Quick Info
Status: Returning Series
Network: CBC Television
Type: Scripted
Rating: 0.0/10
The Phoenix Team
Overview
The Phoenix Team was a Canadian drama series that aired on CBC Television in 1980. Starring Don Francks and Elizabeth Shepherd, the show featured eight one-hour adventure dramas centered on former spies drawn back into action by circumstance. Shepherd portrayed Valerie Koester, a British secret service agent who enlists the unofficial help of her ex-lover, David Brook, played by Francks. Once a top Canadian agent during the Cold War, Brook became disillusioned with high-tech espionage and was relegated to a desk job. Both Brook and Koester, known for their nonconformist attitudes, opposed the overly bureaucratic Graydon, played by Brian Linehan, and partnered with the sympathetic General, portrayed by Mavor Moore, head of the Canadian secret service.
This production, originally released in 1980, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 1 season.
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- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Don Francks
David Brook
Elizabeth Shepherd
Valerie Koester
Mavor Moore
The General
Brian Linehan
Graydon
Steve Pernie
Carvallo
Gerry Crack
Moffat
Amelia Hall
Miss Woods
Lee Broker
Janev
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1980-02-10
Season 1 depicts the start of a relationship between two former operatives and lovers as they undertake a series of secret missions.