---
title: "Private Eyes"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/private-eyes-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 66599
imdb_id: "tt5722298"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 5
episodes_count: 60
runtime_minutes: 43
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 145
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Private Eyes (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/private-eyes-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Private Eyes is a Canadian comedy-drama television series that premiered in 2016. The program was created by Tim Kilby and Shelley Eriksen and was known as The Code during its initial production phase. The series is based on the novel of the same name written by G.B. Joyce. The narrative follows the professional lives of two investigators who work together to solve crimes located in Toronto. The show stars Jason Priestley as Matt Shade, a former professional hockey player who irrevocably changes his life to pursue this new career path. He works alongside Cindy Sampson, who portrays the fierce private investigator Angie Everett. Together, the pair forms an investigative powerhouse. The cast also features Barry Flatman and Jordyn Negri. The series aired from 2016 until 2021. The production focuses on the partnership between Shade and Everett as they navigate various cases throughout the city.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former professional hockey player partners with a private investigator to solve cases together."

### Why Watch
- dynamic character partnership
- mystery-solving premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited information on series scope
- Tone & Suitability: The series focuses on investigative work and professional partnership.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: investigative, dramatic, procedural

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, YouTube TV, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV Channel, Hallmark TV Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | iciTouTV, StackTV Amazon Channel | Global TV | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
Private Eyes is a Canadian crime-solving series that follows the partnership between ex-pro hockey player Matt Shade and private investigator Angie Everett. The series is based on the novel of the same name by G.B. Joyce and was created by Tim Kilby and Shelley Eriksen. It is a procedural drama that explores high-stakes crimes in various settings, including horse racing, fine dining, and Toronto's vibrant hip-hop scene. The series stars Jason Priestley as Matt Shade and Cindy Sampson as Angie Everett. Private Eyes consists of 10 episodes in its first season and is a comedy-drama television series.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 60
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (12%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 53 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Tim Kilby, Shelley Eriksen
- **Networks / Studios**: Global TV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jason Priestley** as *Matt Shade*
- **Cindy Sampson** as *Angie Everett*
- **Barry Flatman** as *Don Shade*
- **Jordyn Negri** as *Jules Shade*
- **Samantha Wan** as *Zoe Chow*
- **Ennis Esmer** as *Kurtis Mazhari*
- **Ruth Goodwin** as *Danica Powers*
- **Jonny Gray** as *Liam Benson*
- **Nicole De Boer** as *Becca D'Orsay*
- **Sharon Lewis** as *Shona Clement*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
A former professional hockey player joins forces with a private investigator to form a team.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The series features Matt Shade and Angie Everett.

### Q: What is Matt Shade's background?
He is an ex-professional hockey player.

### Q: What is Angie Everett's profession?
She is a private investigator.

### Q: What is the nature of their relationship?
They form an unlikely investigative powerhouse together.

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