The Border (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 2008, The Border is a drama, action & adventure and crime series.
What it’s about. The Border is a Canadian drama that aired on CBC Television and 20 other TV networks worldwide. It was created by Peter Raymont, Lindalee Tracey, Janet MacLean and Jeremy Hole of White Pine Pictures. The Executive in Charge of Production is Janice Dawe. Episodes in the first season were directed by John Fawcett, Michael DeCarlo, Ken Girotti, Kelly Makin, Brett Sullivan and Philip Earnshaw. The first season had a total budget of 20 million dollars, with about 1.5 million dollars per episode. The series is set in Toronto and follows agents of the fictitious Immigration and Customs Security agency. ICS was created by the Government of Canada to deal with trans-border matters concerning Canadian national security including terrorism and smuggling. The cancellation of The Border was announced by the CBC after three seasons were aired.
Who’s in it. The Border stars James McGowan as Major Mike Kessler, Graham Abbey as Detective Sergeant Gray Jackson, Jonas Chernick as Agent Heironymous Slade and Mark Wilson as Detective Sergeant Al 'Moose' Lepinsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Border has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Border page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Border tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Border (2008)?
- In US, The Border is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Border worth watching?
- The Border holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, action & adventure and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Border?
- The Border stars James McGowan, Graham Abbey, Jonas Chernick, Mark Wilson and Jim Codrington.
- When was The Border released?
- The Border was released in 2008.