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Series · 1992 – 1996 · Drama

Forever Knight

13TH CENTURY VAMPIRE. 20TH CENTURY COP.

★6.9 1992 – 1996 3 Seasons James D. Parriott TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 70 episodes

Dark Knight (1)

Episode 01

Dark Knight (1)

May 5, 1992 · 60 min

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.

Dark Knight: The Second Chapter (2)

Episode 02

Dark Knight: The Second Chapter (2)

May 6, 1992 · 60 min

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.

For I Have Sinned

Episode 03

For I Have Sinned

May 12, 1992 · 60 min

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.

Last Act

Episode 04

Last Act

May 19, 1992 · 60 min

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.

Dance by the Light of the Moon

Episode 05

Dance by the Light of the Moon

May 26, 1992 · 60 min

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?

Dying to Know You

Episode 06

Dying to Know You

Jun 9, 1992 · 60 min

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.

False Witness

Episode 07

False Witness

Aug 4, 1992 · 60 min

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.

Cherry Blossoms

Episode 08

Cherry Blossoms

Aug 11, 1992 · 60 min

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.

I Will Repay

Episode 09

I Will Repay

Sep 15, 1992 · 60 min

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?

Dead Air

Episode 10

Dead Air

Sep 22, 1992 · 60 min

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.

Hunters

Episode 11

Hunters

Sep 29, 1992 · 60 min

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.

Dead Issue

Episode 12

Dead Issue

Oct 6, 1992 · 60 min

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

Father Figure

Episode 13

Father Figure

Oct 13, 1992 · 60 min

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.

Spin Doctor

Episode 14

Spin Doctor

Oct 27, 1992 · 60 min

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.

Dying for Fame

Episode 15

Dying for Fame

Nov 10, 1992 · 60 min

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

Only the Lonely

Episode 16

Only the Lonely

Nov 17, 1992 · 60 min

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.

Unreality TV

Episode 17

Unreality TV

Nov 24, 1992 · 60 min

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?

Feeding the Beast

Episode 18

Feeding the Beast

Dec 1, 1992 · 60 min

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?

If Looks Could Kill

Episode 19

If Looks Could Kill

Feb 9, 1993 · 60 min

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?

Fatal Mistake

Episode 20

Fatal Mistake

Feb 16, 1993 · 60 min

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.

1966

Episode 21

1966

Feb 23, 1993 · 60 min

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.

Love You to Death

Episode 22

Love You to Death

Mar 2, 1993 · 60 min

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

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.9 /10

based on 35 votes

Synopsis

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.

DramaMysterySci-Fi & FantasyCrime

Cast

8 principal cast

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

Where to watch Forever Knight

Forever Knight is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from James D. Parriott, Barney Cohen has 3 seasons and 70 total episodes, rated 6.9/10 by 35 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Forever Knight have?

Forever Knight has 3 seasons with 70 episodes in total.

Is Forever Knight still on the air?

Forever Knight has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Forever Knight?

Forever Knight airs on CBS.

When did Forever Knight first air?

Forever Knight first aired on May 5, 1992.

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