Intelligence
Intelligence
Mary Spalding, the director of the Vancouver Organized Crime Unit, offers Jimmy Reardon, one of Vancouver's top organized crime bosses, immunity from prosecution in exchange for his role as a police informant.
flavo43 reviewed
November 23, 2025•
Intelligence (2005) is a gripping and refreshingly different look at the world of crime and espionage because it shifts the lens away from the familiar American perspective and places it squarely in Canada—a country closer to home, yet often overlooked despite its real influence and relevance. The series dives deep into the complex and murky overlap between organized crime, police, domestic intelligence, and international agencies. What makes it so compelling is how honestly it portrays these groups: sometimes cooperating, often undermining each other, always negotiating for advantage. Deals are struck in shadows, alliances shift constantly, and everyone—criminals and officials alike—serves their own purposes.
It was a shame that real political pressures contributed to the show’s early cancellation, because Intelligence had the potential for a long run. Still, its impact is clear. Many modern cable and streaming dramas echo the tone, structure, and morally grey storytelling that Intelligence helped pioneer.