Well it is official! Kathryn Erbe is set to return with actor Vincent D'Onofrio for the final season of Law and Order: Criminal Intent. We all suspected that it was no-brainer after Vincent rejoined the show. We knew that Erbe and Vincent were very good actors together, so she would either rejoin, or have a very good reason for not returning. But she is, and that is all that matters!
If things had not changed in season 9, I truly believe that their season 10 would not be their last. If they had just stuck with the Goren/Eames-Nichols/Wheeler teams, then things would have worked a whole lot better. And the ratings would be alot higher.
And speaking of ratings, the returned cast has a lot of mess to clean up. They have to recover the fans that left last season, and add it on to the 2.5-2.9 million regular viewers. And may I correct myself on something. I said during my last LOCI post that season 8 had a total of 4.5 million viewers. That was very wrong. It had a total of 5.4 million. Totally different. So that means that this show could potentially bring back 2.4 million viewers. And heck, if they mangage to do that good of a job, there is always that window that Dick Wolf has left open, saying that this could just be the beginning of more Goren/Eames episodes.
It is a shame that Bogosian cannot return. It's possible, everybody can be written back somehow. They could write that Ross was shot with a bullet-proof vest, and disappeared after "the body" was disposed of. But who knows, maybe it is the end of the Ross team. And if that is the case, do you think that MEM will stay on? I really didn't like her as a captain, and I hope that Deakins or someone better will take her place.
OliviaFan29 wrote this possible storyline that could be on the show next season. There are so many right now, but I think this one is really good. See what you think:
" My idea is this:
They will write it as Eames just left the MCS and not the force (she being the Sargent or something of another squad.) Wheeler (they said other cast may return and they could write her in as just being on maternity leave) is back at MCS and catches a case one night that involves Donny! She calls Eames because she doesn't know how to get a hold of Goren (who is working for the FBI and so is able to still work on cases). Eames calls Goren (cause of course they stayed in touch!!!) and they help work the case with Wheeler. They do a great job and at the end of the episode Goren is offered his job back. As much as I want Eames to be his partner again I think it would also be an interesting idea if Goren and Wheeler worked together and Eames was the captin. We'd still get G/E dynamic but in a interesting new way."
This really makes me excited for the 2011 season. It MAY make it it's last season, but I know it will be great!! And I know millions of people are jumping up and down right now! Let's celebrate people, because our dream team is back, and better than ever!!
Showing posts with label vincent d'onofrio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vincent d'onofrio. Show all posts
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Goren
Great news for Law and Order fans! Yes, if you haven't heard it already, Vincent D'Onofrio will be returning to the Law and Order Criminal Intent series for season 10. While the plan is to only have an 8 episode season, and that would end the series, they have left the door open to a possible further future if the show returns to a good standing. Many fans have already shown their support. Here is what I posted in the LOCI forum on USA (the quote was from previous posts):
When I got this news on my phone via twitter, I nearly flipped out.
Speaking of Twitter, I was wondering when USA would ever mention something about the show. Their last post about about Abram in the season finale. But anyways...
Yes, Yes, we can all now say I TOLD YOU SO. I think we are all very shocked to hear this bit of news. The though of Goren suddenly returning after 14 so episodes without him seems weird. And right now they are still negotiating with Erbe, meaning that Burrows is possibly still in the future, along with Mastrintonio.
Imagine how much money they had to pay Vincent. And imagine how much they will have to pay Erbe as well. But you know, I think Erbe will be a bit more easier to get on board with this since Vincent is now back.
Imagine the storyline that they will be making. They will need to make it big to gain back whatever fans that will be interested to see Goren and Eames return. Like myself and someone else on here have talked about, here is a possible storyline that I have thought up:
"One of my fantasy episodes of them returning would be if the Cheif of Ds' was in the midst of a scandal concerning many detectives getting fired for various reasons (Including Goren of course, and Eames quitting would only help raise suspicions).
They are brought back into the Major Case Squad undercover (Authorized by someone higher than the COD) to investigate. And then Goren and Eames will return publicly to the Squad after exposing the COD and revealing that firing Goren was not on legal grounds. The storyline could be so deep that they could bring it back up for the series finale (if they decide on the 8-episode season that people are talking about) and end the show with a very pretty bow on top."
And let us all agree that ratings will jump with Goren's return, despite the fact that not every single CI fan will return. I think the show can easily regain a million viewers that they lost, if not more. Lets see, the finale of season 8 was 4.5 million. I think they could end with a 4 million audience. Not bad a bad thought.
And to be honest, just because they say it is the finale season, doesn't mean that it will be the FINAL season. I think they want to see how many people will jump on this wagon and see how far they can go with it. 8 episodes may be the plan for now, but they may have plans for more if things go well.
So what do you think? This show is right now at the edge of it's end. Do you think Vincent and possibly Erbe can bring this show back to the way it once was? You be the judge, but I think great things will happen now.
When I got this news on my phone via twitter, I nearly flipped out.
Speaking of Twitter, I was wondering when USA would ever mention something about the show. Their last post about about Abram in the season finale. But anyways...
Yes, Yes, we can all now say I TOLD YOU SO. I think we are all very shocked to hear this bit of news. The though of Goren suddenly returning after 14 so episodes without him seems weird. And right now they are still negotiating with Erbe, meaning that Burrows is possibly still in the future, along with Mastrintonio.
Imagine how much money they had to pay Vincent. And imagine how much they will have to pay Erbe as well. But you know, I think Erbe will be a bit more easier to get on board with this since Vincent is now back.
Imagine the storyline that they will be making. They will need to make it big to gain back whatever fans that will be interested to see Goren and Eames return. Like myself and someone else on here have talked about, here is a possible storyline that I have thought up:
"One of my fantasy episodes of them returning would be if the Cheif of Ds' was in the midst of a scandal concerning many detectives getting fired for various reasons (Including Goren of course, and Eames quitting would only help raise suspicions).
They are brought back into the Major Case Squad undercover (Authorized by someone higher than the COD) to investigate. And then Goren and Eames will return publicly to the Squad after exposing the COD and revealing that firing Goren was not on legal grounds. The storyline could be so deep that they could bring it back up for the series finale (if they decide on the 8-episode season that people are talking about) and end the show with a very pretty bow on top."
And let us all agree that ratings will jump with Goren's return, despite the fact that not every single CI fan will return. I think the show can easily regain a million viewers that they lost, if not more. Lets see, the finale of season 8 was 4.5 million. I think they could end with a 4 million audience. Not bad a bad thought.
And to be honest, just because they say it is the finale season, doesn't mean that it will be the FINAL season. I think they want to see how many people will jump on this wagon and see how far they can go with it. 8 episodes may be the plan for now, but they may have plans for more if things go well.
So what do you think? This show is right now at the edge of it's end. Do you think Vincent and possibly Erbe can bring this show back to the way it once was? You be the judge, but I think great things will happen now.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
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
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
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
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