I Think Law & Order: Criminal Intent Is Dead

At least, Jeff Goldblum's leaving the show amidst questions about its renewal. I think this is for the best. The show doesn't have a vibe right now, and much more so than any of the other entries in the franchise, it was character-dependent. With the show moving to Los Angeles, and across the pond, I think it's okay if there's a serious refresh. I wouldn't object if they came back with some new attempted spinoffs—a show that dealt with crimes below the level of crime or sexual assault might be one way to revitalize the show, and to change its timbre. Trial By Jury wasn't a terrible idea, but cutting out the cops was probably a mistake. Stanley Fish isn't entirely wrong about who Law & Order doesn't like, but he forgets that we like cops more than we like lawyers.