Sex & Violence

Sex & Violence (2013-2017)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime

Sex & Violence looks at the lives of professionals who work in the aftermath of domestic violence: a social worker, a victim advocate, a prosecutor, a police officer, and a therapist. The show chronicles their struggles to maintain healthy, intimate personal relationships while working daily with people caught in violent and dysfunctional lives. This original 6-hour mini-series stars Academy Award® winning actress Olympia Dukakis (Moonstruck, Tales of the City), Gemini winners Jennie Raymond (The Associates), Jackie Torrens (Made in Canada), Kerry Fox (Shallow Grave, An Angel at My Table), along with Canadian Idol alum Naomi-Joy Blackhall-Butler. Sex & Violence was shot on location in Nova Scotia. It was produced by Halifax's Emotion Pictures with Thom Fitzgerald (The Hanging Garden, Cloudburst) writing and directing.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E03FinnSep 24, 2017
S03E02Survivor's GuiltSep 17, 2017
S03E01AftermathSep 10, 2017
S02E06ShelterAug 24, 2015
S02E05ConnectionAug 17, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Sex & Violence premiere?

Sex & Violence premiered on November 14th, 2013.

Who created the TV show Sex & Violence?

Sex & Violence was created by Alan Franey.

What were the genres of TV show Sex & Violence?

The genres of TV show Sex & Violence were drama and comedy.

Who were the main characters of Sex & Violence?

The main characters of Sex & Violence were Maxine, a therapist, and Dan, a cop.

Where was the TV show Sex & Violence set?

The TV show Sex & Violence was set in Vancouver, British Columbia.

How many episodes were in Sex & Violence?

Sex & Violence had six episodes in total.

What was the TV rating for Sex & Violence?

The TV rating for Sex & Violence was TV-MA.

Was Sex & Violence critically acclaimed?

Sex & Violence received mixed reviews from critics.

Who played Maxine in Sex & Violence?

Maxine was played by Marnie Alton.

What was the basic premise of Sex & Violence?

The basic premise of Sex & Violence was the intersecting lives of a therapist and a cop.

What was the relationship between Maxine and Dan in Sex & Violence?

Maxine and Dan had an antagonistic relationship in Sex & Violence.

Did Sex & Violence have any guest stars?

Yes, Sex & Violence featured guest stars such as Gabrielle Rose and Robert Moloney.

Did Sex & Violence have a lot of humor?

Sex & Violence had a mix of drama and comedy, but was not a typical comedy show.

Was Sex & Violence a character-driven show or a plot-driven show?

Sex & Violence was primarily a character-driven show.

Did Sex & Violence address any social issues?

Sex & Violence explored themes of mental health and addiction.

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