Coroner
"Death is her living."
A CBC Television Original
Jenny Cooper works on the front lines of death in Toronto, unlocking answers behind sudden and unexplained fatalities. A brilliant medical examiner and a newly widowed mother, she hides secrets of her own while confronting the emotional toll of loss. Each case pulls her into a complicated web of... Read more
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About Coroner
Jenny Cooper works on the front lines of death in Toronto, unlocking answers behind sudden and unexplained fatalities. A brilliant medical examiner and a newly widowed mother, she hides secrets of her own while confronting the emotional toll of loss. Each case pulls her into a complicated web of clues that tests her expertise, her relationships, and her resolve. The show fuses procedural suspense with intimate character drama, letting viewers watch a city and a professional life collide under pressure, with Cooper trying to protect family while pursuing truth. The investigations unfold at a measured pace, inviting viewers to piece together motive and method alongside the team.
Created by Morwyn Brebner and Matthew Hall, Coroner centers Serinda Swan as Dr Jenny Cooper in a Toronto setting. The Canadian drama premiered in 2019, blending crime investigation with personal stakes. The production also captures Toronto's cityscape, from hospital corridors to quiet neighborhoods.
Awards: No major nominations are listed for Coroner in widely tracked databases. The series has been recognized locally for its performances and production values, though it did not secure any top level award nominations. Some regional critics praised its grounded approach and solid cast.
The show centers a female medical examiner balancing grief and motherhood with professional duty. Its Toronto setting provides a grounded backdrop that resonates with local audiences and adds authenticity to the procedural format. Its focus on a female investigator challenges stereotypes and adds a human face to forensic work for viewers.
Reception & themes: Critics and viewers have engaged with the series as a solid procedural that leans into character depth. Key themes include coping with loss, juggling work and family, ethical questions in death investigations, and the resilience of those who pursue truth. The pacing favors character moments over cliffhangers and the tone stays grounded.
Details
- Release Date
- January 07, 2019
- Episode Length
- 44m
- Rating
- TV-MA
- User Ratings
- 233 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 38
- Network
- CBC Television
- Status
- Ended
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Mystery
- Country
- Canada
- Studio
- Muse Entertainment +2 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Serinda Swan
Dr. Jenny Cooper
Roger Cross
Donovan McAvoy
Ehren Kassam
Ross Kalighi
Kiley May
River Baitz
Andy McQueen
Malik Abed
Nicholas Campbell
Gordon Cooper
Jon De Leon
Dennis Garcia
Created by: Morwyn Brebner, Matthew Hall
Seasons (4 seasons, 38 episodes)
Season 1
8 episodes - 2019
Season 2
8 episodes - 2020
Season 3
10 episodes - 2021
Season 4
12 episodes - 2022