To Serve and Protect

Wow what a difference from Canada to United States even though the show may be 20 years old if you watch 20 year old episodes of Cops you see the difference.

This show showcases several things one of them is the inherent politeness of Canadian cops even though they face many of the same issues and problems albeit from different groups of society but pressure is pressure no matter who is exerting it.

I initially didn't realize some or all episodes are 20 years old, then there's another clue when I started seeing mullets and mustaches .

Another that is a giveaway in a number of episodes the officers were carrying revolvers ,well a six shot pistol hasn't been standard issue for a while.

It seems like this is taking place out in the West ,Vancouver ,BC, also in Alberta.

I recognized Edmonton and Calgary and it seems like the police are interacting mainly with Native Canadians in all the cities.

Maybe 20 years ago crack wasn't as big a problem as it is today.

All that being said and done ,there isn't a doubt this is a good show It's a little sad to see how specific segments of Canadian society are in such a rut.

Under Arrest is a spectacular reality cop show. The cameras really showcase an in-depth look into the street side of things in 90s western Canada during the crack and heroin epidemics. Some scenes get a little too crazy and they don't censor too much; for instance, a woman hung herself in a Vancouver motel room and the camera actually showed the body hanging. It's not for the weak stomached, sensitive or easily offended so take that into consideration before you watch. This show is raw! You'll get a few fun scenes such as the police closing bars in Surrey full of rowdy drunk people just having a good time screaming "hi mom!" into the camera, or the police doing street checks at 3am and dealing with a drunken funny guy. But not long into the show you may connect with the police officers you relate to the most, or even whomever they're interacting with, because they could be your neighbours. This show debuted 25 years ago, I was far too young back then to be downing pints at the Dell Hotel on King George Blvd like in the show, but every one of those faces you see has a story and I wonder where they're all right now. All I have left to say is when will Netflix release the next few seasons?

Get ready for massive mullets, Denim Garys (You know, cause they're Canadian, eh?), bar brawls over being called a "goof" (...yes, really), and lots and LOTS of knives (mostly steak). Have some beers, enjoy some whacky tobaccy, and get ready to piss yourselves. I recommend watching it in a mixed season manner. Start with season one, jump to eight, back to two, up to seven, and so on and so forth because there is one officer in particular that is sort of tall, lanky, and nerdy (you'll know exactly who I'm talking about) who starts out in season one mustacheless and full of hope, excitement, and eagerness and by the eighth season he is fully mustachioed and understands that this is going absolutely nowhere and has just about given up on humanity - Absolutely priceless. A MUST WATCH.

Awesome show that really gives you an idea of what police have to deal with on a regular basis. It will give you an new respect for the type of garbage they have to deal with day in and day out. People commenting excessive force, well as a non liberal crybaby I can only say, these losers probably should stop resisting arrest. These Canadian police are absolutely top notch!

If you enjoy watching real life cops working- you will like this series. HOWEVER, keep in mind that this series is from the early 90's and every male on here has a mustache or mullet going on. I started watching this series last week and thought it was filmed in 2016. After seeing mullets and mustaches, I started to do a little research.It is definitely not for younger viewers though, as there is nudity and foul language. I guess that is a given when it comes to dealing with the public. Most of what I have seen so far is a lot of drugged up people who hallucinate and in turn, break the law. They have a lot more patience than I do! The cops in this series are pretty hardcore. They definitely back their fellow brothers and sisters in blue.