General Show Information
- The squad is located in One Police Plaza, on the 11th floor. (The Pardoner's Tale)
Behind-the-Scenes Note
- Before filming, the actors discussed at length whether or not to use their characters first names. They finally decided not to.
Official Description:
- Groundbreaking producer Dick Wolf extends his popular, Emmy Award-winning “Law & Order” franchise on NBC with “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” a new drama series that offers an additional dimension by exposing major crimes from the criminal’s perspective.
As a result, the drama series will integrate 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 (Courtney B. Vance, “Boston Public,” “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 it is my hope that viewers will continue to embrace the brand with ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent.’ This new drama will have the look and feel of its two older ‘siblings’ but it will have 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.
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