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The Borderline

TV·2025–2025·Crave·Drama, Crime·45m·6.9

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A border town cop uncovers an illegal drug trade tied to his childhood friend and a ruthless British crime syndicate operating in the scenic 1000 Islands region between Canada and the U.S.

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Stephen AmellStephen AmellOfficer Henry RolandHamza HaqHamza HaqTommy HawleyTamara PodemskiTamara PodemskiErica RossMinnie DriverMinnie DriverMay FergusonThomas CraigThomas CraigGazJeremy WatsonJeremy WatsonMilesKate CorbettKate CorbettLivAnna DouglasAnna DouglasJulie Roland

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