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Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Genre
Created byDick Wolf (US 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)

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]

Premise

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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

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Main cast

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Recurring cast

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Episodes

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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

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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

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  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.
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