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All 22 episodes from season 1 of the US drama series. The detectives of the NYPD's Major Case Squad pursue New York City's worst criminal offenders and these episodes follow the Squad as they investigate a major jewellery heist, the deaths of a museum curator and an art authenticator, and the kidnapping of an executive's wife and his daughters. Episodes are: 'One', 'Art', 'Smothered', 'The Faithful', 'Jones', 'The Extra Man', 'Poison', 'The Pardoner's Tale', 'The Good Doctor', 'Enemy Within', 'The Third Horseman', 'Crazy', 'The Insider', 'Homo Homini Lupus', 'Semi-professional', 'Phantom', 'Seizure', 'Yesterday', 'Maledictus', 'Badge', 'Faith' and 'Tuxedo Hill'.
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This third Law and Order series tweaks the well known format of the original show even further than Special Victims Unit. Starring Vincent D'Onofrio, whose incredible performance is the heart of the series, as Detective Robert Goren, Criminal Intent now focuses on the criminals as much as the investigators, allowing the viewer to see the planning and execution of a crime as Goren and his team try to crack the case. This collection contains the entire first series of the show.
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
But this is probably my favourite of the lot. Mainly due to the supreme, intense acting of Mr Vincent D'Onofrio, who tears up the screen with his portrayal of criminal psychologist type person Det. Bobby Goren. It's a joy to behold him ripping the villains minds to shreds every week, with his amazing intellect and some funny one-liners thrown in too.
He does have a female partner who is very good too, played by Catherine Erbe, though she doesn't often get much of a chance to shine. The producers obviously realised what a coup they got with Vincent D'Onofrio signing on, and the focus is certainly on him.
This first series was very good, the story's weren't too 'same-y', and were consistently mind-boggling and sometimes disturbing, but you feel safe in the hands of Bobby Goren....
He does have a female partner who is very good too, played by Catherine Erbe, though she doesn't often get much of a chance to shine. The producers obviously realised what a coup they got with Vincent D'Onofrio signing on, and the focus is certainly on him.
This first series was very good, the story's weren't too 'same-y', and were consistently mind-boggling and sometimes disturbing, but you feel safe in the hands of Bobby Goren....
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By H. Lacroix
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D'Onofrio's acting skills are really captivating! Here is this detective, tall, big, clumsy-looking, with rings under his eyes and unshaven jowls- none of your usual good-looking type hero- and yet, his presence is more compelling than any baby-faced handsome actor. Forget Cruise, Di Caprio, Bloom or whoever it is that you prefer, I'd rather watch him act than any of the afore-mentioned. What is it with him? Subtlety, I think, and real acting talent! I bought the 6 DVD pack after having read a good TV review and I've spent the last two weeks watching nothing but this! I'm even saving the last two episodes because afterwards, that's it, over with! How pathetic is it?
Yes, he is annoying at times with his mr-know-it-all act and yes, we can't really believe that such a gifted cop could really exist!
I also wish that Erbe played a larger part in solving the cases, it's very much a the-guy-has-the-brains-the-woman-plods-along type of show!
However it is a very good series and I'm really waiting for the release of the 2nd season!
Yes, he is annoying at times with his mr-know-it-all act and yes, we can't really believe that such a gifted cop could really exist!
I also wish that Erbe played a larger part in solving the cases, it's very much a the-guy-has-the-brains-the-woman-plods-along type of show!
However it is a very good series and I'm really waiting for the release of the 2nd season!
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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I'm only two discs in, because I don't have the stamina to watch too many at once, but this is well worth it. Vincent D'Onofrio is brilliant and that Kathryn Erbe as his partner still manages to make an impression alongside "the Goran show" is a testament to her acting skills as well. Interrogation scenes are a guaranteed thrill and D'Onofrio's physical presence as well as his banter is captivating. Like an intimidating and mildly autistic Colombo crossed with Sherlock Holmes. Despite the not so mild supercop aspect to Goran, and the sometimes (okay, often) far-fetched plots, this is in many ways the most sophisticated of the Law and Orders. Less formulaic than the original (in terms of structure, not plot) and with better (less shock-value reliant) plots than Special Victims Unit. It's also less likely to leave you in a pit of despair over human nature. Though it can if it wants to. Courtney B. Vance is excellent as the D.A who is perhaps a little more slimy than usual for a "good guy" and Jamey Sheridan's Captain is often pleasantly bewildered as Goran reaches seemingly incomprehensible yet accurate conclusions on very little evidence. He and Eames run rings around their captain as well as the criminals.
The only thing I'd complain about is the title music. The rather beautiful remix of the 'Law and Order' music and the sepia shots of New York are replaced by something soulless I've never heard before and a poorly done slideshow imitation of the credits I saw when I caught it on TV. What is up with that?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Law & order criminal intent season 1
American crime drama at its best, all the cast are brilliant, but Vincent D'Onofrio is brilliant and the way he gets in the suspects heads and works them out with that penentrating... Read more
Published 22 months ago by kaz68
1.0 out of 5 stars
Frankly dreadful
The Criminal Intent team are supposed to handle the really bad cases. Pardon me but I am underwhelmed. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by Big Syd
5.0 out of 5 stars
I should have told you Vincent .....
I love the programme, I love the man. It's been a slow burner but now I cannot get enough of Vincent D'Onofrio. I can take or leave his partner Eames (a smile wouldn't go amiss). Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2009 by Ms. T. Joseph
1.0 out of 5 stars
One of the worst shows I`ve seen
After watching Law & Order Special wictims unit on tv several years ago, buying season 1 of criminal intent looked like an investment in a good tv show. Read more
Published on 18 July 2009 by J. Aasheim
5.0 out of 5 stars
In a League of Its Own - Unmissable
Criminal Intent elevates crime drama to a new level.
The stories are rich and complex, pulling the viewer into the story. Read more
The stories are rich and complex, pulling the viewer into the story. Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2008 by Richard Vasquez
5.0 out of 5 stars
More Kathryn Erbe Please
This is a very entertaing DVD Box Set , gripping & entertaining . A slight criticism is sometimes the storylines revole too much around Goren(Vincent D'Onofrio) , which is not a... Read more
Published on 10 May 2008 by J. T. Egan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Law and Order series
I agree with the other comments that this is definitely the best of the Law and Order series, mainly due to the wonderful Vincent D'Onofrio, he is mesmorising to watch on screen... Read more
Published on 10 April 2008 by Laurajojo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super Smart Crime Drama - An Outstanding Series
I watch a lot of US Crime dramas, and this is my No. 1 favourite.
It is pointless to compare all of the different strands of the Law and Order family because they are... Read more
It is pointless to compare all of the different strands of the Law and Order family because they are... Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2008 by Beautiful Dog Spirit
5.0 out of 5 stars
a nice extra...
I will not say much about this season, except that it's one of the best, it has humour and drama and I love to watch the episodes over and over... Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2007 by waldkind
5.0 out of 5 stars
Law and Order Fan - Worcester U.K.
I first came across the Law & Order series when living in South Africa in the eraly '90s. Having pleasantly rediscovered these captivating series while now living in England, I... Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2007 by A. C. H. Hall
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