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Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001 – 2011Show10 seasons195 episodesTV-14

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic588.5Rotten Tomatoes–82%

A tense, intriguing drama series about crime and the mind, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

10 seasons · 195 episodes · best: S6E21 "Endgame" 9.1

Episodes

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Story

The third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its criminals while following the intense psychological approaches the Major Case Squad uses to solve its crimes.

Feels like

  • Psychological Procedural
  • Dark Character Study
  • Inverted Detective Structure
  • Intellectual Crime Solving
  • Morally Ambiguous
  • Gritty Urban Realism
  • High-Stakes Interrogations
  • Anthology of Evil
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Noir Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 2,244 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Frank Prinzi, Jean de Segonzac, Steve Shill
Written by
René Balcer, Dick Wolf, Stephanie Sengupta
Produced by
Warren Leight, Roz Weinman

Everyone

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Facts

September 30, 2001 · June 26, 2011 · Ended

First aired
September 30, 2001
Last aired
June 26, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
10 seasons · 195 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
35 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Law & Order: Criminal Intent?"

Questions about Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Law & Order: Criminal Intent?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Law & Order: Criminal Intent streams on Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Law & Order: Criminal Intent worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.6 and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (81 out of 100) than critics (58).

Which season of Law & Order: Criminal Intent is best?

Seasons 1 and 2, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 9 is the weakest at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is Endgame (season 6, episode 21) at 9.1, and the lowest is Lost Children of the Blood (season 9, episode 11) at 6.8.

Is Law & Order: Criminal Intent okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Law & Order: Criminal Intent?

137 h

About 137 hours: 195 episodes in 10 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2001 to 2011.

Will I feel good after watching Law & Order: Criminal Intent?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.