---
title: "Due South"
year: 1994
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/due-south-1994"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 1527
imdb_id: "tt0108756"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 66
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 79
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Due South (1994) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/due-south-1994

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Due South is a Canadian crime comedy-drama television series created by Paul Haggis. The program premiered on April 23, 1994, and concluded after four seasons on March 14, 1999. Produced by Alliance Communications, the series features the adventures of an upright Royal Canadian Mounted Police constable and his American colleagues in the city of Chicago. The central character, Constable Benton Fraser, is an officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who is attached to the Canadian consulate. In this capacity, he works alongside members of the Chicago Police Department to solve various crimes. The cast of the series includes Paul Gross, Beau Starr, Tony Craig, and David Marciano. The show explores the professional and personal interactions between the Canadian officer and his counterparts within the American law enforcement system. Throughout its run, the series maintained its focus on the collaborative efforts of these individuals as they addressed criminal activities within the urban environment of Chicago.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Canadian Mountie navigates life and law enforcement while stationed in the city of Chicago."

### Why Watch
- unique cultural pairing
- crime-solving premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited information on cast
- no specific episode count provided
- Tone & Suitability: The series focuses on police work and crime resolution within a professional context.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: procedural, fish-out-of-water, investigative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave | CTV | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (22 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 66
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (9%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 60 (91%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Paul Haggis
- **Networks / Studios**: CTV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Paul Gross** as *Constable Benton Fraser*
- **Beau Starr** as *Harding Welsh*
- **Tony Craig** as *Jack Huey*
- **Catherine Bruhier** as *Elaine Besbriss*
- **David Marciano** as *Ray Vecchio*
- **Daniel Kash** as *Louis Gardino*
- **Camilla Scott** as *Margaret Thatcher*
- **Gordon Pinsent** as *Fraser Sr.*
- **Ramona Milano** as *Francesca Vecchio*
- **Callum Keith Rennie** as *Stanley Kowalski*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the lead character?
The lead character is Constable Benton Fraser of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

### Q: Where is the show set?
The series takes place in Chicago.

### Q: What is the character's profession?
He is a constable with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

### Q: What is his job in Chicago?
He is attached to the Canadian consulate and works with the Chicago Police Department.

### Q: What does the show involve?
The show involves the protagonist working with local law enforcement to solve crimes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [npsxwg-datasheet - Arduino Docs](https://docs.arduino.cc/resources/datasheets/A000062-datasheet.pdf)
- [Due South - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Due_South)
- [DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION - tax.nv.gov](https://tax.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Department-of-Taxation-New-Sales-Tax-filing-date.pdf)
- [Due South (TV Series 1994-1999) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108756)
- [Arduino Due - Mouser Electronics](https://www.mouser.com/pdfdocs/ArduinoDue.pdf)
- [2026 Property Tax Calendar Due Dates](https://dor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-10/PropertyTaxCalendarDueDates.pdf)

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