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Cardinal

6.920174 seasons14+TV SeriesCrimeDrama

Detective John Cardinal attempts to uncover the mystery of what happened to the missing 13-year-old girl whose body is discovered in the shaft-head of an abandoned mine. At the same time, he comes under investigation by his new partner, Lise Delorme, a tough investigator in her own right.

ProducersSarah Dodd·Randy Lennox

Where to watch

NetflixNetflixCraveCraveNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with AdsCrave Amazon ChannelCrave Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Robert
Apr 6, 2020 5.5
E2
Adele
Apr 13, 2020 8.0
E3
Barry
Apr 20, 2020 8.5
E4
Neil
Apr 27, 2020 8.7
E5
Scott
May 4, 2020 8.5
E6
John & Lise
May 11, 2020 8.5

Cast

Billy Campbell
Billy Campbell
John Cardinal
Karine Vanasse
Karine Vanasse
Lise Delorme

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Cardinal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cardinal?

Cardinal is streaming on Netflix, Crave and Netflix Standard in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is Cardinal on Netflix?

Yes — Cardinal is available on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is Cardinal on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Cardinal isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Netflix and Crave instead.

Where can I watch Cardinal for free?

Cardinal is available on Netflix and Crave in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Cardinal?

Cardinal has 4 seasons in total (24 episodes). The series concluded in 2020.

Are all episodes of Cardinal out yet?

Yes — all 24 episodes across 4 seasons of Cardinal are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 5 of Cardinal?

No — Cardinal ended after 4 seasons, so there is no Season 5.

Is Cardinal based on a book?

Yes — Cardinal is based on a book or novel.