Da Vinci's Inquest
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Template:Infobox television Da Vinci's Inquest is a Canadian dramatic television series, which aired on the CBC from 1998 to 2005. Seven seasons of 13 episodes each were filmed for a total of 91 episodes.
The show, set and filmed in Vancouver, starred Nicholas Campbell as Dominic Da Vinci, a crusading coroner who seeks justice in the cases he investigates.
The cast also included Gwynyth Walsh as Da Vinci's ex-wife and pathologist Patricia Da Vinci, Donnelly Rhodes as detective Leo Shannon, and Ian Tracey as detective "Mick" Leary.
Da Vinci's Inquest was based partly on the real life experiences of Larry Campbell, the former chief coroner of Vancouver, British Columbia who was elected mayor of that city in 2002. It was also similar to such earlier series as Wojeck and the American Quincy, M.E. insofar as the program revolves around a coroner. However, its complex plots, along with the realistic character development and somber style of the show, make it more similar to Steven Bochco's productions, especially his hit drama NYPD Blue.
Campbell received the Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role for his work on the series and has guest-starred in American shows such as Monk and T.J. Hooker. Critically acclaimed as the best television series in Canada and winning the Gemini Award for Best Dramatic Series for nearly all of its previous six seasons, Da Vinci's Inquest recently completed its seventh and final season.
Da Vinci's Inquest made its U.S. debut the week of September 17, 2005, in syndication. Local outlets airing the show include stations in Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Boston, Hartford, Atlanta, Detroit, Seattle, Miami, Minneapolis, San Diego, Colorado Springs, Bismarck, and Phoenix. The show also airs back-to-back episodes Tuesday nights on Superstation WGN, available via cable television and satellite. WGN also airs an episode every weeknight at midnight, Chicago time.
In Canada, the new spinoff series Da Vinci's City Hall premiered in 25 October 2005. However, after airing a complete first season of 13 episodes, the Canadian Broadcasting Company cancelled the program.
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The cast
- Nicholas Campbell as Dominic Da Vinci
- Suleka Mathew as Sunita "Sunny" Raman (credited as "Sue Mathew" on the first season)
- Sarah-Jane Redmond as Sgt. Sheila Kurtz
- Donnelly Rhodes as detective Leo Shannon
- Venus Terzo as detective Angela Kosmo
- Ian Tracey as detective Mick Leary
- Gwynyth Walsh as Patricia Da Vinci
- Robert Wisden as Chief Coroner James Flynn
Recurring characters
- Robert Clothier as Joe Da Vinci (season 1)
- Joy Coghill as Portia Da Vinci
- Max Martini as Danny Leary
- Gerard Plunkett as Chief Coroner Bob Kelly
- Jewel Staite as Gabriella Da Vinci
- Sarah Strange as Helen
- Alisen Down as Dr Maria Donato (Season 6 & 7)
Episode guide
Season 1 (1998-1999)
The crew
Executive Producers: Laszlo Barna & Chris Haddock
Producers: Jonathan Goodwill & John Krizanc (episode 9 only)
Associate Producers: Vibika Bianchi & Laura Lightbrown
Story Editors: Alan DiFiore & Esta Spalding
Music: Tim McCauley
Photography: David Frazee
Editing: Allan Lee (episodes 1,3,5,7,9,11,13), Scott Summersgill (2,4,6,8,12), Mark Lemmon (10)
Art Director: Gary Myers
Production Designer: David Fischer
The episodes
| # | Title | Airdate | Director | Writer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little sister (part 1) | 7 Oct 98 | Anne Wheeler | Chris Haddock |
| 2 | Little sister (part 2) | 14 Oct 98 | Anne Wheeler | Chris Haddock |
| 3 | Little sister (part 3) | 21 Oct 98 | Anne Wheeler | Chris Haddock |
| 4 | The quality of mercy | 28 Oct 98 | Stephen Surjik | Chris Haddock & Leonel Luna |
| 5 | Known to the Ministry | 4 Nov 98 | John L'Ecuyer | Peggy Thompson |
| 6 | We all fall down | 11 Nov 98 | Alan Simmonds | Alan DiFiore |
| 7 | The stranger inside | 18 Nov 98 | John L'Ecuyer | John Hunter |
| 8 | Gabriel | 25 Nov 98 | William Fruet | Chris Haddock & Esta Spalding |
| 9 | The most dangerous time | 2 Dec 98 | Alan Simmonds | John Krizanc |
| 10 | The bridge | 9 Dec 98 | David Straiton | Esta Spalding |
| 11 | Final chapter | 13 Jan 99 | Scott Summersgill | Chris Haddock & Alan DiFiore |
| 12 | The hunt (part 1) | 27 Jan 99 | Stephen Surjik | Chris Haddock & Larry Campbell |
| 13 | The capture (part 2) | 3 Feb 99 | Chris Haddock | Chris Haddock & Larry Campbell |
Season 2 (1999-2000)
The crew
Executive Producers: Chris Haddock & Laszlo Barna
Producers: Lynn Barr (ep. 14-23,26), Tom Braidwood (14-23,26) & Jonathan Goodwill (24-25)
Associate Producer: Kandi Dibley
Executive Story Consultant: Alan DiFiore
Executive Story Editor: Esta Spalding
Story Editor: Frank Borg
Music: Tim McCauley
Photography: David Frazee (ep. 14-15,17,20-26) & A.J. Vesak (16,18-19)
Editing: Jane Morrison (ep. 14-15,17,19,21,23,25), Mark Lemmon (16), Roger Mattiussi (18,20,22,24) & Mike Banas (26)
Production Designers: David Fischer (ep. 14-16) & Eric Norlin (17-26)
The episodes
Season 3 (2000-2001)
The crew
Executive Producers: Chris Haddock & Laszlo Barna
Producers: Lynn Barr & Arvi Limatainen
Associate Producer: Kandi Dibley
Executive Story Consultant: Alan DiFiore
Executive Story Editors: Frank Borg & Esta Spalding
Music: Tim McCauley
Photography: David Frazee (ep. 27-30,33-36) & David S. Warner (31-32)
Editing: Jane Morrison (ep. 27,29,31,33,35), Mike Banas (28), Roger Mattiussi (30,32,34,36)
Production Designers: Eric Norlin