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The long-running and belovedLaw & Orderfranchise is expanding once again, this time with its first-ever Canadian spin-off withLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent. When the first episode ofLaw & Orderpremiered in 1990, it’s unlikely thatcreatorDick Wolfor anyone else at NBC could have possibly predicted how successful the show would become. Though the main series officially ended its 20-season run in 2010, the show made a triumphant return in 2022 with a hugely successful revival, bringing in characters both from the original show and from across the show’s many, many spin-offs.
The abundant amount of spin-offs is really what tookLaw & Orderfrom a successful crime show into an immortal dynasty that could theoretically go on forever. In addition to the recently revived main series, the ones that are still going on today include the longest-runningLaw & Orderseries,Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and themore recentLaw & Order: Organized Crime. That’s only scratching the surface ofLaw & Order’s prolific spin-off content, as there are also the shorter-lived shows likeLaw & Order: Trial by Jury,Law & Order: LA, andLaw & Order True Crime, plusthe longer-running fan-favorite entry,Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Law & Order: Criminal Intentis the series that is getting something of a revival withLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, bringing the franchise to Canada for the first time. Here, a dedicated team of investigators will uncover and expose high-profile cases of criminal activity in the city of Toronto, bringing some of the country’s most powerful criminals to justice. In a way,Law & Order Toronto: Criminal IntentisLaw &Order’s first spin-off…of a spin-off…which is really the only logical next step for a franchise that has gone on for this long. To learn more about the Canadian crime series, and its cast, plot, release window, and more, here is everything we know so far aboutLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
A duo of elite NYPD detectives employs their sharp intellects and unique investigative techniques to solve high-profile crimes in New York City. Each episode reveals the inner workings of the criminal mind, providing insights into not only the crime but also the emotional struggles within the law enforcement team.
Does ‘Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent’ Have a Release Date?
No, although an official date has not yet been set for the upcoming crime series, theLaw & Orderfranchise is expected to come to Canada sometime in 2024, as that is the estimated release window forLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent.
Where Can You Watch ‘Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent’?
Being a Canadian production, the 10-episode Season 1 run ofLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intentwill be airing on the Canadian television network of Citytv once it finally premieres in 2024. No plans for an international or United States release have been announced at this time, but there’s a good chance the show will also become available to watch on NBC as well, considering that it is the home of theLaw & Orderfranchise. Another possibility is thatLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intentwill get wider distribution via streaming on NBC’s affiliate streaming platform, Peacock.
Does ‘Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent’ Have a Trailer?
Though production is underway,Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intentdoes not currently have a trailer.
Who Stars in ‘Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent’?
On July 22, 2025, the full main cast ofLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intentwas announced, all of whom are Canadian residents. Along with the casting announcements, the names of the characters they’ll be portraying were also revealed. This includesTammy Isbell(Paradise Falls) as Detective Alice Riley,Aden Young(The King Tide) as Detective Sergeant Henry Graff,Kathleen Munroe(Patriot) as Detective Sergeant Frankie Bateman,Karen Robinson(Schitt’s Creek) as Inspector Vivienne Holnees,K.C. Collins(Chucky) as Deputy Crown Attorney Theo Forrester,Nicola Correia-Damude(Shadowhunters) as Forensic Pathologist Dr. Lucy Da Silva, andAraya Mengesha(Nobody) as Tech Expert Mark Yohannes.
The cast also includesKarn Kalra(Sex/Life) as Ravi Singh,Yusuk Zine(Thanksgiving) as Hassan Khan,Amanda Brugel(The Handmaid’s Tale) as Lee Cole,Lovina Yavari(The Boys) as Callie,Nat Patricia Manuel(I Don’t Know Who You Are) as Nalini,Matthew MacFadzean(Rabbit Hole) as Leos Marek,Malaika Hennie-Hamadi(The Handmaid’s Tale) as Sarah Blayne,Emmanuel Kabongo(Outer Banks) as L.J., andTorren Sylvain(Guidestones) as Dennis Embers.
What Is ‘Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent’ About?
The official plot synopsis ofLaw & Order: Criminal Intentreads as follows:
“Follows a squad of elite investigators who investigate corruption and high-level criminality in the Greater Toronto Area.”
An overall short, sweet, and vague description, but one fitting a “murder of the week” style series like aLaw & Ordershow.
Who Is Making ‘Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent’?
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intentis being executive produced byAmy Cameron(Many Kills People),Tassie Cameron(Pretty Hard Cases),Holly Dale(FUBAR),Erin Haskett(Motive), andAlex Patrick(Braven). The complete directors/writers list for all ten episodes has not yet been revealed, but at least two episodes will be helmed byBatwomandirector Holly Dale.
Other ‘Law & Order’ Shows You Can Watch Right Now on Streaming
Law & Order(1990-): The show that started it all, there’s a reason whyLaw & Orderinspired one of the biggest television franchises of all time. Every week, fans tune in to see what cases New York’s finest are investigating, almost always starring A-list actors who either stopped by for a quick cameo or got their career started onLaw & Order. The show ended in 2010, but came back in 2022, almost functioning asThe Avengersof theLaw & Orderuniverse as it brought back some of the most recognizable characters from across the three-plus decades of the franchise. Eight seasons ofLaw & Orderare available to stream on Peacock.
Watch on Peacock
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999-): Otherwise known asLaw & Order: SVU,Law & Order Special Victims Unitholds the record for the longest-runningLaw & Orderseries. Here, legendary detectivesOlivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay), Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni), and more have spent decades solving crimes, typically ones that relate to the current world and involve sexual abuse.Law & Order: Special Victims Unitis available to stream on Peacock.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent(2001-2011): BeforeLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, there wasLaw & Order: Criminal Intent. Where otherLaw & Ordershows follow cases that occur on a day-to-day basis,Law & Order: Criminal Intentfocuses on detectives who investigate unusual high-profile cases. Led by Detective Alex Eames (Kathryn Erbe) and Detective Bobby Goren (Vincent D’Onofrio), no major crime is safe from these dedicated investigators.Law & Order: Criminal Intentis available to stream on Peacock.
