---
title: "Crossing Lines"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/crossing-lines-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 46975
imdb_id: "tt2427220"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 34
runtime_minutes: 44
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 121
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Crossing Lines (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/crossing-lines-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Crossing Lines is a crime drama television series that premiered in 2013. The show is set in a world where globalization has created opportunities for criminals to exploit the system and threaten global safety. A special team of international law enforcement officers, led by Captain Daniel, is formed to handle specific ongoing crimes on a global level. The team is comprised of individuals with little in common, who must learn to live and work together under dangerous and potentially deadly conditions. The series taps into a unit mandated by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate cross-border crimes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A specialized international task force hunts criminals exploiting open borders across Europe."

### Why Watch
- international setting
- ensemble cast dynamic
- high-stakes premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- multi-national legal complexities
- fast-paced narrative shifts
- Tone & Suitability: The series features themes of international crime and law enforcement operations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: procedural, global, investigative, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | DistroTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 34
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 12 (35%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 22 (65%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Rola Bauer, Edward Allen Bernero
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom Wlaschiha** as *Sebastian Berger*
- **Donald Sutherland** as *Michael Dorn*
- **Lara Rossi** as *Arabela Seeger*
- **William Fichtner** as *Carl Hickman*
- **Marc Lavoine** as *Louis Daniel*
- **Gabriella Pession** as *Eva Vittoria*
- **Richard Flood** as *Tommy McConnel*
- **Elsa Mollien** as *Rebecca Daniel*
- **Elizabeth Mitchell** as *Carine Strand*
- **Goran Višnjić** as *Marco Costante*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
The show follows an elite team of international police officers tasked with investigating crimes that cross national borders.

### Q: Who leads the team?
The team is headed by Captain Daniel.

### Q: How many members are on the team?
The team is comprised of five international police officers.

### Q: Why is the team necessary?
The team is needed because criminals are exploiting globalization and open borders to evade law enforcement.

### Q: What is the setting of the series?
The series is set against the backdrop of Europe, which serves as the primary location for the team's investigations.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Crossing Lines — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/46975)
- [Crossing Lines - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossing_Lines)
- [Crossing Lines (TV Series 2013-2015) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2427220/fullcredits/)
- [Crossing Lines (TV Series 2013-2015) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/46975-crossing-lines/cast)
- [Crossing Lines - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/crossing-lines/cast/1000536237/)
- [Crossing Lines (2013-2015) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/crossing-lines/bsulOWm86oIZFW6KdfzfF7/credits/)

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