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The Covert Investigations Unit (CIU) risks going undercover to infiltrate and bring down criminal organizations. In this new style of short-term, high-intensity undercover work, each covert “play” is crafted quickly and executed at an even faster pace. Placed into various worlds of crime without a safety net, the cops are in constant danger, as they repeatedly go off the grid. Wearing wires, coaxing confessions, and setting up stings, the cops of the CIU must think quickly, talk smoothly, and rely on pure instinct. They slip in and out of characters so often that, sometimes, they lose track of who they really are.
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The Covert Investigations Unit (CIU) risks going undercover to infiltrate and bring down criminal organizations. In this new style of short-term, high-intensity undercover work, each covert “play” is crafted quickly and executed at an even faster pace. Placed into various worlds of crime without a safety net, the cops are in constant danger, as they repeatedly go off the grid. Wearing wires, coaxing confessions, and setting up stings, the cops of the CIU must think quickly, talk smoothly, and rely on pure instinct. They slip in and out of characters so often that, sometimes, they lose track of who they really are.
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Episode 1
The Covert Investigations Unit takes on its first case: a murderous drug kingpin.
Directed by Adrienne MitchellWritten by Greg NelsonGuest stars Patrick Garrow, Tony Nappo, Zoé De Grand Maison, Elias Toufexis, Serge Houde, Adam Pettle, Jason Gray, Andrew Butcher
Episode 2
To bring down an underage prostitution ring, Maria must confront her traumatic past.
Directed by Charles BinaméWritten by Greg NelsonGuest stars Morgan Kelly, Chris Hoffman, Maria del Mar, Dominique Bisson, Troy Blundell, Nicholas Rose, Hannah Arkady, Jane Spidell
Episode 3
Masked bank robbers have upped the stakes from stealing money to killing guards so Daniel goes undercover and gets entangled with the leader's girlfriend.
Directed by Kelly MakinWritten by Larry Bambrick, Greg NelsonGuest stars Brittany Allen, Rachael Ancheril, Bruce Ramsay, Jonas Chernick, Tom Barnett, PJ Lazic, Jason Gosbee, Craig Thomas
Episode 4
The unexplained disappearance of a litigator sends the team into a toxic law firm.
Directed by Charles BinaméWritten by Hannah Moscovitch, Greg NelsonGuest stars Carly Pope, Zoé De Grand Maison, Christine Horne, Gord Rand, Rick Roberts, David Richmond-Peck, Zahir Gilani, Justin Tensen
Episode 5
Deadly assault rifles are flooding the streets and Jesse infiltrates his old neighbourhood gang to locate the source of the weapons.
Directed by Jerry CiccorittiWritten by Matt MacLennan, Greg NelsonGuest stars Mishka Thébaud, Chad Rook, Shamier Anderson, Merwin Mondesir, Ryan Field, Danya Nearon, Michelle Alexander, Glen Cross
Episode 6
To bust racketeers running a vicious fight club and the dirty cop protecting them, Jesse gets into the ring and Moreland plays a guy looking to hire a contract killer.
Directed by Jerry CiccorittiWritten by Bruce M. Smith, Greg NelsonGuest stars Aaron Abrams, Jsin Sasha, Michael Reventar, Barna Moricz, Steve Boyle, Carlos Gonzalez-Vio, Dani Kind
Episode 7
Maria must trust a young thief to help bring down an auto-theft ring specializing in brutality and luxury cars.
Directed by Rachel TalalayWritten by Matt MacLennan, Greg Nelson, Daniel Godwin, Spencer LevineGuest stars Peter Mooney, Ari Cohen, Jake Croker, Matthew MacFadzean, Cindy Sampson, Dan Petronijevic, Bruce Godfree, David Webster
Episode 8
Hip, young men who spend their nights at an illegal after-hours club start turning up dead. Khali and Jesse go clubbing, looking for a murderer.
Directed by Bradley WalshWritten by Hannah Moscovitch, Greg NelsonGuest stars Ari Millen, Kacey Rohl, Rainbow Sun Francks, Sebastien Roberts, Laura Rowley, Jamie Johnston, Danny Deakin, Ezio Bondi
Episode 9
The C.I.U. is handed a bitter assignment – investigate police corruption in Daniel’s old Guns and Gangs unit.
Directed by Lee RoseWritten by Ley Lukins, Greg Nelson, Spencer LevineGuest stars Billy MacLellan, Rachael Ancheril, Ty Olsson, Michael Cram, Tony Nardi, Rachel Hayward, Yuri Koller, Chris Anton
Episode 10
In the pursuit of justice, Rebecca steps way over the line.
Directed by Paul FoxWritten by Larry Bambrick, Greg Nelson, Spencer LevineGuest stars Jefferson Brown, Carly Pope, Camille Sullivan, John Ralston, Adrian David Lloyd, Craig Arnold, John Robinson, Daniela Barbosa
Episode 11
The C.I.U. investigation of a murder at an Eastern European consulate reveals a sordid trafficking network operating with diplomatic immunity.
Directed by Grant HarveyWritten by Greg Nelson, Ian Carpenter, Spencer LevineGuest stars Noam Jenkins, Hannah Emily Anderson, Melanie Scrofano, Liane Balaban, Michael James Regan, Anna Douglas, Meredith McGeachie, Tringa Rexhepi
Episode 12
A notorious biker gang is killing innocent people. Moreland goes undercover as a hitman to bring the gang down.
Directed by Andy MikitaWritten by Matt MacLennan, Greg Nelson, Spencer LevineGuest stars Carly Pope, Zoé De Grand Maison, Joseph Kell, James Hawksley, Teagan Vincze, Jeff Teravainen, Alexander Cendese, Trevor Hayes
Episode 13
An old play that put a vicious criminal away years ago returns to haunt Moreland. Now out on parole, the convicted armed robber is bent on revenge.
Directed by Rachel TalalayWritten by Greg Nelson, Spencer LevineGuest stars Carly Pope, Zoé De Grand Maison, Shaun Benson, Adam Kenneth Wilson, Jonathan Higgins, Jacob Ewaniuk, Paul Raposo
Episode information updated Aug 1, 2026
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Lisa MarcosDetective Constable Maria Cortez
Vincent WalshDetective John Moreland
Chandra WestDetective Sergeant Rebecca Ellis
Dwain MurphyDetective Constable Daniel Price
Agam DarshiOfficer Khali Bhatt
Adam ButcherOfficer Jesse Calvert
Peter MooneyAlex
Mishka ThébaudKyle Davis
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Back Alley Film ProductionsCanada
Muse EntertainmentCanada
