Because South is a series of Canadian crime with comedic elements. The series was created by Paul Haggis, produced by Alliance Communications, and starring Paul Gross, David Marciano, Gordon Pinsent, Beau Starr, Catherine Bruhier, Camilla Scott, Ramona Milano, and the last Callum Keith Rennie. It ran for 67 episodes during the four seasons, 1994-1999.
Set in Chicago, the event follows the adventures of Police Benton Fraser (Paul Gross), a Royal Canadian Police officer (RCMP), who attached to the Canadian consulate but worked with Detective Raymond Vecchio (David Marciano) from the Chicago Police Department to complete the crime, aided by friend Diefenbaker Fraser, a white wolf deaf. From the third season, Fraser worked with Detective Stanley Kowalski (Callum Keith Rennie), who was stationed in the department to emulate Detective Vecchio, who was doing an undercover job.
The premise of this kind of working relationship was established in a pilot episode when Fraser asked to be posted to Chicago, to ensure that the Chicago Police followed his guidance in the investigation of Fraser's father's murder while there was still a higher possibility of catching the killer. He meets Detective Vecchio, the officer assigned to the case, who initially refused the case until he met Fraser. In the process of their investigation, Fraser also presented an environmental corruption scandal involving several RCMP members, causing much shame and loss of work in his native Northwest Territories, which made him a disliked person in Canada and within the RCMP, and posted permanently to Chicago.
Police comedy drama, Due South plays a stereotypical difference between Canadian and American cultures; in particular, Fraser's highly polite persona and exceptional tracking and detection ability, as opposed to the impolite Vecchio detective and the cutting method.
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Histori
Since the South initially debuted as a television film on CTV in Canada and CBS in the United States. After a higher-than-anticipated rating, Due South was transformed into a continuous drama series in 1994. This is the first Canadian-made series that has prime time slots on major US networks. However, CBS moves time slots continuously after the first season and often precedes other programs, so keeping the audience is a challenge.
After the first 24-episode episode, CBS canceled the series, but the success of events in Canada and the UK allowed production companies to raise enough money to enter the 18-episode second season, which runs from 1995 to 1996. The show was once again featured on CBS in late 1995 after many performances fell down (CBS ordered five additional episodes but aired only four of them), but CBS did not update the series.
After one year hiatus, CTV revived the series in 1997 with international investment (from BBC, ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG, and TF1), and it went on for the next two seasons, until 1999. In the United States, the third and fourth seasons packed together as a single 26-episode season for syndication. Despite being critically acclaimed and warmly welcomed by American audiences, Because of the South was never a big hit in the United States; However, it is one of the highest regular series ever broadcast by the Canadian network. The show remained popular in the United Kingdom, and became one of the few non-English shows to have a first week prime-time slot on BBC One. In the UK, Due South was broadcast on Tuesday from 9 May 1995, earning critical acclaim in comparison to Northern Exposure and ranking over eight million, until the turn of June to Friday, pulled out of schedule in July, and returned to Tuesday in September. The second season was broadcast on Saturday night from July 27, 1996 and fared equally well, but was withdrawn from the schedule in October with the remaining five episodes of the season. This was demonstrated in January 1997. The BBC participated in financing the third season but struggled to find a suitable slot on Saturday night for it, and only five episodes of the series were shown in May and June 1998 with the rest in the daytime slots over Christmas 1998. Last season , aired from May to November 1999, was transferred to BBC Two and consistently performed well, with a ranking of over two million viewers, regularly appearing in the top ten weekly shows for the channel. At the end of the series in 1999, BBC Two immediately began repeating the loop, and the series was also filtered back at ITV3 in 2006, and again on BBC Two from October 18, 2010. The repeat of True Entertainment's digital channel began on October 10, 2014 with a pilot , with regular series episodes following the weekdays from October 13th. Maps Due South
Summary story
The premise of the series centers on the Royal Canadian police Royal Mounted (RCMP) police named Benton Fraser (Paul Gross) who traveled to Chicago to solve his father's murder; this is how he met his partner, Ray Vecchio (David Marciano), a tough street cop. Accompanied by a half-blind, half-blind man, Diefenbaker (adopted by Fraser after Diefenbaker saved his life), the investigation directed Fraser to reveal the plot by a company that built the dam slowly killing the environment. This causes the dam to close and many people lose their jobs. He also involves corrupt members of the RCMP in an affair. This along with the loss of a lot of people's work makes him a disliked person in Canada, and he finds himself stationed in Chicago. This line of groove is called repeatedly during the series, and from the third season he introduces himself to many people by saying:
I first came to Chicago on the footsteps of my father's killers and, for reasons unnecessary to explore at the moment, I remain, bound as a liaison to the Canadian consulate.
Marciano, the original Ray, left the series after the second season; However, he appeared in the first and last episodes of post-1997. His replacement was Callum Keith Rennie as Stanley Raymond Kowalski, a detective who was under orders to impersonate Vecchio while Vecchio was in disguise. Marciano returned for the final series, where Vecchio returned to Chicago to break the weapons smuggling ring, and eventually fled to Florida with his ex-wife Kowalski, Stella. Also in the episode, Benton and his father's ghost finally completed the murder of Benton's mother, which resulted in Fraser Sr.'s departure. to rejoin his wife. The series ends with Benton and Kowalski searching for the tomb of the Franklin expedition, immortalized in the Canadian folk song "Northwest Passage", which Paul Gross aired in the episode.
Repeating theme
Benton Fraser is an archetype of Mountie: dogged, polite, and completely compulsive. The series often features rigid moral codes that are being tested by the cynical reality of Chicago life. Being too polite, Fraser's best known quote is "thank you very much"; when he finds himself in trouble, a humble "oh dear"; and, when confronted with the contradictory circumstances of other characters, which are fully understood and understood eloquently "understood". Even more unusual is his encyclopedic knowledge of trivia (attributed to his librarian grandparents) and extraordinary abilities. This includes his ability to sniff and lick the garbage off the street to get clues about the crime, the way he can fall into a trash or other pile of rubbish and appear completely clean and unkempt, and the way many women he meets falls in love with him, including his boss Margaret (Meg) Thatcher and Ray's sister, Francesca. The fact that he rarely pursue the offers that women give him is part of his charm.
The show fell somewhere between a police show and a comedy show. Though superficially following a police drama format, this comedy comes from an embarrassing plot, self-deprecating and assertive American stereotypes, and occasional fantasy elements such as regular visits paid to Mountie by his father's ghost whose values ​​vary between helpful and unreasonable useful. The tune of the show and a lot of comedy comes from Fraser's supernormal detective ability. For example, in one episode, Fraser tracked down a suspect by sniffing a mouse to determine which grilled ribs he had eaten. Another recurring figure is Fraser who stands before the Canadian consulate, while a pedestrian tries to make him move or speak.
Among other themes are Vecchio's (and Kowalski) increasing annoyance with the unorthodox Fraser style, and Vecchio's likes in 1972 on the Buick Riviera, where he has had three (the first two have been blown up during the previous seasons.The car is often mistakenly referred to as a 1971 model). During season 1, before the first appearance of his father's ghost, Fraser is often seen reading from one of Fraser's senior journals, usually a section that has relevance to the episode groove.
Historical influence
Some guest characters have a name similar to former Canadian and British Prime Ministers, such as John Diefenbaker, Margaret Thatcher, MacKenzie King, Louise St Laurent (drama about Louis St. Laurent), and Dr. Esther Pearson (parody of Lester Pearson).
Serial Radio and Television Sergeant Preston of the Yukon is an influence on writer Paul Haggis; Diefenbaker named after the Prime Minister was apparently an allusion to Sergeant Preston's dog, named 'King.'
Cast
Main characters
Repeating character
Famous guest appearance
Diefenbaker (Dief for short) is one of the main characters. He is part dog, part wolf, originally from northern Canada, now living in Chicago with its owner, Fraser. He was named after former Canadian Prime Minister John George Diefenbaker. In episode 1 of the season, "The Wild Bunch", he became the father of several puppies or small children, two of them named Sunshine and Buster, by a husky named Maggie.
Diefenbaker meets Fraser when Mountie finds him in an abandoned quarry. Diefenbaker then pulled Fraser out of Prince Rupert Sound, saving Mountie's life, but also blowing up the wolf's eardrum - which resulted, according to Fraser, Diefenbaker's deafness. Is Diefenbaker really deaf, and not just suffering from selective hearing, it's up to the viewers. Diefenbaker seems to be able to read lips, in English and Inuktitut. Diefenbaker has been with Fraser ever since and goes wherever Mountie is installed. At the last minute Pizzas and Promises , Fraser mentioned that Diefenbaker has his own savings account, and that he (Fraser) does not like to touch Diefenbaker's money.
Diefenbaker is very loyal to Fraser, if sometimes disobedient, and will attack someone if necessary to defend Fraser. He's usually pretty relaxed - for a wolf. Since moving to Chicago, (where Fraser's friend, Detective Ray Vecchio forced him to give "the wolf's permission,"), Diefenbaker has developed a taste of junk food, which Fraser greatly underestimated.
Diefenbaker's role is played in a pilot film by a mixed race named Newman, then in the rest of seasons 1 and 2 by the Siberian race called Siberian Husky Lincoln. When the show was brought back for the third season, Lincoln was replaced by another Siberian Husky named Saeful, whose younger sister, Cinder, did most of the action. Various stunt dogs are used throughout the series, and fake dogs have also been used in some scenes.
Diefenbaker received the first fan letter for this series. Draco appeared in an authorized DiCenbaker licensed merchandise T-shirt.
The naming of these characters after the famous Canadian is very attractive to Canadian viewers of the series. Aniko Brodroghkozy pointed out in an article on Hop on Pop :
The only reason why usage... these names will be funny for the Canadians... because such references will not be known by Americans known to Canadian audiences will be watching a show in the United States.
Production
Filming is mostly done in Toronto, Ontario, which is used as a stand-in for Chicago. In many episodes the Toronto Transit Commission bus can be seen in the background. Elsewhere, prominent city landmarks such as CN Tower and Union Station can be glimpsed. The US Consulate in Toronto is used for the exterior shooting of the Consulate of Canada in Chicago. A typical production move, Chicago is used in one episode to represent Toronto. Part of the series was shot in Banff National Park, Alberta.
Media
Books
Due South: The Official Companion by Geoff Tibballs was published in May 1998 which contains basic information about the series and cast and short episodes of synopsis until the end of the third season. Another described companion, Due South: The Official Guide by John A. Macdonald was published in December 1998. It contains several interviews with characters and bios of the players.
Four paperback novels by Tom McGregor were published in the United Kingdom; this is:
- Death in the Desert (1996), based on a pilot film
- Invitation to Romance (1996), based on the episode "An Invitation to Romance" and "Gift of the Wheelman"
- Vaulting North (1997), based on "North" and "Vault"
- All the Queen of the Horse (1997), based on "All the Queen of the Horse" and "Red, White or Blue"
Video
The two-hour movie pilot was originally released on VHS in 1996, but individual episodes have been released prior to this throughout 1995 on VHS with two episodes per cassette. In 1998, season three and season four finalists two halves were released. In November 2002, Due South Giftset was released featuring pioneering movies and episodes of Mountie on the Bounty and Call of the Wild .
DVD release
The Atlantis Alliance released all 4 seasons on DVD in Canada alone. The premiere episode is included on the third season release as a bonus feature.
In the US, Echo Bridge Home Entertainment released the DVD series in 2005. Seasons 3 and 4 were released together as Due South: Season 3 . They also released the series set on May 6, 2008. In 2014, Echo Bridge released an eight-disk set of all four seasons, allegedly with lower video quality than its original release.
In Region 2, the DVD Network released the series on DVD in the UK. Seasons 3 and 4 were released together as Due South: The Complete Third Series .
In Region 4, Madman Entertainment released a DVD series in Australia. Season 3 and 4 released as Southern Limit: Season 3 .
Soundtrack
Producer Due South is trying to showcase various Canadian artists in the episode of the show, with many songs being released on the CD soundtrack. Sarah McLachlan's most prominent music is featured with no fewer than seven songs during the entire series; Other recurring artists include The Headstones, Loreena McKennitt and Colin James. "The Blue Line" (episode # 1.16) features "The Hockey Theme", an old theme song from the CBC Television series Hockey Night in Canada.
The theme of the show was written and composed by Jay Semko of The Northern Pikes (who recorded the song version with lyrics, played during the event's closing credits) working with Jack Lenz and John McCarthy. Semko also scored the first two seasons of Due South . In November 1996, the first album was released, including soliloquy in character by Paul Gross on the subject of courage, taken directly from the episode "An Eye for an Eye".
When the show returns for his third season, Semko returns to finish the second soundtrack. The second soundtrack album was released in June 1998. Both albums filled mostly with vocals used in the series; most incidental music has not been released on CD.
- Due South: The Original Television Soundtrack (1996)
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- Jay Semko, "Karena Tema Selatan"
- Semangat Barat, "Bone of Contention"
- Jay Semko, Jack Lenz, dan John McCarthy, "Cabin Music (Skor Asli)"
- Sarah McLachlan, "Possession (Versi Piano Edit)"
- Jay Semko, Jack Lenz, dan John K. McCarthy, "Kuda (Skor Asli)"
- Kashtin, "Akua Tuta"
- The Guess Who, "Wanita Amerika"
- Figgy Duff, "Henry Martin"
- Paul Gross, "Ride Forever"
- Blue Rodeo, "Terbang"
- Jay Semko, "Due South Theme (Instrumental)"
- Holly Cole Trio, "Neon Blue"
- Jay Semko, Jack Lenz dan John McCarthy, "Rahasia Victoria (Skor Asli)"
- Klaatu, "Memanggil Penghuni Kerajinan Antarplanet"
- Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, Elmer Iseler, Roy Thomson Hall Orchestra, Toronto Symphony Orchestra dan Andrew Davis, "Eia, Mater (dari Stabat Mater )"
- Paul Gross, "Fraser/Inuit Soliloquy"
- Jay Semko, Jack Lenz, dan John K. McCarthy, "Dief's in Love (Skor Asli)"
- Junkhouse, "Oh, What Feelings"
- Tractor Captain, "Drunken Sailor"
- Paul Gross, "Robert MacKenzie"
- Vibrolux, "Mind"
- Jay Semko, "Mountie on the Bounty" (Original Score)
- Sarah McLachlan, "Song for Winter Eve"
- Dutch Robinson, "Slave to Your Love"
- Single Pistol Theory, "From Millions of Miles"
- Trevor Hurst, "Take Me to Ballgame"
- Mythos, "November"
- The Headstones, "Cubically Contained"
- Michelle Wright, "Girl Without Meaning"
- Ashley MacIsaac, "Sophia's Pipes"
- Jay Semko, "Ujung Ujung Barat" (Original Numbers)
- Tara MacLean, "Holy Tiger"
- Jay Semko, "Because of South Theme '97"
- In the MMORPG
, super hero sprouted can take on a mission from Detective Frasenbaker, a superhuman man who climbs into fictional Paragon City while on the path of his father's murderer. - In Vinyl Cafe Dave and Morley's story, Cousin Dorothy came to Toronto from England to attend the "Friends of Due South" convention.
- The 2010 film Barney Version includes a fake TV show called O'Malley of the South starring Paul Gross in a parody of his own character on Due South >.
- At the end of one episode of The Pretender, a series also took pictures in and around Toronto at the same time as Due South, Miss Parker was asked where she thought Jarod had gone. He replied that "He has gone to the South, Because of the South ." The next scene shows Jarod participating in the RCMP Musical Ride.
- List of Due South episodes
- Due to the South (pilot movie) on IMDb
- Because South (1994-1996) on IMDb
- Because South (1997-1999) on IMDb
- Retrospective Due South on PaulGross.org
- the BBC website, which lists Due South as a cult television show
- RCW 139, South South fan convention
The final scene of the series is set to Stan Rogers' "Northwest Passage", a classic Canadian folk song that has been called an unofficial Canadian song.
Because South: The Original Television Soundtrack is the soundtrack album for the Canadian television series Due South , released in 1996.
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Karena Selatan, Volume II: The Soundtrack Televisi Asli (1998)
Because South, Volume II: The Original Television Soundtrack is the second soundtrack album for the Canadian television series Due South , released in 1998.
Awards
During the three seasons of the series, Due South and the cast and crew earned a number of awards. Most significantly, the event won 53 Gemini Canada nominations, winning 15, including Best Drama TV drama three years running (1995-1997). Paul Gross won the Best Actor in Sustainable Dramatic Drama two years running (1995-1996) and creator Paul Haggis won the same two years in the same drama.
Critical reception
The Fraser method, usually more sensitive and understanding than typical for police work, gives the series a reputation for the complete character. It's called one of the most underrated TV shows by The Guardian
Fan convention
A number of fan conventions were hosted by Due South fans during the 1990s, the largest and most famous of which was "RCW 139", so named after the number of plates that were repeated throughout the series. RCW 139 was held annually in Toronto between 1996 and 1999, attracting about 300 fans from more than 10 countries in 1998 and 1999. The convention featured games, discussion panels, formal dinners and guest panels. Many cast and crew members have been present, including David Marciano (1998), Paul Gross (1999), Gordon Pinsent (1998), Tom Melissis (1997, 1998, 1999), Tony Craig (1997), Catherine Bruhier (1998, 1999) and Jay Semko (1998, 1999). Draco (Diefenbaker) and his coach, Gail Parker, were guests in 1998 and 1999.
After nine years of absence, the convention was revived in 2008, with panels from David Marciano, Jay Semko, Tom Melissis, Catherine Bruhier, and Gail Parker with Cinder, Draco's sister and stunt-double. Another convention was held in August 2010, with Paul Gross, Jay Semko, Tom Melissis, Camilla Scott, Tony Craig, Catherine Bruhier, and Ramona Milano.
RCW 139: From Millions of Miles held from 17-19 August 2012 in Toronto. This event includes a tour and dinner at the Distillery District of Toronto and Patrician Grill, both of which are often used for filming locations.
RCW 139: Thanks Congratulations held from 15-17 August 2014 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Due South. Catherine Bruhier, Ramona Milano, Tom Melissis, and Tony Craig, along with guest star Lisa Jakub ("Chicago Holiday" [# 1.07/1,08]), appear on the transmission panel; Assistant directors Michael Bowman and Woody Sidarous, costume supervisor Alex Kavanagh, and supporting master Craig Williams formed a crew panel. Paul Haggis appeared through Skype chat. These include tours to the Distillery District, a bus tour of the filming location, the game "Due South Jeopardy", and a charity auction of props, scripts, costume pieces, and other series memorabilia. This is the first Due South convention for webcasts for the benefit of fans who can not attend.
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