CI5: The New Professionals (1998– )

CI5, the British squad formed by George Cowley to combat 'anarchy, acts of terror, crimes against the public', has developed into an international force with operatives hired from around ... See full summary »

Creator:

Brian Clemens

Stars:

Edward Woodward, Kal Weber, Colin Wells

Cast

Series cast summary:
Edward Woodward	...	Harry Malone (13 episodes, 1999)
Kal Weber	...	Chris Keel (13 episodes, 1999)
Colin Wells	...	Sam Curtis (13 episodes, 1999)
Lexa Doig	...	Tina Backus (13 episodes, 1999)
Adrian Irvine	...	Spencer (11 episodes, 1999)

Storyline

CI5, the British squad formed by George Cowley to combat 'anarchy, acts of terror, crimes against the public', has developed into an international force with operatives hired from around the world by the 1990s. With connections to the FBI, CIA and other law-enforcement agencies, CI5 operates outside borders with a group of specialists under a similar brief.

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Genres:

Action | Crime

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 September 1999 (UK)

Also Known As:

CI5 - Ammattilaiset

Filming Locations:

Brands Hatch racing track, Kent, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

David Wickes TV, Matrix New Professionals Partnership, Mark 1 Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Follows The Professionals (1977)

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Soundtracks

(title theme)
by Laurie Johnson
Arranged by Chris Winter & Hywell Maggs
Produced by David Bainbridge

User Reviews

A weak, silly mess

Apparently, CI5 is no longer hiring members from the police or armed forces, and has started recruiting at modelling agencies. The plot-lines are ludicrous, the scripts are laughable and the cast, supposedly portraying the dangerous, highly-trained peak of global law enforcement, have all the menace of rice pudding and are about as attractive. A pathetic attempt to relive the original series of "The Professionals", this latest series is totally lacking any drama, suspense, wit or talent. George Cowley would eat this bunch for breakfast.