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Forever Knight

Forever Knight
★ 6.9/10•1992•1h 0m•14•Drama•Mystery•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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13TH CENTURY VAMPIRE. 20TH CENTURY COP.

Forever Knight is a Canadian television series about Nick Knight, an 800-year-old vampire working as a police detective in modern day Toronto. Wracked with guilt for centuries of killing others, he seeks redemption by working as a homicide detective on the night shift while struggling to find a way to become human again. The series premiered on May 5, 1992 and concluded with the third season finale on May 17, 1996.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 5, 1992

Episodes

Episode 1 - Dark Knight (1)E160m

Dark Knight (1)

Someone is killing a number of homeless people and draining their blood. Then a museum guard is killed the same way and a special artifact is stolen, a Mayan cup that Nick believes can help him become mortal again. Nick suspects that his old mentor Lacroix is in town and behind the murders. Forced into a partnership with the unbearable Detective Schanke, Nick has to face both Lacroix and the Homeless Killer while trying to protect his friends.

May 5, 1992

Episode 2 - Dark Knight: The Second Chapter (2)E260m

Dark Knight: The Second Chapter (2)

Someone is killing a number of homeless people and draining their blood. Then a museum guard is killed the same way and a special artifact is stolen, a Mayan cup that Nick believes can help him become mortal again. Nick suspects that his old mentor Lacroix is in town and behind the murders. Forced into a partnership with the unbearable Detective Schanke, Nick has to face both Lacroix and the Homeless Killer while trying to protect his friends.

May 6, 1992

Episode 3 - For I Have SinnedE360m

For I Have Sinned

Another serial killer, this time preying on young women who all attend the same church. In order to catch him, Nick must try to overcome his fear and loathing of the Church and its symbols. Meanwhile, flashbacks to 15th Century France show Nick's encounter with a young peasant girl doomed to become a martyr when her claims that God spoke to her result in the Church branding her as a heretic and condemning her to burn at the stake. Nick offers her his version of immortality, but she refuses in favor of her own belief in life after death.

May 12, 1992

Episode 4 - Last ActE460m

Last Act

A young woman dies, and all evidence points to suicide. Nick, however, has a gut feeling that it was murder, but seems unable to prove it. Added to his stack of unsolved crimes, it makes Nick question his own feelings of self-worth, especially after hearing about another, real suicide: that of one of his "old friends". Nick must search through his memories of their relationship of centuries past to determine why she killed herself, and why he shouldn't.

May 19, 1992

Episode 5 - Dance by the Light of the MoonE560m

Dance by the Light of the Moon

A beautiful young woman is able to exert an almost supernatural control over men, driving them to commit criminal acts for her amusement. Nick manages to catch up with her, but will his own powers help prevent him from also falling under her spell?

May 26, 1992

Episode 6 - Dying to Know YouE660m

Dying to Know You

The wife and daughter of a well-known philanthropist are kidnapped and held for ransom, and psychic Denise Fort is brought in help Nick and Schanke with the case. Her powers are genuine, and therein lies the problem: she keeps picking up flashes of Nick's "other life", and Nick feels torn about whether or not to reveal himself to her, since she thinks it's a sign that she's having a breakdown. Nick's recollections of a similar situation in Puritan New England make him determined that Denise won't share th e fate of his mortal friend from that time.

Jun 9, 1992

Episode 7 - False WitnessE760m

False Witness

Nick's feelings of responsibility for the death of a man he was supposed to protect in a "sting" operation causes him to lie about actually seeing the murderer pull the trigger. In addition to the problem of having to appear in court to testify in broad daylight, Nick's desire to see justice done struggles with his conscience. He calls up memories of an incident from the past in which a woman lies in court, condemning to death a man Nick knows to be innocent, since he saw his fellow vampire Janette commit the crime.

Aug 4, 1992

Episode 8 - Cherry BlossomsE860m

Cherry Blossoms

A woman targetted in a mob hit in Chinatown escapes, but in critical condition. Nick must find her before the mobsters do, but he gets no help or trust from an ancient acupuncturist who is hiding and caring for the victim, and who recognizes Nick as the monster who killed his mother 75 years ago.

Aug 11, 1992

Episode 9 - I Will RepayE960m

I Will Repay

Natalie's brother Richard is shot at the police station. When it's apparent he's going to die, Natalie urges a reluctant Nick to bring Richard over as he did a leper centuries ago. Is this a second chance for Richard and his family, or will history repeat itself?

Sep 15, 1992

Episode 10 - Dead AirE1060m

Dead Air

Someone's calling CTOK radio's on-air psychiatrist and murdering women on the air. Dr. Noble comes to Nick's aid -- to Stonetree's dismay -- while Schanke searches through psychiatric records. Noble thinks the killer is acting out a murderous fantasy -- one that may involve her.

Sep 22, 1992

Episode 11 - HuntersE1160m

Hunters

Schanke's old partner is gunned down in the street. The bad guys make it clear Don is next. Jeanette lets Nick hide Schanke at The Raven because his predicament reminds them of when Nick, Jeanette, and Lacroix were hunted- only this time it appears to be an inside job.

Sep 29, 1992

Episode 12 - Dead IssueE1260m

Dead Issue

Inspector Tony Fiore's wife confesses to shooting her lover in self-defense. Case closed?

Oct 6, 1992

Episode 13 - Father FigureE1360m

Father Figure

A man is killed in an apparent mob hit. While the investigation is underway, the only witness, a young girl named Lisa, is left in Nick's protective custody. This duty reminds Nick of a boy he and his Old Friends cared for in World War II England and the ramifications of his immortality and sterility.

Oct 13, 1992

Episode 14 - Spin DoctorE1460m

Spin Doctor

A journalist covering the mayoral election is electrocuted in his hotel room. Later his girlfriend is found dead too. It appears one of the candidates may be involved in a sex scandal. Can Nick find out who committed these murders without engaging in a witchhunt? Dirty politics and mudslinging gets Nick thinking about when he was Professor Nicholas Girard (Chicago, 1954) -- and on trial before the HUAC on charges of being a Communist.

Oct 27, 1992

Episode 15 - Dying for FameE1560m

Dying for Fame

Nick and Schenke are protecting a musician who is being threatened.

Nov 10, 1992

Episode 16 - Only the LonelyE1660m

Only the Lonely

It's Natalie's birthday again, which gets her and Nick thinking about another one of her birthdays- the day they met. Now she's met someone else- and Nick's jealousy is showing. Meanwhile a killer is murdering his dates.

Nov 17, 1992

Episode 17 - Unreality TVE1760m

Unreality TV

Being the subject of a COPS-like television show reminds Nick of his first exposure to the camera during the US Civil War. Will modern technology finally reveal the vampires' secret?

Nov 24, 1992

Episode 18 - Feeding the BeastE1860m

Feeding the Beast

Nick goes undercover to investigate the murders of members of The Twelve Steps, a support group for addicts. Can his sponsor help him with his addiction, or is she out to kill him too?

Dec 1, 1992

Episode 19 - If Looks Could KillE1960m

If Looks Could Kill

Nick investigates three woman who are member of the Spa Experience. They're all young, beautiful, and have murderous tendencies, but do they share something more than skin deep?

Feb 9, 1993

Episode 20 - Fatal MistakeE2060m

Fatal Mistake

The investigation into Stonetree's recent shooting of a perp is keeping him up nights. Meanwhile Nick confronts a ghost of his own -- one that's about 300 years older.

Feb 16, 1993

Episode 21 - 1966E2160m

1966

During a hostage situation at the police station, Nick recalls his life in East Berlin (as the American Nick Thomas), where he helped another family in crisis while they helped him search for the Abarat, an ancient book of miracles that may contain a cure for vampirism.

Feb 23, 1993

Episode 22 - Love You to DeathE2260m

Love You to Death

After a model missing for four months is found dead under mysterious circumstances, another model disappears who bears a striking a resemblance to a dancer Nick fell for a long time ago

Mar 2, 1993

Actors

Geraint Wyn Davies

Geraint Wyn Davies

Nick Knight

Nigel Bennett

Nigel Bennett

Lucien LaCroix

Catherine Disher

Catherine Disher

Dr. Natalie Lambert

Ben Bass

Ben Bass

Javier Vachon

John Kapelos

John Kapelos

Det. Don Schanke

Blu Mankuma

Blu Mankuma

Capt. Joe Reese

Gary Farmer

Gary Farmer

Capt. Joe Stonetree

Natsuko Ohama

Natsuko Ohama

Capt. Amanda Cohen

Lisa Ryder

Lisa Ryder

Det. Tracy Vetter

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