Taken (2016 TV series)


Taken is a Canadian true crime documentary television series produced by Winnipeg-based production company Eagle Vision. It first aired on the Aboriginal People’s Television Network on September 9, 2016 and was broadcast again later that year by the CBC. The series features reenactments and interviews with the family and friends of Canada's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, as well as interviews with local and federal law enforcement, various Canadian experts, advocates, activists and politicians who provide social commentary on the issue of MMIWG in Canada. The series also encourages viewers with information about the featured cases to call the RCMP or Canadian Crime Stoppers anonymous toll-free tip line at 1-800-222-8477. The series was created by Lisa Meeches, Kyle Irving and Rebecca Gibson and is broadcast in both English with host Lisa Meeches, and in Cree by host George Muswaggon. There are currently 3 seasons of Taken, with a fourth and final season in development.

Episodes

Season 1 (2016)

Season 2 (2017)

Season 3
EpisodeCaseInterview SubjectsWriter/DirectorOriginal Air Date

1. Amber
Tuccarro

Amber TuccarroVivian Tuccaro, Paul Tuccaro Jr., Tracy Bear, Ian Campeau Writer: Rebecca Gibson
Director: Madison Thomas		September 27, 2018
2. Patricia CarpenterPatricia CarpenterJoyce Carpenter, Laura Heidenheim, Josephine Tse, Ivana Yellowback Writer: Kayla Hayden
Director: Rebecca Gibson		October 5, 2018
3. Crystal Andrews and Leah Anderson   Crystal Andrews and Leah AndersonBeverley Andrews, Roxanne Spence, Wayne Okenow, Mervin White, Leslie Spillett, Katherine Whitecloud Writer: Rebecca Gibson
Director: Lisa Meeches		October 12, 2018
4. Leona BruleLeona BruleChris Sanderson, Catherine Sanders, Cpl. Jack Keefe, Mandee McDonald, Marie Wilson Writer: Jacquie Black
Director: Noam Gonick		October 19, 2018
5. Janet SyvestreJanet SyvestreCrystal Sylvestre, Toni Lemaigre, Lauren Sylvestre, Corporal Kelly Bates, Dr. Robert Innes
Writer: Sonia Ballantyne
Director: Jacquie Black		October 26, 2018
6. Josephine Martin     Josephine MartinTanya Martin, Wesley Martin, Georgina Sanderson, Margaret Sanderson, Marlene Grace Buck, Cst. Mike Harris Writer: Dinae Robinson
Director: Rebecca Gibson		November 2, 2018
7. Lorilee FrancisLorilee FrancisConnie Francis, Lane Francis, Lance Francis, Lisa Ferguson, Mary Francis, Vanessa Shannon, Edward Ferguson, Danielle Allard Writer: Jacquie Black
Director: Madison Thomas		November 9, 2018
8. Amanda CookAmanda CookCheyenne Chartrand, Bernadette Sumner, Mary Cook, Lisa Makwebak, Sgt. Paul Manaigre Writer: Rebecca Gibson
Director: Jacquie Black		November 16, 2018
9. Sindy RuperthouseSindy RuperthouseÉmilie Ruperthouse Wylde, Johnny Wylde, Joan Wylde, Kathy Ruperthouse, Lt. Martine Asselin Writer: Jacquie Black
Director: Jenna Neepin		November 23, 2018
10. Nicole DanielsNicole DanielsIsabel Daniels, Joan Winning, Sandra Delaronde, Dr. Lisa Kinew Writer: Rebecca Gibson
Director: Cam Bennett		November 30, 2018
11. Cheryl JohnsonCheryl JohnsonPatricia Johnson, Lynn Johnson, Tricia Johnson, Shaylene Johnson, Nadine Bernard, Sasha Doucette, Holly Moore Writer: Rebecca Gibson
Director: Sam Karney		December 7, 2018
12. Elizabeth DorionElizabeth DorionGeorgina Simms, Karen Deborah Young, John Cochrane, Primrose Bloomfield, Cpl. Janna Amirault Writer: Rebecca Gibson
Director: Rebecca Gibson		December 15, 2018
13. Caitlin PotsCaitlin PotsThe day before her disappearance, 27-year-old Caitlin Potts was last seen at Orchard Park Mall in Kelowna, British Columbia, and an official missing persons alert appeared on March 21, 2016. Caitlin’s disappearance is being treated as a homicide. Sadly, two other young women are missing from this region. Could there be a connection?
INTERVIEW SUBJECTS:  Priscilla Potts, Ashley Potts, Jody Leon, Cpl. Dan Moskaluk 		Writer: Jacquie Black
Director: Tyson Caron		December 21, 2018

Ratings

Season 1 of the series is estimated to have reached an average of 100,000 viewers in its initial airing, increasing to 1.4 million after its release on CBC.

Awards and nominations