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Cold Squad

1998·Show
98Episodes in7Seasons·TV-14
70
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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Cold Squad is a Canadian police procedural television series first broadcast in 1998 that followed the investigations of a part of the Vancouver Police Department Homicide Division tasked with solving cold cases, the titular Cold Squad, as led by Sergeant Ali McCormick (Julie Stewart). The cast of Cold Squad was diverse and changing, McCormick being the only character to appear in all 7 seasons. Between the second and third seasons, almost the entire on-screen cast other than Julie Stewart were replaced. This along with the new sets, a significant revamp of the credits and theme music, and even having McCormick's hair change from auburn to dirty-blonde all contributed to a considerable reworking of the series.
Classic Police ProceduralCold Case Investigation90s TV NostalgiaCanadian Crime DramaEpisodic Mystery SolvingProcedural FormatCharacter-Driven EnsembleRealistic Police WorkSatisfying Resolution

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Cold Squad

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Where can I stream Cold Squad legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cold Squad worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cold Squad rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Cold Squad have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 98 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Cold Squad air?

It ran from 1998 to 2005 and has ended.

What language is Cold Squad in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cold Squad?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cold Squad in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cold Squad use?

Broken-Window WarningCigarette BurnsDeathbed ConfessionEmpathy Doll ShotFiery Cover-UpGovernment Agency of FictionI Need to Go Iron My DogOnly Bad Guys Call Their LawyersRevisiting the Cold CaseWrench WhackRetoolOff with Her Head!and 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Cold Squad, including Broken-Window Warning, Cigarette Burns, Deathbed Confession.