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Underrated proceduralPsychologically twistyToronto noir

Latest Episode

Voices

7.043 min

Season 2 • Episode 8

Latest

Voices

Nov 25, 2013

When the Property Manager at a seedy Parkdale tenement house winds up murdered, things take a strange turn when a resident with schizophrenia appears with the murder weapon, claiming the devil told him where it was.

Overview

The Psych Crimes Unit, a unique team of police detectives and mental health professionals, is tasked with solving bizarre and chilling crimes that cross the boundary between law enforcement and psychological disturbance.

Content warning

police detective canada psychiatrist mental health professional toronto, canada mental disorders

Trauma and healingSystemic failureEmpathy vs. justiceStigma of mental illness

Standout Aspects

Acting

David Sutcliffe's unraveling detective carries raw vulnerability.

Writing

Cases based on real Canadian mental health crises, unflinching.

Best for:Solo·Binge

Heads up:Triggers

Creators

Tracey Forbes, Calum de Hartog

First AiredJan 8, 2013

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonedark

Feelheavy

Seasons2·Episodes21

Top Cast

David Sutcliffe

Detective Aidan Black

Luisa d'Oliveira

Detective Poppy Wisnefski

Dayo Ade

Leo Beckett

Karen LeBlanc

Inspector Diane Caligra

Brooke Nevin

Dr. Clara Malone

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Tracey Forbes co-created this after writing for Flashpoint, another Toronto-set procedural with a cop therapist dynamic.

Cultural

Cracked was pioneering in 2013 for centering mentally ill victims rather than villains, years before 13 Reasons Why made it trendy.

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