The CW is adding a Canadian twist to one of television’s most iconic franchises. The network has picked up the first two seasons of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, bringing the series to U.S. audiences for the first time this fall as part of its 2025-2026 lineup.
Led by Rectify’s Aden Young and City on Fire’s Kathleen Munroe, the ensemble cast also includes Karen Robinson (Schitt’s Creek), K.C. Collins (The Cleaning Lady), Nicola Correia-Damude (Shadowhunters), Araya Mengesha (Brother), and Dylan Taylor (Departure). Together, they bring depth and sharp instincts to this Toronto-based take on the beloved procedural format.
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Set in Canada’s largest city, the show follows Detective Sergeants Henry Graff (Young) and Frankie Bateman (Munroe), elite members of the Specialized Criminal Investigations Unit. The duo tackles high-stakes homicides with a psychological edge—unraveling not just how crimes were committed, but why. From high finance and politics to real estate and media, no sector is off-limits as they dig into the city’s most powerful circles.
Season 1 first premiered on Citytv in 2024 and quickly became the network’s top-rated primetime drama debut of the year. Season 2 is currently airing in Canada, and both seasons will now have a home on The CW.
Based on the original format by Dick Wolf and developed by Law & Order veteran Rene Balcer for Universal Television, Law & Order Toronto is showrun by Tassie Cameron (Mary Kills People). The series is produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc., in association with Universal International Studios and Citytv, a subsidiary of Rogers Sports & Media. Executive producers include Erin Haskett, Amy Cameron, Alex Patrick, and David Valleau, with Tex Antonucci serving as co-executive producer.
“The Law & Order brand is one of the most iconic in television history, and this Toronto edition is a gripping new chapter we’re thrilled to bring to our viewers,” said Brad Schwartz, President of The CW Network.