WILD CARDS Renewed For Season 2 By CBC/The CW

The Vancouver set procedural, Wild Cards, a joint production between CBC and The CW will return for season 2.

The show stars Vanessa Morgan (Riverdale), Giacomo Gianniotti (Grey’s Anatomy) and Jason Priestley (Private Eyes). Wild Cards is a crime-solving procedural with a comedic twist. It follows the unlikely duo of a gruff, sardonic cop and a spirited, clever con woman. Ellis (Gianniotti) plays a demoted detective who has spent the last year on the maritime unit. While Max (Morgan) has been living a transient life elaborately scamming everyone she meets.

But when Max gets arrested and ends up helping Ellis solve a local crime, the two are offered the opportunity to redeem themselves, with Ellis going back to detective and Max staying out of jail. The catch? They have to work together, with each using their unique skills to solve crimes. Terry Chen and Karin Konoval also star.

This will be particularly notable South of the border as viewers are still getting used to the change in focus at The CW. The network recently confirmed the cancellation of Walker starring Jared Padalecki further reducing its original scripted offerings.

Liz Wise Lyall, Head of Scripted Programming, The CW Network said:

“We are thrilled to order a second season of The CW’s breakout series Wild Cards. [It] has clearly captured the imagination of our viewers thanks to exhilarating storytelling and the crackling chemistry between Vanessa and Giacomo. We are confident Wild Cards is the kind of smart and sexy blue-sky drama that could continually build its audience for years.”

SOURCE: Deadline.com