Shoot the Messenger
Shoot the Messenger
Shoot the Messenger
Be careful what you dig for.
Crime
Drama
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Overview
The series follows Daisy Channing, a young reporter trying to balance a messy personal life with a burgeoning career. Things begin to go sideways for Daisy when she witnesses a murder she thinks is gang-related, only to find herself slowly drawn into an interconnected web of criminal and illicit sexual activity that reaches into the corridors of corporate and political power. It's the kind of story that will destroy lives, including those of her own family. With help from lead homicide detective Kevin Lutz, her editor Mary Foster and co-worker Simon Olenski, Daisy uncovers a cover-up so scandalous it could bring down the government.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2016-10-08
Runtime: 0h 45m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Elyse Levesque
Elyse Levesque
Daisy Channing
Alex Kingston
Alex Kingston
Mary Foster
Lucas Bryant
Lucas Bryant
Simon Olenski
Lyriq Bent
Lyriq Bent
Kevin Lutz
Hannah Emily Anderson
Hannah Emily Anderson
Chloe Channing
Official Videos
Shoot the Messenger Trailer | CBC
Shoot the Messenger Trailer | CBC
Episodes - Season 1
Beginner's Luck
Beginner's Luck
Episode 1
When reporter Daisy Channing arrives to meet a source with “something big” to tell her, gunfire erupts, wounding her source and killing his friend. A parallel investigation into the murder begins, one spearheaded by homicide Detective Kevin Lutz and the other led by Daisy. As they dig deeper, it becomes clear that several well-connected people know much more than they’re saying.
There Will Be Blood
There Will Be Blood
Episode 2
After recovering from the attack in Hassan's apartment, Daisy investigates the identities of the people in the now-missing photo. The Attorney General launches its investigation into police corruption, and retaliation for the death of Khaalid results in the death of a young girl.
I Shall Be Released
I Shall Be Released
Episode 3
Daisy and Simon learn some shocking information about Orlandio Spence and Judge Reeves, while Lutz is forced to work with the Guns and Gangs unit. Daisy spirals downwards after witnessing a second murder that is also connected to Hassan. Feeling alone and discarded, her drinking reveals the real source of her fears.
Careful What You Pray For
Careful What You Pray For
Episode 4
Daisy and Simon track down more details about the photo of Orlandio and Judge Reeves, and their investigation leads to an even more shocking discovery. Khaallif is arrested during a Guns and Gangs raid and Hassan goes on the run.
Strange Bedfellows
Strange Bedfellows
Episode 5
Daisy and Lutz’s paths converge while investigating a new suspect in the murder of Khaalid, and Judge Reeves resigns from the Commission. They work together in order to track down the suspect, and Daisy decides to "get honest" with Lutz about the substance abuse in her past. Simon makes the connection between Lawson’s big development project, the super jail, and Attorney General Sam Charles.
News Travels Fast
News Travels Fast
Episode 6
Daisy and Lutz rekindle their relationship, while Simon uncovers some information linking Lawson to a mafia family. Hassan returns to the city in order to sell the video on Khaalid’s phone to the highest bidder.
Darkness Comes to Light
Darkness Comes to Light
Episode 7
News of the cellphone video and Hassan’s death breaks courtesy of Ruckus 24/7, and the Gazette has to kick into high gear to get their side of the story out! Sam approves Lawson’s Superjail project in order to get the phone, but discovers an unexpected party wanting to control him.
Full Circle
Full Circle
Episode 8
The injunction against printing her story pushes a furious Daisy to make some bad decisions. New evidence confirms Daisy’s and Lutz suspicions, and they work together to reveal the truth about the murders.
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