A police procedural about the Major Case Squad division of the New York Police Department.
The second spin-off of the original Law & Order series, Criminal Intent follows the Major Case Squad as they investigate high-profile cases, such as those involving VIPs, government officials, and top business executives.
The show differentiates itself from both of the other Law & Order series by paying closer attention to the actions and motives of the criminals, instead of only focusing on the police and prosecution.