Cardinal Series
Television
Winner of 39 Awards • Aired in 100+ Countries •
Acclaimed Television Adaptation
Giles Blunt is one of Canada’s most celebrated crime writers, best known for the Cardinal series—a gripping body of work that has captivated readers and viewers worldwide. Set against the stark beauty of Northern Ontario, Blunt’s novels combine psychological depth, moral complexity, and atmospheric tension, redefining the modern crime genre.
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Adapted for television, Cardinal became a landmark achievement in Canadian drama, earning widespread international acclaim and an extraordinary 39 awards across its four-season run.
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You can stream Cardinal on Netflix or own the complete series via the box set on Apple TV.
Reviews
“A gripping, superbly made crime drama… landmark Canadian TV.”
— John Doyle, The Globe and Mail
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“Cardinal is TV’s version of a riveting summer beach read—in a very chilly package.”
— USA Today
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“Cardinal provides that rare pleasure: a sense of something being better than it needs to be. It is slow without being frustrating or dull, thoughtful without being ponderous or pretentious.”
​— The Guardian
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“Across four seasons, Cardinal builds a world where guilt hangs heavy in the air, justice is rarely clean, and survival isn’t guaranteed—physically or emotionally.”
​— Collider.com
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