Deep in the City (1999–2000)
"The City" (original title)

Flesh and Blood is a contemporary upstairs downstairs that follows the parallel and intersecting lives of people in Toronto. Lives brought together by a murder where the ring of a gunshot ... See full summary »

Stars:

Torri Higginson, John Ralston, Shannon Lawson

3 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Torri Higginson	...	Katharine Strachan (25 episodes, 1999-2000)
John Ralston	...	Jack Berg (25 episodes, 1999-2000)
Shannon Lawson	...	Marly Lamarr (22 episodes, 1999-2000)
Jody Racicot	...	St. Crispin St. James (16 episodes, 1999-2000)
Matthew Lemche	...	Strachan Berg (14 episodes, 1999-2000)
Michael Sarrazin	...	Milt (14 episodes, 1999-2000)
Robin Brûlé	...	Angie Hart (13 episodes, 1999)
Aidan Devine	...	Father Shane Devlin (13 episodes, 1999)
James Gallanders	...	Detective Michael Croft (12 episodes, 1999-2000)
Larissa Laskin	...	Talia Onassis (12 episodes, 1999-2000)
Arnold Pinnock	...	Tyrone Meeks (11 episodes, 1999)
Victoria Moseley	...	Mercy (11 episodes, 1999)

Storyline

Flesh and Blood is a contemporary upstairs downstairs that follows the parallel and intersecting lives of people in Toronto. Lives brought together by a murder where the ring of a gunshot echoes across the border between rich and poor. A mystery. A shared dream. Hope, survival, sex, betrayal - the usual. And the not so usual. The First World meets the Third World in the streets of Toronto, the city the country loves to hate.

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Plot Keywords:

soap

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 March 1999 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Deep in the City

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canadian Television (CTV), Pearson Television International, Pebblehut Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Spun-off from The City (1999)

User Reviews

Uniquely Canadian

This show wouldn't have lasted one season on American television, not because it is different than most prime time soaps because it is serious, but because it is so diverse. I was disappointed that it was cancelled after only two seasons considering the great potential that existed for the further development of not only the main characters from the second season, but also of the minor characters from the first season which were all but written out of a few episodes in the second season. Most disappointing was the sudden disappearance of their son Strachen (played by Matthew Lemche) who only appeared in a limited number of episodes, the season premiere and two near and in the finale. Also, I thought there was great potential for the development of the characters of Angie (played by Robin Brule) and Tyrone who appeared in maybe two episodes this season. They seemed to take all the edge out of the second season and turned it into a typical prime time soap which was most likely it's demise. But if you get a chance to watch it on CTV, please do, especially the first season because it is a wonderful show.