Season 2 • Episode 10
LatestThe Tribal and Metro partnership is in jeopardy following the scalping of a Metro cop. Sam and Buke face the reality of the future.
The department of Federal Justice attempts to save political face under the mask of inclusion and collaboration as they take control of the Tribal Police Force that governs the four Indian Reserves that surround the city. Interim Tribal Chief Samantha Woodburn attempts to overcome political red tape and must also prove herself amongst the old-white-boys club of the Metro Police. Thrust into an unfamiliar world, she navigates politics and procedure as she clashes with her new partner, Chuck "Buke" Bukansky, a seasoned but broken-down Metro Police detective.
Acting
Matten carries the whole damn show on her back.
Writing
Scott knows exactly which institutional buttons to push.
Creator
Ron E. Scott
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Creator Ron E. Scott is Métis and specifically wrote this to counter the 'magical Native' trope in Canadian media—Samantha's competence is treated as threatening, not mystical.
The show was abruptly canceled after two seasons despite critical praise, reportedly because CBC couldn't justify the budget for 'niche' Indigenous content—ironically proving the show's entire thesis.
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