- A new Law & Order spinoff is coming to the United States this fall.
- Titled Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, the show will air beginning September 24, 2025 on the CW Network.
- The show is already renewed for season 2 in 2026.
Ever since Law & Order first premiered in the U.S. in 1990, the franchise has continually developed a loyal fanbase. From those watching the original series to longtime followers of shows like Law & Order: SVU and Law & Order: Organized Crime, people love to follow first responders solving difficult and oftentimes gruesome cases every week.
Even though the current Law & Order shows air on either NBC or Peacock, fans may want to pay attention to this piece of news. A new spinoff series is joining the TV franchise this fall — and it is set to premiere on a channel that’s off the beaten path for creator Dick Wolf.
Titled Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, a May report from Variety shared that the show is slated to be part of the CW Network’s 2025-2026 TV season lineup. What’s more, an article from Deadline revealed that the show is expected to air its first episode on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET on the CW.
As far as what Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent is about, the show will follow Detective Sergeants Henry Graff (Aden Young) and Frankie Bateman (Kathleen Monroe) as they lead the Specialized Criminal Investigations Unit in Toronto, Canada. As they solve a different case every week, the duo will also need to maneuver through the worlds of finance, politics, real estate, media and other work sectors.
It’s important to note that while Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent is premiering in the U.S. this fall, the show already wrapped up airing its second season in Canada. But there’s no need to worry that you won’t get to see the whole show in the states, as the CW revealed that season 2 will air sometime in 2026.
Curious to get a first taste of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent? Take a look below at the official trailer CityTV (the channel the show airs on in Canada) premiered on YouTube back in 2024:
Well, this is certainly intriguing!
As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey’s Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.
