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The Border (2008)
Worth Watching
I didn't read any reviews prior to watching on Prime. Now that I'm done, reading the reviews. Disagree with most of the negatives, and maybe not the "best" Canadian show ever. However, I was hooked after a couple of episodes enough to watch the whole series in a about a month. Some complaints were about a jerky camera, never noticed. Another complained about American actors, well this is about border security, kinda hard not to have interactions with the U. S.
As far as characterizations, the only one I found a little tiresome was Slade, the computer geek. A little too typical as someone who is childish with little social awareness. Not uncommon in many dramatic series. I regularly look for dramatic shows from other countries for the change of pace from typical US fare, and a look into their way of life. The major spoiler is probably well known, but I'll leave that to others.
Spooks (2002)
Excellent British Crime Drama
Over the last few years I've tired over US crime drama's a bit (NCIS still my favorite) and have taken to British shows for a change of pace. I figured a19 year program would provide many hours of entertainment and overall not disappointed, now in series 8. Outcomes are usually not quite as predictable an many other shows of this type. One small spoiler, don't get too comfortable with the main characters, they kill them off at a somewhat alarming rate, has put me off a couple of time as the circumstances seemed a little contrived. Nevertheless, I do recommend this series.