dacouzens Based on true events, Da Vinci's Inquest portrays the troubled life of Vancouver coroner Dominic Da Vinci (brilliantly portrayed by Nichols Campbell) as he weaves his way through the politics and compromises needed to make a difference while dealing with personal demons, in-your-face adversaries, and the subtle erosive effect of societal apathy. With a brilliant supporting cast including the late great Donnelly Rhodes and Ian Tracey, developer Chris Haddock sets a high standard for authentic location-specific story-telling. Cinematographer David Frazee's work here is not to be overlooked; look to him to do more directing and producing in the future.

itrofimova I am a very-very picky member of audience. I like reality-related shows, and it should be "make-believe closer to 100%". It is hard for me to do not notice sloppy jobs, as I am a scientist. Before this serial I had only 2 serials which passed the line "good" for me (Sopranos and Mad Men), so I am glad to watch it. I would not watch anything with poor performance and poor director's work. Most of series (I am 51 now, I had a quick look at many of them, trust me) did not pass one episode on me; 3-4 series I watched for 1-2 seasons, but they did not survive on me: either stories get too silly, or cheesy, or attention to details is too sloppy. Da Vinci's inquest passed for me to the "greatest job I ever saw on TV" - acting is great not only for the main guy, but for every single small role on the background, operator job (not being shy to obstruct the view or do not bother showing what should be there), attention to the details (people are mumbling like real people, CSI wear and act as the are supposed to, bad guys are not 100% bad, good guys are not 100% good, dead people look dead, weather is real, etc). It seems that a very good professional was in control of this production. Too bad it was discontinued. The team deserves recognition, for sure.

Nick Damian Yeah, for a Canadian TV show, this is not bad at all.Canada has actually been producing some better TV shows - not only to do with fishermen, farmers or young girls in Prince Edward Island back 200 years ago.Filmed in Vancouver, which I currently live in - I find it interesting.However and this is a very issue for me to deal with, since I know the city very well and almost every corner and building in the city, when the cops or anybody is going for a ride in the car to a crime scene, the go all over the city - across bridges and parts of the city far from where they actually should need to go, because usually the crime is located within a 3 minute walk from their office.Example: Detectives Shannon and Leary go to a crime scene at Abbott and Hastings Street. When they get the call, they are 1 block away at Carrall and Hastings or at Cambie and Hastings (each is 1 block away and a 45 second walk to the crime scene).They get in the car, drive all over the city streets - going in opposite directions of the crime scene, drive the wrong way down one way streets, they don't have to stop for lights, pedestrians or traffic or buses. Then 5 minutes later they end up at the crime scene - which was a 45 second walk from their starting point.Basically I am annoyed that since I know the setting very well, and as I drive it, I am insulted as to how they tour the city all the time to go only a block or two.Also, my home has been used in so many episodes and I have not been credited for it on this site.So, aside from the fact that they drive all over town to go 1 or 2 blocks away and always eat at the same restaurant - which is a totally horrible place to eat on skid row where the crack-heads hang, it's an OK show.I've also have been on several episodes and have not been credited for them either.

rickrudge I am so happy to start seeing "The Da Vinci Inquest" here in the United States. WGN has started broadcasting episodes (sometimes three or four a day). I couldn't be happier. This series is so fresh and new compared to what else is out there. If you get a chance, please watch a couple of episodes.I get so tired of the US made TV shows, like "Law & Order" or the various, tired "CSI" shows. You can usually solve the mystery a quarter into the program. "DVI" shows compelling, lovable characters digging up clues and evidence. You easily like them and are rooting for their success.Filmed in Vancouver, BC (one of the most beautiful cities in this continent) the program is very noire-like. It doesn't necessarily glorify the city. Junkies look pretty lousy on this show and how the police treat them is a lot different than what you see in US shows (even like in Cops).I recommend to all of my fellow US viewers, to give this show a try. You will love it.