Meet Dr. Jenny Cooper, the newest coroner in Toronto.

Based on MR Hall’s Jenny Cooper novels, Coroner brings a new doctor to the small screen and she is full of grit and determination. Recently widowed, Jenny Cooper (Serinda Swan) struggles with grief and anxiety and she attempts to rebuild her lifer with her teenaged son following the sudden death of her husband. And she starts with a change of job from the ER to the Coroner’s Office.

A role that traditionally requires field visits, lab work and reports Dr. Jenny Cooper puts a whole new spin on the job. More than just investigating a crime scene, Jenny relies on her intuition and years of experience as an emergency room doctor to assess not only the scene but the nature behind the crime in front of her. At the start of this new position, Jenny clears house at the office and fires an old school doctor who depends on stereotypes rather than examining all of the evidence to create a full picture of the crime. This move, while drastic, gains her some loyal allies within the office and strengthens the sense of team.

Out in the field, Jenny quickly develops a rapport with lead detective, Donovan McAvoy (Roger Cross) and together they tackle a series of unsolved deaths in the Toronto area. Their relationship solidifies as they share their individual traumas with one another and make space for each other’s quirks and needs. Their combined experience, work ethic and gut feelings make them an unstoppable mystery solving duo.

Coroner isn’t reinventing the wheel, it’s a consistent series that checks all the boxes for a genre drama. The crimes, themselves are not unusual for a police drama but they provide a solid backdrop for the personal drama of Jenny Cooper’s life. The show does include some interesting techniques and angles on common types of mysteries for crime solving dramas.

Roger Cross is a great pick for a side-kick and is likeable and believable in his role. He has strong chemistry with Serinda Swan and together they portray the psychological aftermath of trauma in a respectful and authentic manner.

Coroner is a good choice for an easy binge-watching session. It is entertaining, well-written and does the police mystery genre justice.