Product Details

• Actors: Vincent D'Onofrio, Courtney B. Vance, Jamey Sheridan, Kathryn Erbe, Chris Noth
• Format: AC-3, Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles: English, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 5
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Universal Studios
• DVD Release Date: May 18, 2010
• Run Time: 962 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0037XPP8Y
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,272 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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The fifth season of Law & Order: Criminal Intent marks the appearance of Detective Mike Logan (Chris Noth). Noth originated the role in the 1990 premiere of Law & Order--the series that spawned the popular franchise. This time he's partnered with no-nonsense detective Carolyn Barek (Anabella Sciorra). The pair are in the same unit as Detectives Robert Goren (Vincent D'Onofrio) and Alexandra Eames (Kathryn Erbe). Criminal Intent purists may resent the intrusion of a new team of detectives and seeing quirky Goren only in about half the episodes, but the addition pumps some new life into the procedural drama. While Goren is a nervous intellectual who meticulously pieces together cases, Logan is confident but reactionary. Logan's temper has been somewhat tamed from his earlier days on the police force, but he isn't above tuning up a perp to get him locked up. Both teams work together in a two-part episode involving missing children who may have been abducted by a very high-profile and vindictive pedophile.

The season's most memorable episodes still are Goren-centric. The season premiere finds Goren matching wits with his nemesis, serial killer Nicole Wallace (Olivia d'Abo). The antagonizing nature of their relationship has been fascinating to watch over the years because they share some similar traits--traits that neither would like to admit they have. Other standout guest stars include Whoopi Goldberg and Malcolm McDowell. All 22 episodes--which originally aired on NBC during the 2005-2006 television season--are included in this five-disc boxed set. One of the beauties of the Law & Order franchise is you never know which characters may be replaced. By the end of the season, several of the more popular regulars will be gone. --Jae-Ha Kim

Product Description

New York’s war on crime enters an unprecedented phase of tension and conflict in the fifth season of Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Legendary producer Dick Wolf presides over 22 episodes of compelling, ripped-from-the-headlines cases as the Major Case Squad takes on some of its most difficult scenarios to date—from brainwashing and foul play to bondage and bizarre ritualistic killings. Chris Noth joins cast members Annabella Sciorra, Vincent D’Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan and Courtney B. Vance as well as guest stars Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Gladis, Leslie Hendrix and Malcolm McDowell for each riveting moment of suspenseful drama. Discover why this unique series in the critically acclaimed Law & Order franchise stays with viewers like no other show ever has long after the final clue is revealed.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Law and Order: Criminal Intent expands its premise March 14, 2010

By Kenneth Black

The format for "Law and Order: Criminal Intent" changes during its fifth season by introducing a second pair of detectives. The episodes alternate each week with the cases being solved by either series regulars Robert Goren (Vincent D'Onofrio) and Alexandra Eames (Kathryn Erbe) or by Detective Mike Logan (Chris Noth) and former FBI agent Detective Carolyn Barek (Annabella Sciorra).

The addition of Logan and Barek brings a different approach to the series as the reactionary Logan is teamed with the intelligent and low-key Barek. The differences of this team, as opposed to Goren and Eames, is not lost on how they interact with Captain James Deakins (Jamey Sheridan) and ADA Ron Carver (Courtney B. Vance).

Featured during the fifth season is the first two-part episode of the series, "In The Wee Small Hours," which involves both sets of detectives. "Star Trek" fans will be surprised to see Colm Meaney playing an egotistical judge in this episode.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Season 5... FINALLY. March 24, 2010

By Amber Hoppenworth

I am so excited that season five of CI is finally coming out on DVD. Unlike the other reviewers, I have to say that the addition of Barek and Logan was a great idea and the main reason I fell back in love with the show. I was more than a little saddened that Annabella Sciorra didn't stay for sixth season as I loved her character, Carolyn Barek, and very much lament the missed chances.

Still, season five produced some of my favorite episodes of the series. "In the Wee Small Hours" was very well done, as were "Scared Crazy" and "The Healer". I have to say that in terms of show mythology, everything from "To The Bone" through "The Good" was a fantastic set up for Jamey Sheridan's exit and completely set up all of season 6 and the fallout therein.

Something that has always - and will always - impressed me about Criminal Intent is that the internal character continuity is some of the most perfect on television. Character choices made in season 1 resonate and stay consistent straight through all of season 6 and beyond. Season five set the scene for everything that came after, including the deconstruction of the Goren/Eames partnership. Season five really is the last of the golden days for their partnership and friendship.

I have really been anticipating this release and can't wait to get it in my mail box!

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars On L&O, Criminal Intent March 24, 2010

By Adrienne Montesanti

I have long been a fan of LOCI, but only with Goren and Eames. I have tried watching the other half from Noth and Sciorra all the way up to Jeff Goldblum and partner. Although all others are very talented actors, I have been unable to enjoy them in these roles. I am totally taken by D'Onofrio and Erbe and the talent they bring to this show. I will certainly buy the 5th season, but you can bet that I only watch the ones with Goren and Eames. I am so very sorry that Mr. D'Onofrio is leaving and the heart will go out of the show. I will probably tune in to the new one but I don't think I will remain a fan. It would have been interesting to see Goren and
Eames' lives play out. Both Goren and Eames needed a minor theme of a romantic interest to brighten things up. Goodbye favorite show!!!!