Da Vinci's Inquest 1998
“He speaks for the DEAD to protect the LIVING.”
What is Da Vinci's Inquest?
Da Vinci's Inquest is a Canadian dramatic television series that aired on CBC Television from 1998 to 2005. The program, which was set and filmed in Vancouver, consists of seven seasons with thirteen episodes each, totaling ninety-one episodes.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 91
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 7, 1998
- Last aired
- Jan 23, 2005
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA
- Networks
- CBC Television
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
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Da Vinci's Inquest is a Canadian dramatic television series that aired on CBC Television from 1998 to 2005. The program, which was set and filmed in Vancouver, consists of seven seasons with thirteen episodes each, totaling ninety-one episodes. The narrative follows Dominic Da Vinci, a character portrayed by Nicholas Campbell. Da Vinci is a former undercover officer for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who transitions into his role as a crusading coroner. In this capacity, he actively seeks justice throughout the various cases he investigates. The series features an ensemble cast that includes Gwynyth Walsh as Patricia Da Vinci, who serves as the chief pathologist and is the ex-wife of the protagonist. Additionally, Donnelly Rhodes appears in the series as detective Leo Shannon. While the show was not considered a ratings blockbuster during its original run, it maintained a consistent production schedule over its seven-year tenure on the network. The series remains a notable example of Canadian television drama focusing on the intersection of forensic investigation and the pursuit of legal justice.
Should you watch it?
“A former undercover cop turned coroner solves cases with relentless determination.”
- Strong central performance by Nicholas Campbell
- Realistic portrayal of forensic investigations
- Well-developed supporting characters
- Slow pacing may not suit all viewers
- Lacks mainstream recognition
You enjoy procedural dramas with deep character development and social commentary.
Suitable for mature audiences due to crime scene content and thematic elements.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Little Sister (1) Oct 7, 1998
- E2 Little Sister (2) Oct 14, 1998
- E3 Little Sister (3) Oct 21, 1998
- E4 The Quality of Mercy Oct 28, 1998
- E5 Known to the Ministry Nov 4, 1998
- E6 We All Fall Down Nov 11, 1998
- E7 The Stranger Inside Nov 18, 1998
- E8 Gabriel Nov 25, 1998
- E9 The Most Dangerous Time Dec 2, 1998
- E10 The Bridge Dec 9, 1998
- E11 Final Chapter Jan 13, 1999
- E12 The Hunt (1) Jan 27, 1999
- E13 The Capture (2) Feb 3, 1999
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 A Cinderella Story (1) Oct 6, 1999
- E2 A Cinderella Story (2) Oct 13, 1999
- E3 The Hanged Man Oct 20, 1999
- E4 Tommy's on the Corner Oct 27, 1999
- E5 His Wife Nov 3, 1999
- E6 Sister's Light Nov 10, 1999
- E7 A Nice Place in the Country Nov 17, 1999
- E8 Blues in A-Minor Nov 24, 1999
- E9 The Looking Glass Dec 1, 1999
- E10 The Lottery Dec 8, 1999
- E11 Bang Like That Jan 5, 2000
- E12 Fantasy Jan 12, 2000
- E13 Reality Jan 19, 2000
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 That's the Way the Story Goes Oct 4, 2000
- E2 Bring Back the Dead Oct 11, 2000
- E3 It's a Bad Corner Oct 18, 2000
- E4 Do You Wanna Dance Oct 25, 2000
- E5 The Hottest Place in Hell Nov 8, 2000
- E6 This Shit Is Evil Nov 15, 2000
- E7 An Act of God Nov 22, 2000
- E8 All Tricked Up Nov 29, 2000
- E9 Better Broke Than Naked Jan 9, 2001
- E10 You See How It Begins? Jan 16, 2001
- E11 It's Backwards Day Jan 23, 2001
- E12 The Sparkle Tour Jan 30, 2001
- E13 I'm an Anomaly and an Anachronism, but I'm Alone Feb 6, 2001
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Too Late For Mr. Early Sep 30, 2001
- E2 Oppenheimer Park Oct 14, 2001
- E3 Banging on the Wall Oct 21, 2001
- E4 Cheap Aftershave Oct 28, 2001
- E5 Ugly Quick Nov 4, 2001
- E6 Birds Have Been At Her Nov 11, 2001
- E7 Shoulda Been A Priest Nov 18, 2001
- E8 Sixes and Sevens Dec 2, 2001
- E9 Be A Cruel Twist Jan 6, 2002
- E10 Simple, Sad Jan 13, 2002
- E11 Pretend You Didn't See Me Jan 20, 2002
- E12 Gather Up All The Little People Jan 21, 2002
- E13 In The Bear Pit Jan 21, 2002
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 A Big Whiff of A Real Bad Smell Oct 27, 2002
- E2 Ass Covering Day Nov 3, 2002
- E3 A Big Enough Fan Nov 10, 2002
- E4 Run By The Monkeys Nov 17, 2002
- E5 At First It Was Funny Dec 1, 2002
- E6 Dizzy Looking Down Dec 8, 2002
- E7 God Forbid We Call It What It Is Jan 12, 2003
- E8 Doing The Chicken Scratch Jan 19, 2003
- E9 For Just Bein' Indian Jan 26, 2003
- E10 Dogs Don't Bite People Feb 2, 2003
- E11 The Ducks Are Too Depressing Feb 9, 2003
- E12 You Got Monkey Chatter Feb 23, 2003
- E13 Everybody Needs A Working Girl Feb 23, 2003
Frequently asked questions
Is Da Vinci's Inquest based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional series, though it incorporates realistic forensic and police procedures.
Where was the show filmed?
The series was filmed in Vancouver, Canada.
How many seasons and episodes are there?
The show ran for seven seasons with thirteen episodes each, totaling ninety-one episodes.
Who stars in the series?
Nicholas Campbell plays the lead role of Dominic Da Vinci, alongside Gwynyth Walsh and Donnelly Rhodes.
When did it air?
It originally aired on CBC Television from 1998 to 2005.