''Killer Instinct'' is an American

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television series filmed in Vancouver that originally aired on the

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. The pilot episode aired on September 23, 2005, and the final episode aired on December 2, 2005. Fox ordered 13 episodes, only nine of which were broadcast in the United States; the remaining four premiered in the UK on Five, then on Universal HD. The series has also been broadcast in France,

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Premise

Johnny Messner plays Detective Jack Hale of the San Francisco Police Department. Hale has a history of causing tension in whatever department to which he is assigned, as much for his abrasive nature towards co-workers as the direct and sometimes unsettling manner in which he conducts investigations. Hale's reputation is also worsened by the infamy of his father, a self-confessed serial killer currently serving life in prison. The gruesome nature of his father's crimes combined with Hale's attitude has led many of his co-workers to wonder if he will one day become a serial killer himself, a fear which Hale secretly shares. Nonetheless, this strong familiarity with serial killers leads to Hale being recruited by the Deviant Crimes Unit. The Deviant Crimes Unit's mission is to track down the perpetrators of unusual crimes within the city. Each new crime spree is investigated by the head of the unit, Lieutenant Matt Cavanaugh (

Chi McBride Kenneth "Chi" McBride ( ; born September 23, 1961) is an American actor. He has appeared in films, where he is known primarily as a character actor, and in television, where he has had numerous starring roles. In film, he has played prominent ro ...

), who judges whether the crime is "deviant" enough to be investigated by the DCU. In addition to Hale and Cavanaugh, the DCU employs Detective Danielle Carter (

Kristin Lehman Kristin Lehman (born May 3, 1972) is a Canadian actress and dancer known for her roles in the television series '' Poltergeist: The Legacy'', ''Judging Amy'', and '' The Killing''. From 2013 to 2016, she starred as Detective Angie Flynn in the ...

), whose analytical nature clashes both with the impulsive Hale and the subjective nature of their shared mission.

Cast

Main cast

* Johnny Messner as Det. Jack Hale *

Marguerite Moreau Marguerite Moreau (born April 25, 1977) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Jesse Reeves in the fantasy horror film ''Queen of the Damned'', Katie in the comedy '' Wet Hot American Summer'', and her role as Connie in '' The Mi ...

as Det. Ava Lyford ("Pilot" only) *

as Det. Danielle Carter (episode two onward) *

as Lt. Matt Cavanaugh

Recurring cast

* Ramon De Ocampo as Harry Oka *

Jessica Steen Jessica Steen is a Canadian actress in both film and television, noted for her roles in '' Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future'', '' Homefront'', '' Earth 2'', ''Armageddon'', '' Left Behind: World at War'', '' NCIS'', '' Flashpoint'' ...

as Dr. Francine Klepp *

Benita Ha Benita Ha (born January 19) is a Hong Kong Canadian actress. She is best known in Canada for her appearance in the television show '' Street Cents''. Life and career Ha was once known for hosting the television show Street Cents, but her rapidl ...

as Riley *

Byron Lawson Byron Lawson (born August 26, 1968) is a Canadian actor of Chinese, Japanese and Korean descent. He portrayed gangster Eddie Kim in the 2006 film ''Snakes on a Plane''. His past credits have included the television series '' These Arms of Mine'' ...

as Det. Lee *

Adam Reid Adam Greydon Reid is a Canadian actor, writer, producer and director. Biography Reid attended Ryerson University's film program and won the 'Norman Jewison Filmmaker's Award' for his graduating short, ''Token for your Thoughts'', which also won ...

as Boze

Episodes

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Killer Instinct 2000s American crime drama television series 2000s American police procedural television series 2005 American television series debuts 2005 American television series endings English-language television shows Fox Broadcasting Company original programming Television series by 20th Century Fox Television Television shows set in San Francisco Fictional portrayals of the San Francisco Police Department Television shows filmed in Vancouver