DVD Details
- Format: DVD Region 2 for the UK
- Number of Disc: 19
- Genre: Drama
- Starring: Allan Hawco, Sean McGinley, Lynda Boyd
- Studio: eOne Films
- Release Date: 2014
What’s it about
Republic of Doyle is a Canadian comedy-drama television series set in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador which aired on CBC Television from January 6, 2010 to December 10, 2014.
The show stars Allan Hawco as private investigator and former police officer Jake Doyle and Se¨¢n McGinley as his father, Malachy Doyle. They partner as private investigators with Rose Doyle, Malachy’s second wife, played by Lynda Boyd, in St. John’s. Krystin Pellerin stars as Constable Leslie Bennett, with Mark O’Brien as Desmond “Des” Courtney, who works with the Doyles, and Marthe Bernard as Katrina “Tinny” Doyle, Jake’s niece and Malachy’s granddaughter. Their cases involve them in all sorts of dealings ¨C not all of them on the right side of the law.
Stylish Old Man –
Truly one of the very best series in recent television history. Somehow a cross between Rockford Files, Streets of San Francisco, etc., but updated! Original because of the setting and the characterizations of all of the players! Jake Doyle is everybody’s “bad boy”, constantly in trouble and always “crossing the line”. Constable Leslie Bennett is his foil, but also has her eyes on her foyle, er, Doyle! Those classic pleading eyes don’t lie! Sometimes hilariously crass and sometimes very sweet, there are some very strong life lessons being delivered at all times, if you look for them. You absolutely will not be able to stop watching from episode to episode. From the sometimes extraordinarily complex, well written scripts to the infectious theme song, this program hits the mark. Oh, and by the time your finished watching the series, you’ll be planning your next vacation to Newfoundland!
Carrie –
The product was delivered as promised and in very good condition. It takes a couple of episodes to get into the story but once involved it’s a very good light hearted detective mystery.
Michael Clegg –
Well written & acted with some good humor added to the mix! I would recommend this show to anyone who likes good acting, good stories and good way to spend an evening. Kudos to Allan Hawco, hope he comes up with something new again….
Richard Ryan –
This series is excellent. No extreme violence and a fair amount of humor. If you are old enough to remember The Rockford Files and liked it you will love this. A Canadian version of it only better.