kofila Review of Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)

An absolute masterclass by Vincent D'Onofrio

[10/10 · 16 February 2019]

I am objectively obsessed with the darkness of the human mind. The incredibly savage and cruel things one can do to another. The neverending scale of evil. And, to me, that what this show is all about. Vincent D'Onofrio's character just steals each and every one of the shows with his incredible insight and craving for more knowledge, for understanding why. Eventhough the show itself is sort of a standard criminal procedural he brings an incredible depth and curiosity to the whole thing. You can even see on Kathy Erbe's face how honestly moved, captivated and surprised she can get from witnessing this incredible layered performance he brings again and again. He has brought me to tears, bursts of laughter, a feeling of absolute compassion and empathy.. What an amazing experience from a NBC show. Even more if you take into consideration how shallow and empty are all of the other shows not only from the Law and Order family but the whodunnit genre as whole. Thank you, Vincent.