Hard Cases | Pretty
Set and filmed in Toronto, the show leans heavily into its "CanCon" (Canadian Content) roots, featuring local landmarks and culture. Season Breakdowns
Focuses on the detectives teaming up to dismantle a dangerous gang while Sam navigates her divorce and Kelly deals with a complicated romantic past.
Despite their clashing personalities—Sam's rigid adherence to procedure versus Kelly's instinct-driven rogue style—the two form a deep professional respect and a transformative friendship as they navigate the male-dominated world of the Toronto Police Service. Pretty Hard Cases
Sam and Kelly go undercover, leading to significant changes for their characters. Showrunner Tassie Cameron described this season as a "bold choice" for the evolution of the cast. Supporting Cast & Production
Created by Tassie Cameron and Sherry White, Pretty Hard Cases (originally titled Lady Dicks ) premiered on CBC in February 2021 and concluded after three seasons in 2023. The series follows two radically different detectives in their early 40s who are forced to work together to take down a massive criminal enterprise. Set and filmed in Toronto, the show leans
The show is available for streaming on CBC Gem in Canada and on Freevee in the United States.
A cool, street-smart, and fiercely independent Drug Squad detective who prefers to work alone and has little patience for Sam’s neuroticism. Sam and Kelly go undercover, leading to significant
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