"Da Vinci's Inquest" (1998) TV series 1998-2005

User Rating:

7.8/10   

Creator:

Chris Haddock

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Release Date:

7 October 1998 (Canada)

Genre:

Crime | Mystery | Drama

Tagline:

He has a way with people, especially when they're dead.

Plot:

A Vancouver cop turned coroner searches for truth and justice with the help of his friends.

Plot Keywords:

Coroner | Police | Detective | Forensic | Criminal Investigation

Awards:

34 wins & 56 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 9	1:35 AM	ABC
Mon. Nov. 16	1:35 AM	ABC

Cast

Nicholas Campbell	...	Dominic Da Vinci (91 episodes, 1998-2005)
Donnelly Rhodes	...	Det. Leo Shannon (90 episodes, 1998-2005)
Venus Terzo	...	Det. Angela Kosmo (90 episodes, 1998-2005)
Ian Tracey	...	Det. Mick Leary (90 episodes, 1998-2005)
Sarah Strange	...	Helen (81 episodes, 1998-2005)
Alex Diakun	...	Chick Savoy (80 episodes, 1998-2005)
Sarah-Jane Redmond	...	Sgt. Sheila Kurtz / ... (72 episodes, 1998-2005)
Gerard Plunkett	...	Chief Coroner Bob Kelly / ... (71 episodes, 1998-2005)
Suleka Mathew	...	Dr. Sunita 'Sunny' Ramen (66 episodes, 1998-2003)
Gwynyth Walsh	...	Dr. Patricia Da Vinci (52 episodes, 1998-2002)
Kimberly Hawthorne	...	Det. Rose Williams (42 episodes, 2000-2005)

Also Known As:

Coroner Da Vinci (Canada: French title) (dubbed version)

Runtime:

44 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Certification:

Singapore:M18 | Hungary:16

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

Trivia:

The character of Dominic Da Vinci was based on the real-life B.C. Chief Coroner Doctor Larry Campbell, who after his tenure of coroner acted as a technical advisor on the show. In 2002 Larry Campbell was elected mayor of Vancouver.

Quotes:

Dominic Da Vinci: I'll tell ya that, for free.

Movie Connections:

Followed by "Da Vinci's City Hall" (2005)

A great TV series!

I am so happy to start seeing "The Da Vinci Inquest" here in the United States. WGN has started broadcasting episodes (sometimes three or four a day). I couldn't be happier. This series is so fresh and new compared to what else is out there. If you get a chance, please watch a couple of episodes.

I get so tired of the US made TV shows, like "Law & Order" or the various, tired "CSI" shows. You can usually solve the mystery a quarter into the program. "DVI" shows compelling, lovable characters digging up clues and evidence. You easily like them and are rooting for their success.

Filmed in Vancouver, BC (one of the most beautiful cities in this continent) the program is very noire-like. It doesn't necessarily glorify the city. Junkies look pretty lousy on this show and how the police treat them is a lot different than what you see in US shows (even like in Cops).

I recommend to all of my fellow US viewers, to give this show a try. You will love it.