The trailer forLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intenthas dropped. The Canadian spinoff ofLaw & Order: Criminal Intenttook the franchise north of the border, becoming a huge hit on Canada’s Citytv, following its 2024 premiere.Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intentseason 1became Canada’s #1 primetime drama of the year, attracting 1.1 million viewers for its first episode.
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent’s spinoff showran two seasons in Canada, with the second season concluding in May 2025. That same month, it was announced (perVariety) that The CW had secured the US broadcast rights for the first two seasons of the show, with the series set to premiere on the network on Aug 06, 2025.
PerThe CW NetworkYouTube account,Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent’s trailer has dropped, and the 30-second clip hints at plenty more drama, complex characters, and an exploration of Toronto’s dark, criminal underbelly. The tone is summed up by Aden Young’s DS Henry Graff, who decries, “This was no crime of passion, this was a premeditated murder.” Check out the trailer below:
What This Means For Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Law & Orderhas produced many shows, and its enduring popularity comes from its ability to explore the darkest corners of the mind and craft storylines involving the most heinous and diabolical crimes.Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intenthas proven a big hit in Canada, and gives American audiences the opportunity to experience a different take on a classic show.
The trailer suggests a dark and gritty show, with complex and complicated central characters who do battle with the evil of human nature every day, sometimes at great personal cost. The series could prove to be a big hit for the franchise, and the fact thatLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intentseason 3 has been renewed suggests confidence is high.
Our Take On Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
The show will land differently with US audiences than with Canadian ones, but there will be hope that the show is able to connect with viewers by offering something slightly different. Though theLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intentmidweek broadcast schedulecould prove a stumbling block to huge figures, the show could still hit the ground running.
Toronto is a city with plenty to offer, and the show’s use of the city’s vibrant atmosphere, modern skyline, and expansive waterfront makes it the perfect setting for a sprawling crime procedural. This could be an intriguing addition to theCriminal Intentfranchise, and it will be fascinating to see howLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intentplays with US audiences.
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Cast
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent follows an elite squad of detectives as they investigate high-profile crimes and corruption within metropolitan Toronto. The series expands the acclaimed Law & Order franchise by exploring the complex legal landscape and diverse community of Canada’s largest city.
