Wild Cards, a crime procedural series featuring Vanessa Morgan, is set to premiere on January 10, 2024, in Canada and on January 17 at 8 p.m. ET in the United States.
Co-produced by CBC and The CW, the show follows a demoted detective, Ellis, and a clever con woman, Max, who team up to solve crimes. Ellis, demoted and assigned to the maritime unit, teams up with Max after she gets arrested. To avoid jail time, they form an unlikely partnership, with Ellis returning to detective work and Max utilizing her conning skills. The series explores their contrasting approaches to crime-solving, with Ellis relying on traditional police work and Max employing schemes and befriending people.
Top online courses in Business, Marketing, Programming LanguagesVanessa Morgan, known for her role in Riverdale, takes on the lead role of Max, a skilled scammer forced to collaborate with Ellis. Giacomo Gianniotti, recognized for Grey's Anatomy, plays Ellis, a no-nonsense detective. The show delves into their dynamic as they learn to trust each other and navigate the challenges of becoming partners.
Jason Priestley, famous for Beverly Hills, 90210, joins the cast as George, a master con man and Max's father currently in prison. Despite his incarceration, George remains influential and beloved by inmates and guards. His character adds complexity to Max's background and motivations.
In addition to Family Law, Wild Cards is among the few series with a confirmed debut date in January 2024. Notably, other CW series like All American franchise, Superman & Lois, and Walker are set to return with new seasons in April, except for the Kent's story, scheduled for a later release, likely in the summer, concluding