The Detectives

Each episode in this series is a reenactment of a major Canadian crime.

I usually find productions like this (e.g. The First 48) to be dry and fairly uninteresting, but the makers have managed to capture the feel of the investigations as well as the facts. I think that this is because this series uses quality Canadian actors. The production values are also very good.

This show is absolutely extraordinary.....it rivals 48 hours but is paced in a very Canadian way with no fake dramatic build-up. It covers all the most well-known cases in Canadian crime and deals with them is a most interesting and informative way. Narrated and featuring the actual detectives active on the cases it also stars some OUTSTANDING Canadian actor and actresses. I simply cannot praise this show enough from the high production values to the actors and the cases chosen. At the end of each case we hear the resolution and if that is not topical enough, their real names are given as are the cities so internet verification is always possible. Perhaps the BEST true-crime series I have ever seen. Thanks for making it and I hope it continues for more seasons. VERY highly recommended.

CBC is really on a roll the last few years fantastic original programming - this show being no exception and a fabulous addition to high-quality true crime dramas.

Great production - HIGHLY recommend.

I have to say for a Canadian developed, produced, acted, and directed series, this is about as good as it gets. It stars some of the best, and most recognizable, Canadian actors. To have someone of the stature of Michael Ironside really adds a lot of credibility to the series - even though he only appears in one episode. Hugh Dillon is no slouch either. And to boot it's a CBC series. One of the best they've produced in years. I'm only through the first four episodes, my favourites being 1&3, so far. I really hope they do a season two, and more...

An exceptionally well rounded CBC show based on real life crimes. I realize that there are a limited number of shows produced each season but I'm hoping that "The Detectives" season could be longer. Barring longer seasons my next wish is that this series will continue for a few more years to come.