Cold Squad

1998·Show
98Episodes in7Seasons·TV-14
69
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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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. The cast of Cold Squad was diverse and changing, McCormick being the only character to appear in all 7 seasons. Some notable series regulars include Detective Tony Logozzo in seasons 1-2, Sgt. Frank Coscarella in seasons 3-4, Sgt. Len Harper in seasons 5-7, Insp. Vince Schneider season 1, Insp. Simon Ross season 2, Insp. Andrew Pawlachuk seasons 3-7, Det. Mickey Kollander seasons 3-6, Det. Nicco Sevallis seasons 3-6, Christine Wren seasons 4-7, as well as Det. Samantha Walters and Const. Ray Chase in season 7. 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.
Police ProceduralCold Case InvestigationMysteryEnsemble CastPsychological DramaCrimeStrong Female LeadProcedural DramaVancouver Setting

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Cold Squad

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Where can I stream Cold Squad legally?

Cold Squad is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. 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?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cold Squad rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How many seasons does Cold Squad have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 98 episodes.

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?

3CAUSDE

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cold Squad in 3 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.

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