What is Wild Cards about?

Wild Cards is a Canadian-American police procedural crime drama television series that intertwines the lives of two starkly different individuals on the wrong side of their careers. Cole Ellis, portrayed by Giacomo Gianniotti, is a detective demoted to water-cop duties, who crosses paths with Max Mitchell, a cunning con woman played by Vanessa Morgan. Their fateful encounter leads to an inadvertent collaboration to solve a crime while Mitchell is in custody, demonstrating their potential as a team. Recognizing this, they are presented with a path to redemption: Ellis could potentially reclaim his detective badge, while Mitchell has the chance to avoid jail. Navigated by supporting characters such as George Graham (Jason Priestley), Chief Li (Terry Chen), and Commissioner Russo (Karin Konoval), their dynamic is tested as they delve into solving various cases, leveraging both Ellis’s adherence to the rules and Mitchell’s street smarts. Premiering in January 2024, the series explores themes of trust, second chances, and the clash of contrasting personalities in the pursuit of justice. While the series focuses on crime-solving, it also delves into the personal lives and evolutions of the protagonists, offering viewers a blend of drama and the sparks that fly from this forced but fortuitous partnership.

The first episode of Wild Cards aired on January 10, 2024 and the most recent episode to air was on March 13, 2024.