Flashpoint (2008– ) 6.9
A television program about a special tactical team that rescues hostages, busts gangs, defuses bombs, and takes on other tough cases. |
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Flashpoint (2008– ) 6.9
A television program about a special tactical team that rescues hostages, busts gangs, defuses bombs, and takes on other tough cases. |
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| Amy Jo Johnson | ... |
Jules Callaghan
(75 episodes, 2008-2012)
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| Hugh Dillon | ... |
Ed Lane
(75 episodes, 2008-2012)
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| David Paetkau | ... |
Sam Braddock
(75 episodes, 2008-2012)
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| Sergio Di Zio | ... |
Mike Scarlatti
(75 episodes, 2008-2012)
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| Enrico Colantoni | ... |
Gregory Parker
(75 episodes, 2008-2012)
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| Michael Cram | ... |
Kevin 'Wordy' Wordsworth
(51 episodes, 2008-2011)
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| Tattiawna Jones | ... |
Winnie Camden
(46 episodes, 2009-2012)
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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 ... Written by Anonymous
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.