In June 2023, it was announced that
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent had been given a 10-episode series order, based on the original series created by
Dick Wolf and
René Balcer for Universal Television. The series is produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures. Directors include
Holly Dale who directed the 1st, 3rd and 9th episodes, as well as
David Wellington,
Peter Stebbings,
Sudz Sutherland, Rachel Leiterman, Winnifred Jong,
Sharon Lewis and
David Straiton. The episode "Crack Reporter" was partially inspired by the
crack cocaine scandal that involved former Toronto mayor
Rob Ford in 2013. The series was renewed for a second and third season in June 2024. == Broadcast ==