Groundbreaking producer Dick Wolf extends his popular, Emmy Award-winning “Law & Order” franchise on NBC with “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” a new drama series nominated for a “People’s Choice Award” (for Favorite New Drama Series) that offers an additional dimension by exposing major crimes from the criminal’s perspective.
As a result, the drama series integrates a unique psychological component into the much-lauded brand of storytelling evident in “Law & Order” (now in its 12th season) and in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (now in its third season). The series’ storytellers, led by executive producer Rene Balcer – a 10-year veteran of the original drama as an executive producer, head writer and showrunner – will allow viewers an even more up-close-and-personal peek into the criminal justice system.
Vincent D’Onofrio (“Men in Black”) stars as Det. Robert Goren, an exceptionally bright homicide investigator with well-honed instincts that match up favorably with his criminal quarry. Likewise, his partner, Det. Alexandra Eames (Kathryn Erbe, “Oz”) brings an independence and stylish edge to her work that meshes well in tandem with Goren.
Their commanding officer, Capt. James Deakins (Jamey Sheridan, “Shannon’s Deal”), is a competent but ambitious political animal who knows how to survive and thrive behind the scenes. All of them often butt heads with the no-nonsense District Attorney Ron Carver (NAACP Image Award Nominee Courtney B. Vance, “The Tuskegee Airmen”), a stickler for the crucial legal details.
“Law & Order" has evolved into one of the most distinctively branded franchises in the history of television,” said Wolf. “Both ‘Law & Order’ and ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ are enjoying their best ratings ever and I’m pleased viewers are continuing to embrace the brand with ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent.’ This new drama has the look and feel of its two older ‘siblings’ but it has its own identity, including a unique psychological aspect to the storytelling as well as insight into the criminal’s point-of-view.”
“Law & Order: Criminal Intent” is a production of Wolf Films in association with Studios USA Television. Dick Wolf and Rene Balcer are the executive producers.
