television's become so serialized over the last few years that most shows are self-committed to story arcs and less and less with single episode shows.
The two-part premiere of Criminal Intent flips the series on it's ear and starts fresh. A major character dies, two other characters leave, leaving the show with a new series sharing the same title.
Jeff Goldblum's Zach Nichols returns an by the second hour of the premiere, the show already has a slightly different tone as we see it's focus shift to Nichols as departing D'Onofrio's Det. Bobby Goren, Kathryn Erbe's, Alexandra Eames and Eric Bogosian's Capt. Danny Ross all start to take secondary focus.
The Law & Order franchise is known for it's turnover, but this is the first time that the entire core cast has handed over it's reigns.
Executive producer has nothing to worry about, despite my love for the previous incarnation, this reinvention works."
You can read the full article with pictures here.
Make sure to tune in tonight on the USA Network 10 PM and come back tomorrow for a full detailed review from me!
-Tyler
Posted by Stefan Blitz from Forces of Geek
"SAG nominee Saffron Burrows and Academy Award nominee Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio join Academy Award nominee Jeff Goldblum for Season Nine Two-part season opener to feature departure of long time cast members Emmy Award nominee Vincent D’Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe and Eric Bogosian. Guest stars include Tracy Pollan, Dan Lauria, Ralph Macchio, Dan Butler and William Mapother
LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, USA Network’s hit original scripted series, will return with 16 all new episodes on its new night, Tuesday, March 30 at 10/9c. LAW &ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, produced by Wolf Films and Universal Cable Productions, created and executive produced by Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf, was developed by René Balcer. Shot entirely in and around New York City, the third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its criminals while following the intense psychological approaches the Major Case Squad uses to solve its crimes.
After a triumphant eight-season run, Emmy nominee Vincent D’Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe and Eric Bogosian say goodbye to LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT. The two part season opener will showcase the brilliant partnership between Detectives Goren & Eames as they, along with Detectives Nichols and Stevens, unravel a case with devastating consequences for Captain Ross.
Over the past several months I've started watching Law & Order for the first time and am a die-hard convert. Of the various franchises, Criminal Intent is by far my favorite, in no small part to the presence and performances by Vincent D' Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe. One of the things that I enjoy most of L&O:CI is that it's simply an hour of television that I can enjoy without committing to the series.
Television's become so serialized over the last few years that most shows are self-committed to story arcs and less and less with single episode shows.
The two-part premiere of Criminal Intent flips the series on it's ear and starts fresh. A major character dies, two other characters leave, leaving the show with a new series sharing the same title.
Jeff Goldblum's Zach Nichols returns an by the second hour of the premiere, the show already has a slightly different tone as we see it's focus shift to Nichols as departing D'Onofrio's Det. Bobby Goren, Kathryn Erbe's, Alexandra Eames and Eric Bogosian's Capt. Danny Ross all start to take secondary focus.
The Law & Order franchise is known for it's turnover, but this is the first time that the entire core cast has handed over it's reigns.
Executive producer has nothing to worry about, despite my love for the previous incarnation, this reinvention works."
You can read the full article with pictures here.
Make sure to tune in tonight on the USA Network 10 PM and come back tomorrow for a full detailed review from me!
-Tyler
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