Law & Order: CI renewed for eighth season - Today's News: Our Take

Kathryn Erbe and Vincent D'onofrio by Eric Ogden/USA Network Photo

USA Network has picked up another 16 episodes of Law & Order; Criminal Intent, which premiered its seventh season of episodes on the cabler, and will unspool the remainder of that order starting June 8.

But will the entire gang return, Mr. Big et al? USA and NBC Universal Media Studios are currently seeking to ink new deals with cast members Chris Noth, Vincent D'Onofrio, Eric Bogosian, Julianne Nicholson and Kathryn Erbe, as well as show runner Warren Leight.

What's your take on the CI cast? Anyone you have had your fill of? Anyone you consider irreplaceable? — MWM

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May 23, 2008 9:18 AM

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This is great news and I hope everybody gets onboard to make it happen. Having the show split between two teams was a great idea and bringing back Wheeler (Julianne Nicholson) to team with Logan (Chris Noth) would be wonderful. Falacci (Alicia Witt) was very good but Wheeler/Logan is a better match, IMHO.
Posted by BOZMAN54 May 23, 2008 9:38 AM Report Abuse

I liked Falacci. Wheeler kinda grated on my nerves. I am happy it's renewed.
Posted by tp72 May 23, 2008 10:14 AM Report Abuse

I'm thrilled that CI has been renewed! Of the 3 L&O's this is clearly the best one. Vincent has said that he's ready to re-up! Hopefully everyone else feels the same way...It's a great cast
Posted by purrpower May 23, 2008 10:33 AM Report Abuse

I am very glad to see L&O CI renewed - I never miss and episode (thanks DVR) and am always watching the repeats. Falacci gets my vote over Wheeler, but the boss could stand a makeover..
Posted by Beachguy04 May 23, 2008 10:37 AM Report Abuse

I agree on the captain: bring back Jamey Sheridan. It brought such a good dynamic to Eames and Goren...and he got Goren...knew enough to let him be smart.

I'm glad the show's coming back; it remains my fave among the L & O franchise, although until Anthony Anderson came to the original, I was falling in love with that one again. I believed Green and Lupo were as good as Green and Briscoe, Briscoe and Logan and Briscoe and Ray. Wait...it's too bad we can't bring Briscoe back.

Posted by bluefairies

May 23, 2008 10:54 AM

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Great news!
Posted by zortil May 23, 2008 11:03 AM Report Abuse

Well, I knew that they were coming back to finish off the 7th season. But this is GREAT news! YAY!!! Great news for the AWESOME cast and even better news for the fans! This is my favourite Law and Order. :D And it is a show MUCH deserving of renewal.
Posted by QueenMad May 23, 2008 11:21 AM Report Abuse

Love this show and I am glad they are bringing it back. My only gripe with it is since ADA Carver left, were has the Law portion of the show been? Cast someone in this role and show some trial scenes. D'Onofrio and Erbe are my favs but I love Mike Logan too. And I like Falacci better than Wheeler. She brings more spunk to the role and and handle herself very well!

All the L&O's have a very special place on my TIVO.

Posted by KateDFW

May 23, 2008 11:36 AM

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Okay here's my take I basically like everyone in CI, but I could definitely do without Mr. Brady Bunch Captain -Eric Bogosian. I just don't find him or his acting as "Captain" material. Just my thoughts.
Posted by coco6262 May 23, 2008 11:40 AM Report Abuse

When it comes to Law and Order:CI, in my opinion you can get rid of everyone except Chris Noth and Alicia Witt. I really like this team. They work together so well. I never miss an episode with these two. So do everyone a favor and make sure they return.
Posted by johnaf99 May 23, 2008 11:52 AM Report Abuse

I only watch it for Vincent D'onofrio. If he leaves, so do I!
Posted by joya2963 May 23, 2008 11:54 AM Report Abuse

I don't like Julianne Nicholson.
Posted by maurine May 23, 2008 12:00 PM Report Abuse

Law & Order: CI I would dearly miss the partnership of Vincent D'onofrio and Kathryn Erbe, the show wouldn't be CI without them. Over time I enjoyed the additions of Chris Noth and Julianne Nicholson which changed the "style" somewhat of CI, but to lose either D'onofrio or Erbe would be a huge loss.
Posted by papernot May 23, 2008 12:04 PM Report Abuse

Great news on the renewal. Logan and Falacci - a great team. Logan taking on the role of mentor, whoddathunkit. And PLEASE, somebody get Kathryn Erbe a barrette for her hair; enough of her hair hanging in her face.
Posted by midwest01 May 23, 2008 12:07 PM Report Abuse

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