Custody (25 Jun. 2010)

Lawyer Adam Westfall is held at gunpoint by Donald Mitchell, who won the custody case for Liam and Alice against his wife, Westfall's client Helen. Donald correctly assumed Helen is helped ... See full summary »

Director:

Paul A. Kaufman

Writers:

R.B. Carney, Mark Ellis (creator),

Stars:

Kathleen Robertson, Alan Van Sprang, Oluniké Adeliyi

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Kathleen Robertson	...	Helen Mitchell
Alan Van Sprang	...	Donald Mitchell
Oluniké Adeliyi	...	Leah Kerns
Darrin Baker	...	Adam Westfall
Tannis Burnett	...	Amanda
Hugh Dillon	...	Ed Lane
Amy Jo Johnson	...	Jules Callaghan
David Paetkau	...	Sam Braddock
Enrico Colantoni	...	Gregory Parker
Sergio Di Zio	...	Mike Scarlatti
Michael Cram	...	Kevin 'Wordy' Wordsworth
Tattiawna Jones	...	Winnie Camden
Todd Schroeder	...	Frank
Wayne Ward	...	Ted
Sharmila Dey	...	Melissa

Storyline

Lawyer Adam Westfall is held at gunpoint by Donald Mitchell, who won the custody case for Liam and Alice against his wife, Westfall's client Helen. Donald correctly assumed Helen is helped by the lawyer's assistant to abduct their children to Ireland. The team arrests Donald and chases Helen, who has taken the kids with the help of her boy-friend Jason.

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Plot Keywords:

boy | kidnapping | infidelity | father son relationship | adultery

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 June 2010 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

41 min 41 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Gregory Parker: Helen, listen to me. You haven't hurt anyone. You haven't threatened anyone, and that's good. It means you'll be with your kids again sooner rather than later. But if you raise that gun right now, everything changes. So please, please just put the gun down.
Sam Braddock: [pointing his gun at Helen - whispering to himself] Don't you dare. Don't make me go there.

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Crazy Credits

This episode does not begin with the usual "flash-forward" segment with which most episodes of Flashpoint begin.

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Soundtracks

"Start again"
by "ILLIYUN"
(uncredited)

User Reviews

great episode and standout performance of one guest actor

Hi, wanted to recognize the actor Kathleen Robertson for a riveting portrayal of Helen Mitchell in the Custody episode of Flashpoint.

I've seen some of her other work, and she always shines, but I just viewed the Custody episode, and felt so moved by her performance that I wanted to express my reaction.

Generally speaking, this type of series could be so cliché and derivative of 70's era crime shows. Flashpoint crashes through the stereotype and avoids the morass of rote plots with intelligent writing that reflects 21st century issues and conflicts. Very hip and relevant.

When I first saw Enrico Colantoni on screen in the first episode, I was very skeptical about his casting for this type program. I mean, after all, he totally nailed his character, Eliot DiMauro in Just Shoot Me. I must admit I did not ever view his subsequent series, Veronica Mars.

Not only has Enrico impressed me by bringing the warmth of Eliot into a crime drama, but has created depth and humanity in a very believable and interesting way.

Regarding Kathleen Robertson's role in the Custody episode, she was exceptional and I hope she gets bigger and better chances to show her acting brilliance!!

Regards,

L.A. Jimmi Lotterer