Due South (1997)

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In this popular series that ran from 1997 to 1999, Benton Fraser returns to Chicago after spending some time up in Canada, unable to understand why his old friend Ray Vecchio seems to be shorter and blonder now. After they finally tell him that the real Ray is deep undercover with the mob, he accepts his new... more »

In this popular series that ran from 1997 to 1999, Benton Fraser returns to Chicago after spending some time up in Canada, unable to understand why his old friend Ray Vecchio seems to be shorter and blonder now. After they finally tell him that the real Ray is deep undercover with the mob, he accepts his new partner, and with his deaf wolf Diefenbaker in tow, the two join together to battle crime. They never quite master the chemistry that Paul Gross had with David Marciano in the original series, but the two perform quite well off each other.

Due South was originally a made-for-TV movie on CBS, with location shots done in Chicago, but most shots were in Toronto. After the end of the 1994 - 1995 season, CBS dropped the show, and CTV had to secure outside funding to finish off the year, even though CBS did order more episodes as a mid-season replacement in 1995 - 1996. The show was cancelled in 1996 due to low ratings, with the final episode airing in Canada in May of 1996.

A year later, they resurrected some of the cast and crew to create the 1997 - 1999 spin-off. While many of the cast from the original show returned, they were unable to secure David Marciano to continue his role as Ray Vecchio. The ratings never lived up to the producers hopes, and the spin-off was cancelled after 26 episodes.

There is often confusion as to whether the 26 episodes with Callum Keith Rennie is part of the original series with David Marciano, because the two series were combined and presented together in the United States as one series with three seasons.

See Due South (1994-1996).
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• Kowalski fans?

  Ok I've only seen the first few eps of the first season so far because it's only just started to be shown in repeats on ITV ...more »

  Ok I've only seen the first few eps of the first season so far because it's only just started to be shown in repeats on ITV but I think Kowalski is brilliant! His raport (I think I've spelt that wrong) with Fraser is hilarious. I've read lots of people dissing the first Kowalski season but I think it's compelling viewing. Gross did an amazing job considering how he was thrown in at the deep end. Well that's my opinion. What do you think of Due South (1997) and, in particular, Kowalski?less «

  Rachel981 Last online Dec 2, 2008
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• Re-airings of the series in Canada

  Due South (1994-1996) and Due South (1997-1999) are currently re-airing on both TVtropolis and Showcase DIVA in Canada ...more »

  Due South (1994-1996) and Due South (1997-1999) are currently re-airing on both TVtropolis and Showcase DIVA in Canada right now. TVtropolis airs the series from Monday to Friday, and DIVA airs the series on Thursday and Friday (same episode both days). TVtropolis is currently airing the second season of Due South  (1994-1996) and DIVA has just started airing season one of Due South (1997-1999). less «

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• Dewey... annoying?

  I don't know what it is but I really hate the character of Tom Dewey. He's just sooo... annoying. Does anyone here like him? Why? On second thoughts perhaps I should be asking if there is anyone out there at all. Hello?

  I don't know what it is but I really hate the character of Tom Dewey. He's just sooo... annoying. Does anyone here like him? Why? On second thoughts perhaps I should be asking if there is anyone out there at all. Hello?less «

  Rachel981 Last online Dec 2, 2008
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  10 Perfect

  one of the best shows ever. hide « show »

  well, maybe seasons 3 and 4 of "due south" (i don't really understand why they would be handled as a different show) weren't as brilliant as season 1 and 2 but nevertheless i still think that they are some of the best show history has ever provided us with and they still are way above the average show level (seasons 3 and 4 would earn a 10 in my opinion and seasons 1 and 2 would go beyond it if it was acutally possible to vote this way). i really liked callum keith rennie as ray kowalski (even though i had been a big fan of david marciano's ray vecchio). they both are excellent actors and i don't think that kowalski's interaction with fraser was worse than vecchio's it was merely different, edgier, less harmonic but by that very interesting and as their relationship evolved sometimes very touching (all the way up to the show's finale: kowalski's sorrow and his feeling of being lost when he believes that fraser is going to be teaming up with ray vecchio again).

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  emma5000 Added Sep 11, 2006 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  I guess I could've picked "off the wall" for my classification, but among my friends and me this show is a classic. hide « show »

  People who've read a book before a movie made of that same book will insist that the book is better, and vice versa. I think the same goes with the two Due Souths. Me, I saw the 1997 version first, and so that one is my favorite of the two.
  
  That's not to say that I don't like RayV, because I do. However, RayK completely and utterly stole my heart. He's volatile and talks a lot, but there's such a chemistry between him and Fraser that just makes the whole show so enjoyable.
  
  Even apart from Fraser and RayK, the show, in my opinion, improved in the third season. Fraser's father bugging him from beyond the grave, the way Fraser senses things that are frankly impossible - I guess I could've picked "off the wall" for my classification, but among my friends and me this show is a classic. The humor is one of a kind and I love pretty much every character on the show.
  
  And okay, I'll admit to it - who couldn't resist a happy ending with the main couple (yes, that is my story and I'm sticking to it - I know I'm not alone in that, either) going into the sunset together? ;)

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  Adelate Added Jul 20, 2006 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  How could anyone not like this show?! It's genius. Purely and simply brilliant. hide « show »

  I absolutely adore this show. Paul Gross did a wonderful job of writing, directing and, of course, acting in this masterpiece. I was much to young to understand some of the more subtle humour when this first came out, but even then I loved it. Now that it's being repeated in the UK I find myself just as engrossed in the plots and enchanted by the characters.
  
  Many people say it's not good as the original but I disagree. Sure, it's different but it's just as good. The interactions between Kowalski and Fraser are hilarious. I think the character of Kowalski is brilliant, his erratic and slightly crazy behaviour brings out a side of Fraser that we maybe wouldn't have seen had they not had to find someone to replace Marciano - His slightly more normal side.
  
  Definately a show to be watched!

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  Rachel981 Added Mar 22, 2006 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  Best show out of Canada-Paul Gross is the best actor in the far north and we in the USA should appreciate him more hide « show »

  Best show out of Canada-Paul Gross is the best actor in the far north and we in the USA should appreciate him more. Great joint venture for CBS to air a Canadian show(in concept) in our prime time. I met the cast in 1999 at a convention and they were just terrific people- I wish it had never ended. Thankfully it is on video now too. Too bad the us doesn't appreciate things from outside Hollywood.

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  monyak Added Jul 29, 2005 All my reviews