Quick Info
Status: Canceled
Network: CBC Television
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.0/10
The Border
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 2008, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.0 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Action & Adventure.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
James McGowan
Major Mike Kessler
Graham Abbey
Detective Sergeant Gray Jackson
Jonas Chernick
Agent Heironymous Slade
Mark Wilson
Detective Sergeant Al 'Moose' Lepinsky
Jim Codrington
Acting Inspector Darnell Williams
Catherine Disher
Superintendent Maggie Norton
Grace Park
Special Agent Liz Carver
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 2008-01-07
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
13 Episodes • Aired 2008-09-29
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
12 Episodes • Aired 2009-10-08
No season overview provided for this season.