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The Border

2008 – 2010Show3 seasons38 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureDrama
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A tense, intriguing drama series about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 38 episodes · best: S2E13 "Going Dark" 8.5

Episodes

7.5
7.7
7.8

Story

The Border is a Canadian drama that aired on CBC Television and 20 other TV networks worldwide. It was created by Peter Raymont, Lindalee Tracey, Janet MacLean and Jeremy Hole of White Pine Pictures. The Executive in Charge of Production is Janice Dawe. Episodes in the first season were directed by John Fawcett, Michael DeCarlo, Ken Girotti, Kelly Makin, Brett Sullivan and Philip Earnshaw. The first season had a total budget of 20 million dollars, with about 1.5 million dollars per episode. The series is set in Toronto and follows agents of the fictitious Immigration and Customs Security agency. ICS was created by the Government of Canada to deal with trans-border matters concerning Canadian national security including terrorism and smuggling. The cancellation of The Border was announced by the CBC after three seasons were aired.

Feels like

  • Canadian Drama
  • National Security
  • Border Control
  • Espionage Thriller
  • Political Intrigue
  • Procedural Drama
  • Crime Investigation
  • Contemporary Issues
  • Government Agency
  • Gritty Realism

Cast

24 of 33 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Fawcett
Written by
Janet MacLean, Denis McGrath, Jeremy Hole

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 7, 2008 · January 14, 2010 · Ended

First aired
January 7, 2008
Last aired
January 14, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 38 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Friend on the Force, Vasquez Always Dies, Cowboy Cop +9

  • Friend on the Force
  • Vasquez Always Dies
  • Cowboy Cop
  • Fictional Counterpart
  • Handsome Lech
  • Action Girlfriend
  • Retired Badass
  • Character Death
  • Professional Killer
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Shout-Out
  • A Day in the Limelight

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Border?"

Questions about The Border

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Border?

The RokuPlexXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, The Border is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is The Border worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Border okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The Border?

27 h

About 27 hours: 38 episodes in 3 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2010.

What tropes does The Border use?

Friend on the ForceVasquez Always DiesCowboy CopFictional CounterpartHandsome LechAction GirlfriendRetired BadassCharacter DeathProfessional KillerWhat the Hell, Hero?Shout-OutA Day in the Limelightand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Friend on the Force, Vasquez Always Dies, and Cowboy Cop.