TV series
He speaks for the DEAD to protect the LIVING.
Da Vinci's Inquest is a Canadian dramatic television series that aired on CBC Television from 1998 to 2005. While never a ratings blockbuster, seven seasons of thirteen episodes each were filmed for a total of ninety-one episodes. The show, set and filmed in Vancouver, stars Nicholas Campbell as Dominic Da Vinci, once an undercover officer for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, but now a crusading coroner who seeks justice in the cases he investigates. The cast also includes Gwynyth Walsh as Da Vinci's ex-wife and chief pathologist Patricia Da Vinci, Donnelly Rhodes as detective Leo Shannon, and Ian Tracey as detective Mick Leary.
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Da Vinci's Inquest is a Canadian dramatic television series that aired on CBC Television from 1998 to 2005. While never a ratings blockbuster, seven seasons of thirteen episodes each were filmed for a total of ninety-one episodes. The show, set and filmed in Vancouver, stars Nicholas Campbell as Dominic Da Vinci, once an undercover officer for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, but now a crusading coroner who seeks justice in the cases he investigates. The cast also includes Gwynyth Walsh as Da Vinci's ex-wife and chief pathologist Patricia Da Vinci, Donnelly Rhodes as detective Leo Shannon, and Ian Tracey as detective Mick Leary.
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Episode 1
Da Vinci investigates a hit-and-run involving the mayor's car. Meanwhile, Leary & Kosmo looks into the suspicious beating death of a drug dealer.
Directed by Stephen SurjikWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Colin Cunningham, Kandyse McClure, Alisen Richmond-Peck, Bill Dow, Layla Alizada, Jess Khan-Lee
Episode 2
Da Vinci investigates the death of man who fell off the roof of his apartment building while attempting to steal cable. Meanwhile Kosmo and Leary uncover a witness in the police beating of a young drug dealer. Later, Zack and Da Vinci uncover some startling news about the mayor.
Directed by George MihalkaWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Stefan Arngrim, Colin Cunningham, Joely Collins, Kandyse McClure, Alisen Richmond-Peck, Bill Dow, Emily Perkins
Episode 3
Da Vinci investigates a death among the mutinous crew of a Chinese freighter. Meanwhile, Kosmo and Leary delve deeper into the police beating of a young drug dealer.
Directed by David FrazeeWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Colin Cunningham, Michelle Goh, Alisen Richmond-Peck, Frank Cassini, Emily Perkins
Episode 4
The Mayor & the new Police Chief stand in the way of Da Vinci and his on-going investigations of a hit-and-run and a police beating. Meanwhile, Kosmo is investigated by Internal Affairs and Shannon & Rose work the case of a mummified baby found in a dumpster.
Directed by Stuart MargolinWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Colin Cunningham, Alisen Richmond-Peck, Dave Cameron
Episode 5
Da Vinci begins to suspect that a widespread conspiracy is protecting the Mayor in the hit-and-run investigation. Meanwhile, a murdered drug runner turns out to be a childhood friend of Leary's and Kosmo's relationship with Sue attracts the attention of Internal Affairs.
Directed by Mina ShumWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Colin Cunningham, Kandyse McClure, Emily Perkins
Episode 6
While Da Vinci remains at odds with the Mayor and Police Chief he attracts attention from Ottawa. Meanwhile, Leary and Kosmo discover that a murdered drug runner was under police surveillance and Shannon's reaction to a personal loss puts his job in jeopardy.
Directed by Ian TraceyWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Colin Cunningham, Joely Collins, Kandyse McClure, Emily Perkins, Hrothgar Mathews
Episode 7
Da Vinci discovers he's the target of a private investigation. Meanwhile, Brian further implicates Sue in the murder of one of his informants.
Written by Chris HaddockGuest stars Benjamin Ayres, Colin Cunningham, Joely Collins, Alisen Richmond-Peck, Emily Perkins, Hrothgar Mathews, Dhirendra
Episode 8
Da Vinci must get the support of the mayor and police for his red light district proposal. Meanwhile, Sue is secretly interrogated by Internal Affairs and Angela desperately tries to get her.
Directed by Stefan PleszczynskiWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Colin Cunningham, Kandyse McClure, Emily Perkins, Hrothgar Mathews, Dhirendra
Episode 9
Da Vinci is up to his eyeballs when the media learns of the mayor's involvement in the hit-and-run, at the same time the wife of a dead longshoreman insists her husband was killed by his co-workers. Meanwhile, Leary uncovers a possible Russian connection in the murder of his childhood friend.
Written by Chris HaddockGuest stars Colin Cunningham, Hrothgar Mathews, Cynthia Potvin
Episode 10
Da Vinci investigates a body in the sewer. Meanwhile, Brian accompanies Rose on a homicide case, and Kosmo is troubled by a witness from the past, at the same time that Shannon, while moonlighting as a hotel security guard, discovers some dirt.
Directed by David FrazeeWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Colin Cunningham, Veena Sood, Nicole Oliver, Emily Perkins, Dhirendra
Episode 11
Da Vinci manipulates both sides in the upcoming race to his own advantage. Meanwhile, Brian and Rose investigate the suspicious suicide of a key witness.
Directed by Chris HaddockWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Colin Cunningham, Elias Toufexis, Kandyse McClure, Alisen Richmond-Peck, Emily Perkins, Dhirendra
Episode 12
A decision from the Mayor and a fatality at the safe injection site bring Da Vinci's political future into focus. Meanwhile, despite being demoted to robbery, Kosmo is happy to learn the Crown is investigating Brian's policework, and Leary catches a break when a potential witness to Will's murder comes forward.
Directed by Stephen SurjikWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Colin Cunningham, Michael Eklund, Alisen Richmond-Peck, Hrothgar Mathews, Dhirendra
Episode 13
Da Vinci gathers his political allies hoping to emerge as a front-runner for mayor. Meanwhile, Leary races to arrest Will's murderer before the DEA can slip him across the border, and a body in a burned-out car and an arson fire at Kosmo's house may be ominously connected.
Directed by Nicholas CampbellWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Veena Sood, Alisen Richmond-Peck, Emily Perkins, Hrothgar Mathews, Dave Cameron
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
Sarah-Jane Redmond
Suleka Mathew
Venus Terzo
Donnelly Rhodes
Gwynyth Walsh
Nicholas Campbell
Ian Tracey
Alex Diakun
CBC TelevisionCanada
CBCCanada
CBS StudiosUnited States
Alliance AtlantisCanada
