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Canadian Coast Guard drama where the ocean's the real villain and everyone's too polite to say it.
TMDB
77
IMDb
60
Google
65

The Guard (2008)

criminally underratedwet and moodyworkplace found-family

Latest Episode

60 min

Season 2 • Episode 15

Latest

Full Circle

Jul 6, 2009

David's wife threatens Laura. The Coastie cup is awarded to the best cadet.

Overview

Drama

This one hour drama follows the search and rescue (SAR) team of the Canadian Coast Guard. The crew of the MLB Cape Pacific is lead by Captain Miro DaSilva and its First Mate Laura Nelson. The crew is rounded out by Coast guard rescue swimmers Andrew Vanderlee and Carly Greig.

Flag of CACA
Content warning
canadarescue teamcoast guardmaritimelifeboat
sacrificial dutyfound familymortality vs. routineisolation

Standout Aspects

Production

Actually filmed on water, not a tank. Respect.

Acting

Zoie Palmer and Steve Bacic carry the emotional weight flawlessly.

Practical Effects

Real Coast Guard vessels and rescue techniques, no CGI nonsense.

Best for:Solo: Rainy Sunday when you want to feel feelings but make it Canadian.·Streaming: Late-night discovery that deserves better than 3 TMDB votes.·Binge: 22 episodes of maritime trauma? Absolutely, eh.
First AiredJan 22, 2008
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Seasons2·Episodes22
Global TV

Top Cast

Steve Bacic

Steve Bacic

Miro Da Silva

Jeremy Guilbaut

Jeremy Guilbaut

Andrew Vanderlee

Zoie Palmer

Zoie Palmer

Carly Greig

Sonya Salomaa

Sonya Salomaa

Laura Nelson

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Filmed in and around Vancouver with actual Canadian Coast Guard consultation, making it one of the most authentic maritime rescue shows ever produced.

Cultural

Aired on Global TV in Canada but barely made waves internationally—part of that tragic era of quality Canadian television that never found its audience abroad.

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