---
title: "Coroner"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/coroner-2019"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 85586
imdb_id: "tt8593252"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 38
runtime_minutes: 44
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 244
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Coroner (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/coroner-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Coroner" is a television series that takes place in the city of Toronto. The show centers around a female protagonist who investigates unexplained or sudden deaths. She is described as fierce and quick-witted. The character is also a single mother who has recently experienced a significant loss in her life. This personal experience is mentioned in the context of her having secrets of her own to uncover. The series follows the character's work as she delves into the mysteries surrounding the deaths she investigates.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A newly-widowed coroner investigates sudden and unexplained deaths while managing her own personal secrets in Toronto."

### Why Watch
- compelling lead character
- engaging mystery plots

### Caveats & Content Note
- heavy emotional themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains mature themes related to death and personal trauma.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: investigative, dramatic, intense, urban

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock Premium, Kanopy, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus | The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go | None | Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | CBC Gem | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (8 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 38
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (16%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 32 (84%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Morwyn Brebner
- **Networks / Studios**: CBC Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Serinda Swan** as *Dr. Jenny Cooper*
- **Roger Cross** as *Donovan McAvoy*
- **Ehren Kassam** as *Ross Kalighi*
- **Kiley May** as *River Baitz*
- **Andy McQueen** as *Malik Abed*
- **Nicholas Campbell** as *Gordon Cooper*
- **Éric Bruneau** as *Liam Bouchard*
- **Tamara Podemski** as *Alison Trent*
- **Jennifer Dale** as *Peggy*
- **Jon De Leon** as *Dennis Garcia*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the show about?
The series follows Jenny Cooper, a coroner who investigates sudden or unexplained deaths in Toronto.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Jenny Cooper, a newly-widowed single mother.

### Q: Where is the show set?
The series is set in the city of Toronto.

### Q: What is the protagonist's profession?
Jenny Cooper works as a coroner.

### Q: What defines the main character?
She is described as a fierce and quick-witted individual who is balancing her career with personal secrets.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*