The CW Network Picks Up Two Seasons of “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent” Based on the Classic Series Format Created by Dick Wolf [VIDEO]

The CW Network today announced it has picked up the drama series LAW & ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL INTENT for two seasons. The 10-episode first season based on the classic series format created by legendary producer Dick Wolf and starring Aden Young (“Rectify”) and Kathleen Munroe (“City on Fire”) will premiere on The CW in Fall 2025.

“LAW & ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL INTENT is the next gripping chapter of one of the greatest and most recognizable broadcast television brands of all time, and we can’t wait to bring this series to The CW this fall,” said Brad Schwartz, President, The CW Network.

LAW & ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL INTENT is an original adaptation of “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” based on the legendary “Law & Order” global brand. The series’ 2024 launch in Canada was the #1 primetime premiere on Citytv and was the #1 primetime debut for a drama of the season.

The first season follows the Specialized Criminal Investigations Unit’s detective duo, Detective Sergeants Henry Graff (Aden Young) and Frankie Bateman (Kathleen Munroe), as they investigate high-profile homicides in Canada’s largest metropolis. Their unique investigative skills are showcased through psychological tactics, with a heavy focus on the motives and actions of the criminals. These cases delve into the worlds of high finance, politics, real estate, media, and more.

Based on the classic series format created by Dick Wolf and developed by Rene Balcer for Universal Television, LAW & ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL INTENT is produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc. in association with Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Citytv, a subsidiary of Rogers Sports & Media. NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution handles the distribution of LAW & ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL INTENT. Tassie Cameron serves as showrunner and executive producer. Also serving as executive producers on Season 1 are Erin Haskett, Amy Cameron, Alex Patrick, David Valleau, and co-executive producer Tex Antonucci.