Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

Not to be confused with the American series, Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Genre
Created byDick Wolf (American series)
Developed by
Starring
Narrated bySteven Zirnkilton
(opening only)
Opening theme
"Theme of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent"
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Producers
Running time45 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkCityTV
ReleaseFebruary 22, 2024 (2024-02-22) –
present (present)
Related
Law & Order franchise

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent is a Canadian police procedural drama television series that is based on the American series Law & Order: Criminal Intent.[1] The series is set in Toronto, Ontario, and centers on crime stories "ripped from the headlines", in the style of the original Law & Order.[2]

The series premiered on February 22, 2024, on Citytv,[3] and became the #1 prime-time drama of the year by attracting 1.1 million views on the first episode.[4] The first season ran for 10 episodes;[5] in June 2024, it was renewed for the second and third seasons.

Premise

A psychological thriller wrapped in a criminal investigation, the series follows a squad of detectives from the Specialized Criminal Investigations Unit, a major case squad in the fictional Toronto Police Department. These detectives investigate high-profile homicides and corruptions in metro Toronto.[6]

In Toronto's war on crime, the worst offenders are pursued by the detectives of the Specialized Criminal Investigations Unit. These are their stories.

—Opening narration spoken by Steven Zirnkilton

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

Episodes

No.Title [7]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [7]
1"The Key to the Castle"Holly DaleTassie CameronFebruary 22, 2024 (2024-02-22)
Graff and Bateman investigate the disappearance of a crypto investor when he vanishes on Lake Ontario, along with hundreds of millions of his clients' dollars.
2"Good Neighbours"Peter StebbingsSam GodfreyFebruary 29, 2024 (2024-02-29)
A shooting at a condo building leads Graff and Bateman to a twenty-year-old cold case that they must solve in order to catch the killer.
3"The Real Eve"Holly DaleJillian LockeMarch 7, 2024 (2024-03-07)
When a beloved art professor, Eve Kinwood, is killed, the team must use her art to find the Real Eve and her killer.
4"Crack Reporter"David WellingtonSherry WhiteMarch 14, 2024 (2024-03-14)
A stabbing on a crowded transit walkway throws the detectives into the middle of a heated mayoral race as they investigate the murder of a local journalist.
5"Bleeding Heart"Sudz SutherlandAnnmarie MoraisMarch 21, 2024 (2024-03-21)
When a murder leads Graff and Bateman to a global crime syndicate, they must weave through a complex maze of criminals and victims to find the killer.
6"Minnow and the Shark"Rachel LeitermanAubrey NealonApril 11, 2024 (2024-04-11)
The death of an executive at a major grocery chain sends the detectives into the cutthroat business of selling food and corporate corruption.
7"The Sound of Silence"Winnifred JongTassie Cameron & Noelle CarboneApril 18, 2024 (2024-04-18)
The discovery of a young woman's remains leads the detectives to the toxic workplace from which she was wrongfully dismissed.
8"Boys Will Be Boys"David StraitonNoelle Carbone & Annmarie MoraisMay 2, 2024 (2024-05-02)
When a local hockey star is found dead on the ice, Graff and Bateman must untangle a hazing scandal that led to the star player's suspension just days before his death.
9"Three Points"Holly Dale[8]Tassie CameronMay 9, 2024 (2024-05-09)
The death of a prominent rapper-turned-producer sends Graff and Bateman on the tail of a frenzied serial killer at large in the city.
10"Cul-De-Sac"Sharon LewisSam Godfrey & Jillian LockeMay 16, 2024 (2024-05-16)
The neighbours of a respected defence attorney become the prime suspects in her murder.

Production

In June 2023, it was announced that Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent had been given a 10-episode series order, based on the original series created by Dick Wolf and René Balcer for Universal Television.[6] The series is produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures.[9] Directors include Holly Dale who directed the 1st, 3rd and 9th episodes, as well as David Wellington, Peter Stebbings, Sudz Sutherland, Rachel Leiterman, Winnifred Jong, Sharon Lewis and David Straiton.[9][8]

The episode "Crack Reporter" was partially inspired by the crack cocaine scandal that involved former Toronto mayor Rob Ford in 2013.[10]

The series was renewed for a second and third season in June 2024.[11]

References

  1. ^ Kelly Townsend, "Citytv’s Law & Order Canadian spinoff gets underway". Playback, October 16, 2023.
  2. ^ "Citytv touts all-Canadian cast for spinoff Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent". The Globe and Mail, October 16, 2023.
  3. ^ Osobe Waberi, "'So excited for this,' Here's a first look at Law & Order Toronto premiering next month". Now, January 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Mirza, Taimur; Sikander. "In Brief: Law & Order Toronto debut attracts 1.1 million viewers". Playback. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  5. ^ Beaudette, Teghan (22 February 2024). "With Law & Order spinoff, Toronto finally gets its big break — as itself". CBC News. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  6. ^ a b Nellie Andreeva (June 5, 2023). "'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' Gets Canadian Version As Vincent D'Onofrio Has Been Lobbying For US Revival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent – Listings". Zap2It. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Dowling, Amber (October 16, 2023). "'Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent' Announces Cast on First Original International Franchise Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Greg David, "Casting announced for Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent coming to Citytv Spring 2024". TV, eh?, October 16, 2023.
  10. ^ Ben Okazawa, "'Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent' Dramatizes Rob Ford's Infamous Crack Video". Exclaim!, March 15, 2024.
  11. ^ Vardhan, Harsh (2024-04-18). "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent Renewed For Season 2 at Citytv". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 2024-06-10.