The CW has set Wednesday, September 24 for the Season 1 premiere of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent. The network in May announced a two-season order for the drama series based on the classic format from Dick Wolf and developed by Rene Balcer for Universal Television. Season 2 is slated to air in 2026.
Season 1 launched in 2024 on Canada’s CityTV as the network’s No. 1 premiere and No. 1 primetime debut for a drama that season.
Starring Aden Young (Rectify) and Kathleen Munroe (City on Fire), the 10-episode Season 1 follows the Specialized Criminal Investigations Unit’s detective duo, Detective Sergeants Henry Graff (Young) and Frankie Bateman (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.
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 distribution. 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.
