Wild Cards (TV series)
Wild Cards is a Canadian police procedural television series co-produced by the Canadian CBC Television network and American network The CW. It premiered on January 10, 2024, in Canada, followed by its U.S. premiere on January 17, 2024.
In May 2024, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on January 8, 2025, in Canada, and on February 5, 2025, in the U.S. In May 2025, the series was renewed through its fourth season. On November 19, 2025, The CW also renewed the series for a third season, which premieres in the U.S. on January 26, 2026.
Premise
Cole Ellis, a detective demoted to water-cop duty, is called to transport Max Mitchell, a seasoned con woman. While awaiting booking at the station, she cracks a major case for him involving the mayor's friends. The pair are offered an opportunity at redemption – Ellis a chance to get back his detective post, and Max a chance to stay out of jail – but they just have to work together.Cast and characters
Main
- Vanessa Morgan as Max Mitchell
- Giacomo Gianniotti as Cole Ellis
Recurring
- Terry Chen as Chief Patrick Li
- Michael Xavier as Detective Simmons
- Amy Goodmurphy as Detective Yates
- Fletcher Donovan as Ricky Wilson
- Jason Priestley as George Graham
- Giacomo Baessato as Officer Jim
- Jonesy as Marc, Cole's Devon Rex companion
- Karin Konoval as Commissioner Russo
- Caroline Battista as Officer Toni
- Manuela Sosa as Coroner Olive
- Martin Sheen as Joseph Edwards, a con man who has ties to Max and George
- Tamara Taylor as Vivienne Mitchell, Max's mother, who was presumed dead, only to later come back.