Series synopsis
Pretty Hard Cases is a Canadian comedy action & adventure crime drama television series that premiered on CBC Television on February 3, 2021. It ended on March 8, 2023. It was created by Sherry White, Tassie Cameron. It stars Meredith MacNeill, Adrienne C. Moore, Al Mukadam and Percy Hynes White.
A fun and honest portrayal of two radically different female detectives in their early 40s following Guns and Gangs detective Sam and Narcotics detective Kelly, who by day are true action heroes in their own particular way: skilled, tough, determined, and ruthless. But by night, they’re both grappling with loneliness, dysfunctional families, screwed-up love lives, and a sense that their professional ambitions may not be totally in line with their personal needs.
Premise
A fun and honest portrayal of two radically different female detectives in their early 40s following Guns and Gangs detective Sam and Narcotics detective Kelly, who by day are true action heroes in their own particular way: skilled, tough, determined, and ruthless. But by night, they’re both grappling with loneliness, dysfunctional families, screwed-up love lives, and a sense that their professional ambitions may not be totally in line with their personal needs.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Meredith MacNeill as Sam Wazowski
- Adrienne C. Moore as Kelly Duff
- Al Mukadam as Taai Nazeer
- Percy Hynes White as Elliot Wazowski
- Daren A. Herbert as Nathan Greene
- Karen Robinson as Edwina Shanks
- Tara Strong as Tiggy Sullivan
Guest cast
- Sean Bell as ETF Sergeant Bob Bloch
- Miguel Rivas as Dustin Chase
- Carson Durven as DS Greg Sorensen
- Ray Galletti as Det. Sergeant Mike McConnell
- Rong Fu as Sergeant Melissa Jordan
- Sara Alicia Garcia as Vicky Bockner
- Sarah Booth as Officer Maccleary
- Daniel Kash as Jayke Mardy
- Kaniehtiio Horn as Sarah Harding
- Wendy Crewson as Gloria Ballard
- Tony Nappo as Jeff Keegan
- Patrice Goodman as Principal Diana Fortin
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 32 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | February 3, 2021 | April 7, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 12 | January 5, 2022 | April 13, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 10 | January 4, 2023 | March 8, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bananas After a failed drug bust, Sam and Kelly discover they’re after the same dealer, forcing them to team up to take down a major Stockwood player. |
February 3, 2021 |
| 2 |
Dealz Sam calls on Kelly’s undercover skills when she gets a lead on a gun-dealing dollar store. But when Kelly’s cover is blown, Sam’s forced to get out of her comfort zone to expose the supplier. |
February 10, 2021 |
| 3 |
Nuts With an informant's life on the line, Kelly enlists Sam's help in raiding a Stockwood stash house. |
February 17, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pencil Skirts Sam and Kelly take their partnership to new heights when they go under cover as flight attendants to infiltrate a Central American gang's drug route. |
January 5, 2022 |
| 2 |
Plastic Teeth Sam and Kelly's friendship is put to the test when they're forced to work with Kelly's ex-boyfriend, whose intel gives them their biggest lead yet on the pink cocaine and 3D guns. |
January 12, 2022 |
| 3 |
Dirty Laundry Trouble follows Elliot and Jackie, wreaking havoc on Sam and Kelly's search for who shot a police officer. |
January 19, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Always a Bridesmaid After long eight months apart, Sam and Kelly reunite on a high-stakes assignment, going undercover as bridesmaids to secure a murder confession. |
January 4, 2023 |
| 2 |
Ten Thousand Steps Sam and Kelly investigate a ketamine theft at an animal sanctuary as Naz and Nathan work to catch the dealer of a dangerous new synthetic drug. |
January 11, 2023 |
| 3 |
Red Velvet Durag A surge in gun violence in a community undergoing gentrification brings Sam and Kelly to a Caribana mas camp. Tensions rise when a shooting leaves them searching for those responsible. |
January 18, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBC Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 3, 2021 |
| Last aired | March 8, 2023 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |