Flashpoint (2008– )

A television program about a special tactical team that rescues hostages, busts gangs, defuses bombs, and takes on other tough cases.

Creators:

Mark Ellis, Stephanie Morgenstern

Stars:

Amy Jo Johnson, Hugh Dillon, David Paetkau

19 wins & 53 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Amy Jo Johnson	...	Jules Callaghan (75 episodes, 2008-2012)
Hugh Dillon	...	Ed Lane (75 episodes, 2008-2012)
David Paetkau	...	Sam Braddock (75 episodes, 2008-2012)
Sergio Di Zio	...	Mike Scarlatti (75 episodes, 2008-2012)
Enrico Colantoni	...	Gregory Parker (75 episodes, 2008-2012)
Michael Cram	...	Kevin 'Wordy' Wordsworth (51 episodes, 2008-2011)
Tattiawna Jones	...	Winnie Camden (46 episodes, 2009-2012)

Storyline

When the Strategic Response Unit arrives, the rules change. The bad guy's caught - he just doesn't know it yet. The SRU, inspired by Toronto's Emergency Task Force, is a handpicked team of elite cops. High risk is their business and these men and women do it all: rescue hostages, bust gangs, defuse bombs. Talk down suicidal teens. Protect the Pope. They handle state-of-the-art weapons - sniper rifles, flash-bang grenades, tasers. They climb the sides of buildings. See through walls. But they're different from other SWAT teams. Because their arsenal also includes a gift for words. A knowledge of human intuition. An instinct for when it's time to negotiate - and when the 'solution' calls for something more. On the scene, they're in charge. No one knows their job better. SRU Constables outrank senior Inspectors - and the Inspectors don't like it. Regular uniforms grumble when pushed aside by the SRU 'prima donnas.' While secretly wishing they were in their place. It's a tough job. A job ...

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Plot Keywords:

rescue | sniper | swat team | swat | tactical | 

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Taglines:

Making the call is never easy.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

CBS [United States] CTV [Canada]

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Critical Incident

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Avamar Entertainment, Pink Sky Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

41 min 41 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Based on the Emergency Task Force of the Toronto Police Service. Enrico Colantoni did the show because his brother was a 30-year veteran of the Toronto Police.

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Connections

Referenced in Way Off Broadway: Where's Taz? (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Flashpoint Theme"
by Amin Bhatia and Ari Posner

User Reviews

Glad to see Flashpoint is back on. . .missed it

A breath of fresh air. I love action/police dramas, but most are so predictable you can guess what the characters are about to do or say. Flashpoint is an exception. I find it more original, very suspenseful, and occasionally quite moving. The consistently impressive teamwork and professional attitude of the characters may be a bit unrealistic, but it makes for tight drama and people you can really feel connected to. The ensemble acting is seamless and effective. I am also a fan of Canadian shows such as Da Vinci's Inquest and Cold Squad. It seems our neighbors to the north are quite adept at creating excellent dramas with well-developed, appealing characters, and original plot lines.