Just finished watching "Intelligence" (26 episodes)

[Old and In the Way]

Started watching this CBC production last week, on a whim. I guess this is why I like Netflix so much. When I find a show that I like, I can watch episode after episode, keeping my interest and the show continuity intact. If you like crime drama's, I can recommend "Intelligence". It has elements and production values similar to MI-5 and 24....but the storyline is remarkably non-violent and relatively low tech. It focuses instead on the human interplay between the Canadian Organized Crime Unit and organized crime in Vancouver, BC. Great music, editing, acting...very suspenseful.

As the storylines develop, we find (as if we didn't already know), not all 'good' guys are good nor all 'bad' guys bad. Not surprisingly, the US of A doesn't get much positive framing in this series. A pretty entertaining series that has the requisite twists and turns. But, be prepared, the final 2 minutes in the last show are a bit of a bummer.

It's amazing that I've never heard about this series until I stumbled upon it doing a Netflix search. This show deserved more than 2 seasons.

[beac]

1. Thanks for the tip.

Added to my queue! :hi:

[elocs]

2. Here it is:

Intelligence: Season 1
2006NR 4 discs / 14 episodes

Packed with intrigue, duplicity and tension, this edgy crime drama delves into the shadowy world of the Vancouver syndicate and the cops who keep it under surveillance. When a biker gang threatens his territory, businessman -- and mob kingpin -- Jimmy Reardon (Ian Tracey) becomes a stool pigeon for Organized Crime Unit director Mary Spalding (Klea Scott) … in exchange for her turning a blind eye to his "extracurricular" activities.

Cast:
Ian Tracey, Klea Scott, John Cassini, Matt Frewer, Alana Husband, Kyla Wise, Camille Sullivan, Sturla Gunnarsson
Creator:
Chris Haddock
Genres:
Television, TV Crime Dramas, TV Dramas
This show is:
Exciting, Gritty
Format:
DVD and streaming



Intelligence: Season 2
2007NR 4 discs / 12 episodes

Intelligence authorities on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border are eager to nab Jimmy Reardon (Ian Tracey), a Vancouver drug kingpin -- and secret informant to Mary Spalding (Klea Scott), director of the city's Organized Crime Unit. While Reardon works to hold on to his empire, Spalding works to protect her inside man while steadily trying to advance her own career in the gripping second season of this intriguingly complex crime drama.

Cast:
Ian Tracey, Klea Scott, Matt Frewer, John Cassini
Creator:
Chris Haddock
Genres:
Television, TV Crime Dramas, TV Dramas
This show is:
Exciting, Gritty
Format:
DVD and streaming

[jannyk]

3. Thanks. I've pretty much gone through all the Brit series

and am looking for similar. Noticed it is by the same guy that 'created' Da Vinci's Quest - that was good. I'll add it to my queue when I get back to the States.

[Inchworm]

4. Watched the pilot- looking pretty good

Thanks

:thumbsup:

[GentryDixon]

5. I loved this series.

Too bad it hit too close to home and was canceled before Season 3 was "in the box".

DaVinci's Inquest is another Chris Haddock series starring Nicholas Campbell with Ian Tracy as a main character in the series. Very entertaining as well.

[Tikki]

6. Amazing television series both Da Vinci's Inquest and Intelligence...

According to the Da Vinci's Inquest web site....There were seven seasons of the show filmed.
Netflix has three instants and no delivered available.
Sure hope we get a chance to see more here in the States.

http://www.davincisinquest.com/episodes_dvi.php

Intelligence is so suspenseful...I heard a rumour that internal gov. forces put an end to the show.
Who knows for sure!!!

Tikki
Your recommendations always appreciated