Intelligence To Be Axed?

Is Canadian TV show Intelligence going to be axed? A post on The Tyee certainly seems to suggest so. It would be a shame if CBC did axe it as it is a quality show. The acting is great, the storyline is one of the best I’ve come across and it all combines to keep you impatient for the next episode.

For those of you not in the know, Intelligence is a Vancouver-based crime drama about an Organised Crime boss (Jimmy Reardon - played by Ian Tracey) turned informant for the Organised Crime Unit (OCU) - specifically a CI for Vancouver OCU Directory Mary Spalding (played by Klea Scott). Some of you may think of The Sopranos when watching it, but for sure it’s better. Like The Sopranos, there’s a strip club, but throw in a biker gang out to take Jimmy’s business, an OCU assistant director gunning for Maria’s job, major weed deals, a brother who can get out of control and a crazy ex-wife… you’ve got a hit show full of twists and turns.

The show is also in that cool Canadian style (in the same way Trailer Park Boys is too) which only helps to put it head and shoulders above similar American shows. A bit less action (it’s not a negative though) and a bit more story than American offerings too, so it definitely has longevity.

If you haven’t checked it out yet then for sure you should - you won’t be disappointed.

EDIT: There was a petition but it was closed down… a new one has been started up, so if you like the show and want to see a third season then sign the Save CBC’s Intelligence Petition.