Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intentis now an award-winning show following its performance at last night’s Canadian Screen Awards. The show is based on the thirdLaw & Orderspinoff series,Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and is the first series in the franchise to be set in Canada. TheLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intentspinoffhas achieved strong success, becoming the number one primetime drama series of the year in Canada, and the series has now received critical acclaim by way of a brand new accolade.
Per theAcademy of Canadian Cinema & Television, the showwon the award for Best Drama Series, beating out competition from shows includingBones of Crows,Potluck Ladies,Sight Unseen, andAllegiance. The award marks the continued success of the franchise in Canada.
What This Means For Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
It Bodes Well For The Show’s U.S. Release
The win is not only a boon fortheLaw & Orderfranchise, but it also bodes well for the long-term success ofLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent. The show has run for two seasons in Canada so far, and season 3 is currently in development, and with the series picked up by the CW for American TV, it is an exciting time for the series. Now that the show has been recognized by the industry, this is bound to give it a shot in the arm, and set it up for a strong run on the CW.
The strong viewership of the first season, coupled with the brand-new award, is going to do wonders for the show in Canada, and it could well become one of the country’s longest-running primetime shows.
Now thatLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intentis set to debut on U.S. TV, and be exposed to a much broader audience, the award is just what the series needed. This will help draw more attention to it, and can be used as a key part of the marketing for the series when it finally debuts Stateside. Joining a well-established franchise likeLaw & Orderis a boost for any show, but there will be hope the Canadian series can stand out and make a name for itself as part of such a strong IP.
Our Take On Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent’s Award Win
It Allows The Show To Build A Legacy North Of The Border
The strong viewership of the first season, coupled with the brand-new award, is going to do wonders for the show in Canada, and it could well become one of the country’s longest-running primetime shows. With three seasons already guaranteed, it would not be a surprise if the show gets a season 4 renewal sooner rather than later.Law & Order’s Candian spinoffis bound to continue its dominance North of the border, and hopes will be high thatLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intentcan achieve the same level of success in the US.
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.
