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Cold Squad is a Canadian police procedural television series that aired on CTV from 1998 to 2005, spanning seven seasons. Set in Vancouver, the series follows a specialized police unit dedicated to investigating unsolved murders or "cold cases." The show starred Julie Stewart as Sgt. Ali McCormack, who led the Cold Squad, with supporting cast including Michael Hogan, Joy Tanner, and Gregory Cross. Notable for being one of the first television series to focus specifically on cold case investigations, it explored both the procedural aspects of reopening old cases and the personal toll this work took on investigators.
The series was created by Julia Keatley and Matt MacLeod.
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When did Cold Squad air?
Cold Squad aired on Canada's CTV from 1998 to 2005. The series ran for seven seasons.
Where is Cold Squad set?
The show is set in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its central unit investigates unsolved murders that have remained open for years.
What does the Cold Squad investigate?
The unit investigates cold cases, meaning serious crimes that were not solved when they originally occurred. Episodes often combine new forensic leads with interviews and old police records.
Who played the lead investigator in Cold Squad?
Julie Stewart starred as Sergeant Ali McCormick, one of the show's central investigators. The ensemble also included actors such as Michael Hogan and John Pyper-Ferguson.
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