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The legacy of television’s most successful brand continues with Law & Order: Criminal Intent — The Fourth Year. Analyze crimes from the unique perspective of the lawbreakers themselves as they strategize and execute the plans that end up on the New York Police Department’s Major Case Squad roster. This collectible five-disc set includes all 23 gripping episodes from the powerful fourth season, and features a distinguished cast, including Vincent D’Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan and Courtney B. Vance. Joining them are powerful guest stars such as Chris Noth, Tatum O’Neal, Rosanna Arquette, Neil Patrick Harris and Peter Bogdanovich. The iconic Dick Wolf brings you entertainment at its finest with the innovative and intelligent Law and Order: Criminal Intent — The Fourth Year.
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By A. Simmons
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I have been waiting for Season 4 to be released for a long time and now my hopes are up that by Summer 2009, I may actually have it on my bookcase, along with the first three seasons. I love L&O: CI the best. You can't beat the teaming of Vincent, Kathryn, Courtney and Jamey -- and the episode lineup -- "Beast," "The Good Child," "The View From Up Here," and "Inert Dwarf" -- to name a few. I have watched the fourth season episodes on television, over and over again, and I am still enthralled, still fascinated, and it will be wonderful to be able to watch these episodes COMMERCIAL FREE! So, Bring It On!!
26 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By Miss America
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I believe the reason all of us Law and Order fans are not getting the DVD's to come out in the fashion we would like is because; WOLF PRODUCTIONS is making more money selling the franchises to TNT, Bravo, etc. If you could buy the DVD's, why would anyone want to watch the episodes on television with commercials? These DVD's we are so dearly awaiting to be sold on Amazon will come out after all the reruns have been shown so many times, the maximum profits will already be made. Even the Actors are making money each time they are on TV. Sales of DVD's are just a drop in the bucket compared to the money being made shown on all the television channels. Just a thought.....From Someone in Love with all of the Law & Orders, especially CI!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By D. Musal
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I have two things I would like to point out to previous reviewers. One concerns lack of 'bonus' material, and the other concerns Chris Noth's addition as the HUGELY popular Mike Logan from the mothership series after a decade of 'Exile' (pun intended) to Staten Island.
One previous review raves about the episode titled 'Great Barrier', which features the (nearly) fatal face to face confrontation between Goren and his nemesis Nicole Wallace, but fails to mention the fact that there were TWO different endings broadcast by NBC, depending on where you lived.
The 'bonus' material is the 'second' ending to 'Great Barrier', which is very thoughtfully located on the same disk as the entire episode for ease of comparing.
The first ending was broadcast for everywhere EAST of the Mississippi River (Nicole escapes and lives on).
The second ending was broadcast for everywhere WEST of the Mississippi River (Nicole is shot and killed by Goren).
The neat thing was that viewers got to vote as to which ending would become the official outcome of Nicole's character. (The first ending, Nicole escapes and lives on, was the winner).
(Ironically, in our area, right on the west side of the river, our local station was given the option of which to show, and they chose the East version, so I had never seen the second ending)!
My second item is the puzzling (to me) attacks on Chris Noth and his character Mike Logan. While I am a big fan of Goren and Eames, and agree that Goren's character is the face of the show, the fact is that Vincent had a major issue with his health due to the ultra-demanding workload of being in about 90% of the scenes, and he was either going to have to quit, or possibly be totally replaced if they didn't find a way to lower his workload.
Hence, Dick Wolf swallowed some of his pride and brought Chris Noth's character (Mike Logan) back on board to lighten the load.
All the longtime fans of the 'mothersip' know that Det. Logan was the most popular character by far for those first five seasons of L&O and were delighted to see him return!
The only problem was the producers just couldn't settle on who to partner him with.
My personal opinion was that his first partner was the best (Det. Barek), but his pairing with Det. Fallaci was hugely entertaining due to her getting into Capt. Ross' face, thereby forcing Logan to be the 'voice of reason' between them. The irony was not lost on Logan or the audience.
My least favorite partner for Logan was Det. Wheeler. I just never found her character that convincing. She was too young to be up at Major Case, and she was only there because Ross was her 'rabbi'. She ultimately stayed, I believe, because she was a personal favorite of Dick Wolf. Again, that is just my opinion. Previous opinions have varied, but any weakness of Logan/Noth can be attributed to the writing, as he can only perform to what is written.
And contrary to one previous reviewer, NO actor, including Jack Nicholson can overcome bad writing on an episode, PERIOD!
P.S. I edited this review as I had it wrong on who shot Nicole in the second ending. I originally thought I saw Eames shoot her, but it was definitely Goren, which would have made the most sense when you think about it.
One previous review raves about the episode titled 'Great Barrier', which features the (nearly) fatal face to face confrontation between Goren and his nemesis Nicole Wallace, but fails to mention the fact that there were TWO different endings broadcast by NBC, depending on where you lived.
The 'bonus' material is the 'second' ending to 'Great Barrier', which is very thoughtfully located on the same disk as the entire episode for ease of comparing.
The first ending was broadcast for everywhere EAST of the Mississippi River (Nicole escapes and lives on).
The second ending was broadcast for everywhere WEST of the Mississippi River (Nicole is shot and killed by Goren).
The neat thing was that viewers got to vote as to which ending would become the official outcome of Nicole's character. (The first ending, Nicole escapes and lives on, was the winner).
(Ironically, in our area, right on the west side of the river, our local station was given the option of which to show, and they chose the East version, so I had never seen the second ending)!
My second item is the puzzling (to me) attacks on Chris Noth and his character Mike Logan. While I am a big fan of Goren and Eames, and agree that Goren's character is the face of the show, the fact is that Vincent had a major issue with his health due to the ultra-demanding workload of being in about 90% of the scenes, and he was either going to have to quit, or possibly be totally replaced if they didn't find a way to lower his workload.
Hence, Dick Wolf swallowed some of his pride and brought Chris Noth's character (Mike Logan) back on board to lighten the load.
All the longtime fans of the 'mothersip' know that Det. Logan was the most popular character by far for those first five seasons of L&O and were delighted to see him return!
The only problem was the producers just couldn't settle on who to partner him with.
My personal opinion was that his first partner was the best (Det. Barek), but his pairing with Det. Fallaci was hugely entertaining due to her getting into Capt. Ross' face, thereby forcing Logan to be the 'voice of reason' between them. The irony was not lost on Logan or the audience.
My least favorite partner for Logan was Det. Wheeler. I just never found her character that convincing. She was too young to be up at Major Case, and she was only there because Ross was her 'rabbi'. She ultimately stayed, I believe, because she was a personal favorite of Dick Wolf. Again, that is just my opinion. Previous opinions have varied, but any weakness of Logan/Noth can be attributed to the writing, as he can only perform to what is written.
And contrary to one previous reviewer, NO actor, including Jack Nicholson can overcome bad writing on an episode, PERIOD!
P.S. I edited this review as I had it wrong on who shot Nicole in the second ending. I originally thought I saw Eames shoot her, but it was definitely Goren, which would have made the most sense when you think about it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
great stuff
I have the first 4 seasons and will prob have the full set by the time im done! I love the musical back drops that are never too loud or to soft
Published 9 days ago by robert poole
5.0 out of 5 stars
Intense
Got this series for my sister, she loves Vincent D'Onofrio and this set. This series is a keeper & something you can watch over & over again.
Published 1 month ago by shakatal
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Gold standard in crime shows
The acting writing etc. is top notch as with all Law and Order shows, this year has an episode featuring for Kansas Jayhawk football star, John Riggins. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Nixon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Criminal Intent is my favorite.
Out of all the Law & Order's, Ciminal Intent is by far the best. I love all the caracters on this series the best.
Published 3 months ago by jlabraat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love my CI!
Item arrived expertly packaged and on time. Was exactly as described. Fits perfectly with the rest of my CI collection.
Published 3 months ago by D. Anna S. Amponin
4.0 out of 5 stars
I like it
It is what I wanted and I so like the actors and actresses. Received it in time and was in great working order. Thank you
Published 4 months ago by val
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great series
This series is one of the best all time on television. The thought put into the writing on this show is amazing.
Published 4 months ago by William Arnett
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good season
The shipping was great and would buy again. These fit in my collection of the Law and order series.Hope to find more. Very good price.
Published 5 months ago by Jade
5.0 out of 5 stars
Criminal Intent Rocks
This show was so cerebral and I loved Gohram and Eameas! They were very effective in working off each other.
Published 5 months ago by C. L. Adler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Series...
I think also, this is one of the best. The writers have done such an excellent job in bringing out the characters of the actors.. The plots and detective work is amazing..... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Delores Dennis
