{"id":5361,"date":"2026-06-11T14:57:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T14:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/quirky-canadian-crime-drama-with-smart-and-compelling-story-finally-streaming-for-free\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T14:57:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T14:57:15","slug":"quirky-canadian-crime-drama-with-smart-and-compelling-story-finally-streaming-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/quirky-canadian-crime-drama-with-smart-and-compelling-story-finally-streaming-for-free\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Quirky&#8217; Canadian crime drama with &#8216;smart and compelling&#8217; story finally streaming for free"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_0e248e\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The drama series follows the life of Dr Jenny Cooper, a coroner and former ER physician who is rebuilding her life after a loss<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37281499\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\" Coroner is available to watch on STV Player    \" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281499.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Jenny-Cooper-Serinda-Swan-_EPS106_SW_0273-1JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281499.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Jenny-Cooper-Serinda-Swan-_EPS106_SW_0273-1JPG.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281499.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Jenny-Cooper-Serinda-Swan-_EPS106_SW_0273-1JPG.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281499.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Jenny-Cooper-Serinda-Swan-_EPS106_SW_0273-1JPG.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\" Coroner is available to watch on STV Player                      \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\"> Coroner is available to watch on STV Player                      <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">UK audiences can now stream all four seasons of the Canadian crime drama Coroner without charge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Originally aired on CBC and now available on <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tech\/sky-q-update-stv-app-29785504\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">STV Player <\/a>today, the programme became a massive hit in <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/canada\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Canada,<\/a> marking the broadcaster&#8217;s most successful new drama debut in over four years. The ensemble is headed by Serinda Swan, recognised for her performance as Karla Dixon in Reacher, and Roger Cross, who featured in 24.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The drama centres on Dr Jenny Cooper, a Toronto coroner and former emergency room <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/doctor-who\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">doctor who<\/a> is reconstructing her life following her husband&#8217;s death. As she examines unexplained and questionable fatalities, Jenny utilises both her clinical expertise and emotional understanding to reveal the truth behind each case.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Supporting her through these intricate investigations is Detective Donavan McAvoy. Portrayed by Cross, the detective&#8217;s composed and frequently witty demeanour offers balance to Jenny&#8217;s resolute and forthright character, forging an engaging dynamic central to the programme.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37281463\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37281463\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.69\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Coroner\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281463.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Coroner.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281463.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_Coroner.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281463.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_Coroner.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281463.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Coroner.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The investigative drama follows Dr Jenny Cooper\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The investigative drama follows Dr Jenny Cooper<cite aria-label=\"Image: CBC\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: CBC)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Drawing inspiration from the Jenny Cooper novels by British writer Matthew Hall, Coroner distinguishes itself not merely through its criminal investigations but also its examination of psychological wellbeing, reports <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/showbiz\/tv-radio\/2216219\/highest-rated-detective-drama-now\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">the Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Throughout its four seasons, the series addresses topics including anxiety, PTSD, childhood trauma and the psychological impact of bereavement with care and nuance.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37281466\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37281466\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.69\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Coroner is finally available to stream in the UK\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281466.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Coroner-is-finally-available-to-stream-in-the-UK.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281466.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Coroner-is-finally-available-to-stream-in-the-UK.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281466.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Coroner-is-finally-available-to-stream-in-the-UK.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281466.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Coroner-is-finally-available-to-stream-in-the-UK.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Coroner is finally available to stream in the UK\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Coroner is finally available to stream in the UK<cite aria-label=\"Image: CBC\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: CBC)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking to CBS News about her character&#8217;s mental health challenges, Serinda Swan, who portrays Jenny, revealed: &#8220;I love that she brings out the artistry in me for really wanting to have that type of representation on screen and show that you can have a complete and total meltdown and then get up and do your job. She&#8217;s all over the place and I kind of love that about her.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">STV Player has broadened its roster of international drama series with the inclusion of Coroner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Accessible free throughout the UK across major streaming platforms, the service additionally provides exclusive free-to-air viewing of the beloved soap Brookside and the critically acclaimed Irish crime drama Red Rock, alongside popular programmes such as Beli.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37281464\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37281464\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.69\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Serinda Swan PLAYS Jenny Cooper\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281464.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Serinda-Swan-PLAYS-Jenny-Cooper.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281464.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Serinda-Swan-PLAYS-Jenny-Cooper.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281464.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Serinda-Swan-PLAYS-Jenny-Cooper.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281464.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Serinda-Swan-PLAYS-Jenny-Cooper.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Serinda Swan plays Jenny Cooper in the detective drama\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Serinda Swan plays Jenny Cooper in the detective drama<cite aria-label=\"Image: CBC\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: CBC)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Upon its initial release, Coroner garnered mixed reactions from audiences, with one Rotten Tomatoes user writing: &#8220;This show is great. The writing is smart and compelling. It&#8217;s diverse cast acts well and the show is shot beautifully in\/around Toronto Canada.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another concurred: &#8220;This quirky take on crime drama is worth a watch.&#8221; While a third remarked: &#8220;Very depressing show. 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