InSecurity
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InSecurity is a Canadian action comedy television series. The series focuses on a team of spycatchers set at the fictional Canadian National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA). The series is set in Ottawa
but filmed primarily in Regina
. The initial order is for 13 episodes, with the premiere occurring on January 4, 2011.
One of the producers called it "the 24
of Canada"; one writer described it as "24 without Jack Bauer
; CSI minus the science; and James Bond
- if James Bond were Mr. Bean
."
The initial pilot focused on the tedium involved in electronic eavesdropping but the decision was made that it would be too "niche". A second pilot was done with a more 24 approach.
On February 11, 2011, CBC announced that the show was renewed for a second season.
released InSecurity- Season 1 on DVD in Region 1.
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
but filmed primarily in Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina is the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The city is the second-largest in the province and a cultural and commercial centre for southern Saskatchewan. It is governed by Regina City Council. Regina is the cathedral city of the Roman Catholic and Romanian Orthodox...
. The initial order is for 13 episodes, with the premiere occurring on January 4, 2011.
One of the producers called it "the 24
24 (TV series)
24 is an American television series produced for the Fox Network and syndicated worldwide, starring Kiefer Sutherland as Counter Terrorist Unit agent Jack Bauer. Each 24-episode season covers 24 hours in the life of Bauer, using the real time method of narration...
of Canada"; one writer described it as "24 without Jack Bauer
Jack Bauer
Jack Bauer is the main protagonist of the American television series 24. His character has worked in various capacities on the show, often as a member of the fictional Counter Terrorist Unit based in Los Angeles, and working with the FBI in Washington, D.C...
; CSI minus the science; and James Bond
James Bond
James Bond, code name 007, is a fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short story collections. There have been a six other authors who wrote authorised Bond novels or novelizations after Fleming's death in 1964: Kingsley Amis,...
- if James Bond were Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean is a British comedy television programme series of 14 half-hour episodes written by and starring Rowan Atkinson as the title character. Different episodes were also written by Robin Driscoll, Richard Curtis and one by Ben Elton. The pilot episode was broadcast on ITV on 1 January 1990,...
."
The initial pilot focused on the tedium involved in electronic eavesdropping but the decision was made that it would be too "niche". A second pilot was done with a more 24 approach.
On February 11, 2011, CBC announced that the show was renewed for a second season.
Overview
The series revolves around a team of incompetent spy-catchers who work for the Canadian National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), a fictional intelligence gathering agency.- Natalie LisinskaNatalie LisinskaNatalie Lisinska is a Canadian actress.Lisinska was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England and grew up on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, attending St. Michaels University School...
as Alex Cranston, the leader of the team - William deVryWilliam deVryWilliam deVry is an Canadian television actor now living in Vancouver. He has appeared on several soap operas. He played the roles of Joshua Doors on Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict, Tim Charles on Port Charles and Michael Cambias on All My Children...
as Peter McNeil, the director of NISA. - Richard YearwoodRichard YearwoodRichard Yearwood is an English-Canadian voice-over artist, director, producer, and character actor, who performs the voice of Donkey Kong in Donkey Kong Country, and other roles....
as Benjamin N’udu, a loyal and slightly deranged former agent of the fictional Ligerian Secret Service. - Rémy GirardRémy GirardRémy Girard is a Canadian actor and former television host from Quebec.-Acting career:He played the role of Rémy, the main character, who is dying of terminal cancer, in the Canadian film Les Invasions barbares by director Denys Arcand. This film was awarded the 2003 Academy Award for best...
as Claude Lesage, a french canadian NISA agent. - Matthew MacFadzeanMatthew MacFadzeanMatthew MacFadzean is a Canadian actor and playwright who was born in 1972 in North York, Ontario. As an actor he has worked at theatres across Canada, including both the Shaw and Stratford Shakespeare festivals...
as Burt Wilson, an incompetent NISA agent that's always getting himself and others into trouble. His birthday is November 21. - Grace Lynn KungGrace Lynn KungGrace Lynn Kung is a Canadian actress. Kung is currently starring in InSecurity as Jojo Kwan, for which she received a Gemini Award nomination....
as Jojo Kwan, a brilliant scientist and NISA agent.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Presenter | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gemini Awards 2011 Gemini Awards The 26th Gemini Awards will be held on September 7, 2011 to honour achievements in Canadian television. The ceremony was broadcast live from the Canadian Broadcasting Centre in Toronto, and aired on CBC Television.... |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Comedic Role | Grace Lynn Kung Grace Lynn Kung Grace Lynn Kung is a Canadian actress. Kung is currently starring in InSecurity as Jojo Kwan, for which she received a Gemini Award nomination.... |
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DVD release
On November 8, 2011, Entertainment OneEntertainment One
Entertainment One Ltd is a leading international entertainment business operating in the United States, Canada, the UK, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and New Zealand...
released InSecurity- Season 1 on DVD in Region 1.