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It's fantastic to see a new TV drama that puts our current geopolitical struggle into historic perspective; in X Company the audience get to witness ...

It's fantastic to see a new TV drama that puts our current geopolitical struggle into historic perspective; in X Company the audience get to witness how ordinary people rose to the challenge against such overwhelming military adversity to win victory. While we can always rely on our soldiers and intelligence officers, recently our leaders seem somehow weak and more inclined to appease, reflecting a willingness to overlook our enemies ruthlessness and utter hatred for our way of life with bizarre, conflated statements often ignoring the elephant in the room which in turn worries a great many people. To the show, I love the cinematography, shooting locations have been chosen with great care with matching attention going into the period costume recreating a completely believable period during World War 2. The cast is completely unknown to me apart from Warren Brown, the English detective in 'Luther' (what a show that is!). Hugh Dillon seems up to the task before him though. However, X Company is let down by the script which at times can come across as pedantic, hopefully, this can be addressed by season two.Another element that inspired me to write this mini-review is how the producers have avoided that particularly American pitfall; pumping themselves up at the expense of their allies. You'll notice in British, Australian and Canadian TV shows covering war they don't get caught in the trap of boosting their own national reputation at the expense of the allies which reflects very well on them and poorly on American producers.All in all a quality Canadian historical drama which should appeal to both WW2 buffs and viewers looking for something outside of generic cop shows and the dreadful reality TV swamping our TV sets at the moment.

If the real resistance was anything like X Company the war would have been lost. Total incompetence is how I would rate them. Sentimentality cannot c ...

If the real resistance was anything like X Company the war would have been lost. Total incompetence is how I would rate them. Sentimentality cannot cause a mission to fail.I had hoped this would be a faithful depiction of how special agents were trained to infiltrate France - but it is hopelessly flawed with emotions that just cannot be a part of war. In times of war terrible things may have to be done and emotions cannot control actionsI will watch another episode, but if the story is as cloying as this one when it should be about real actions in war, then I will give up on it.

Having watched episode 1, I'm trying to figure out what age group that this is intended for and to me it seems like it must be 13 yr old.But there is ...

Having watched episode 1, I'm trying to figure out what age group that this is intended for and to me it seems like it must be 13 yr old.But there is too much violence for an audience that young.Seeing that the high ratings come from those between the ages of 18 & 29, I am VERY surprised. I hadn't realized that people in that age group were so easily duped.I don't mind the age of the agents, but their ineptitude is beyond comprehension & unacceptable. How can anyone so inept be sent on any kind of mission besides cleaning the latrine? The only thing that the series has going for it is the fact it's filmed in Europe and they are able to provide some 'Europe looking' backgrounds for the farce that's played out.It's like making a drama using the underground resistance characters out of the BBC series 'Allo 'Allo.

It is possible to do war fiction well in Canada - the CBC Dieppe mini-series (circa 1993) was reasonably well done with world-class actors and a most ...

It is possible to do war fiction well in Canada - the CBC Dieppe mini-series (circa 1993) was reasonably well done with world-class actors and a mostly decent, if under-budgeted, script. But it seems X Company suffers from the same maladies as the worst of Canadian military television and film productions - a lack of advisors, or perhaps just the willingness to listen to them.It is fashionable on the internet to pick at minor details, and military enthusiasts do it like no one else. I could forgive a few flaws as far as buttons and geegaws on uniforms, but there is very little occurring on screen that builds verisimilitude. From the officer using his Canadian Women's Army Corps signallers for advice (I get that he needs to be talking so the audience knows what he's thinking, but would an officer really be canvassing his radio operators for tactical and operational decisions?) And were SOE missions really monitored in "real time" via morse code, with wireless operators in the field in France asking for instructions from Ontario? Technically it may be possible, but the history books suggest this a fantasy, no less ridiculous than Dan Ackroyd's futuristic situation room in "Pearl Harbor", from which the Doolittle raiders - if you believe that movie - also reported back from Tokyo to the U.S. in real time.Things were relatively more difficult to do in the 1940s. You couldn't get from Europe to Canada in the blink of an eye, it sometimes took days by plane, and usually many days by ship. Talking to people far away was always a struggle. These would be things to highlight in the show, not dismiss as inconvenient truths. We should admire agents of the SOE for their ability to operate without cell phones, instant text messaging, or constant contact with the real world. And film-makers should respect their real life stories enough to attempt to portray their actions honestly.Always encouraging to see Canadian film-makers telling our stories, but hopefully this series improves the level of accuracy and believability.

The plot is thin and farcical in parts. Everything is bright, including the vivid dress of one of the agents. Everyone is well fed and smart looking. ...

The plot is thin and farcical in parts. Everything is bright, including the vivid dress of one of the agents. Everyone is well fed and smart looking. The town is manicured and looks pristine. On the military/uniform front, the SS are pretty well described but the UK/Canadians; who the British Lt belongs to is anyone's guess, he should be badged Intelligence Corps or General Service Corps. Both the ribbon sets on the Lt and the Col are incorrect, some "real" ribbons there but all over the place. The way the Lt speaks to the Col (02 to 06) no, wouldn't happen. And finally, the most unrealistic part, bringing them all back to Canada for a pi** up (debrief). Heck of a long way in 42 and they all arrived in the same kit as they were wearing in France. Good that they picked up a souvenir though. Wouldn't do after biffing Gerry not to bring some memento back with them. Not be bothering with episode 2. Very poor.

An entertaining production which could use a huge dose of reality. The posting overseas of intelligence agents would mean being embedded in a locatio ...

An entertaining production which could use a huge dose of reality. The posting overseas of intelligence agents would mean being embedded in a location for long periods of time without taking the risk of extraction for a quick debrief before another mission. There would also be more interaction and inter-dependency with local resistance units. The pilot episode seemed to have the hallmarks of a decent show however during episode 2 the lack of historical and military research is showing up. First,the team's training at Camp X would be conducted via a training officer and they wouldn't be walking through the woods with one knife to use on an enemy dummy partially hidden behind a tree. Second, an air insertion into enemy territory during the daytime would not be standard practice. Third, leaving the team member with a leg injury to guard three potential enemies would be a disaster for the whole team. Fourth, when the team members who where posing as electrical workers were asked for their papers by the German guard, they would have been arrested for not producing them. Fifth, while back at Camp X when Hugh Dillon was interrogating the German prisoner, he used the term "Skill set" which is not a term used during that period.

An interesting series, but too far removed from reality. First, agents would not fly back and forth from and to camp X between missions; they would b ...

An interesting series, but too far removed from reality. First, agents would not fly back and forth from and to camp X between missions; they would be trained and indefinitely installed in a false identity. Commuting back and forth would be too costly in time and risk of capture. So far I have noticed at least one serious continuity error. In episode two the female agent refers to the man being rescued as lieutenant. Though in Canada it is spelled the same it is actually pronounced 'leftentant' as in Britain. A Canadian agent would not make that mistake. Further, when he is rescued he puts on a bombardier jacket that has sergeant stripes on it. So, is he a lieutenant (leftentant) or is he a sergeant?

Canadian TV has long since been a cautionary tale. What with its poor reputation at home, and usually abroad, there's been a yearning to reignite the ...

Canadian TV has long since been a cautionary tale. What with its poor reputation at home, and usually abroad, there's been a yearning to reignite the revolution of quality TV.Is X Company a part of it? In a word: No. It obviously had a pretty decent budget as far as Canadian TV goes. There are some explosions, some rather huge external location scenes, that aren't a pretty penny to waste, and a high calibre of guest star (and main cast) from Germany, France, UK, and Canada. However, some of the editing is very poor, failing to create tension in scenes that need it, and the continuity in some scenes is so bad, it makes me wonder if there was anyone actually behind the monitors checking for inaccuracies at all. Then there's the score that goes from subtle strings to over the top, almost computerised, tones that overpowers the scenes. But in actuality, those problems are slight when it comes to the actual writing of the show. In fact, there were points watching this show, which is based on the real Camp X, a crucial, if slightly forgotten, part of WWII history, that I actually found it rather offensive to the people who were solders in WWII, fighting on the front line and as part of the French Resistance. The writing, rather than going for slightly 'green' and 'new' at this spy game, goes overboard with episode after episode featuring the team being incompetent and overly reckless before scrapping to save the day. It's not even entertaining seeing this not-so- merry band failing to be smart and efficient at the job they signed up to do. This then further highlights another issue: the writers' efforts to make the show procedural. Again, this starts to feel slightly misguided when the reality is: war was never procedural, never an episode wrapped up in a plot of the week. So when these writers are taking real events, such as the Lebensborn programme, and then leave them with very little follow up, just feels not only a wasted opportunity to depict the scale of these horrors, but kind of an insult to leave these actualities wrapped up in a neat, if messy, little bow. However, there are positives. They have a great ensemble cast that is better than the material they're forced to serve, with the exception of Hugh Dillon who is the weak link of the whole thing and a struggle to watch. Evelyne Brochu, who has made a name for herself in Québécois film and TV, really shines in the quiet moments when there's no dialogue to drag it down. Warren Brown is always good as a hard man with a heart. Sadly, the characters are often second fiddle to the main plot of the week. Aurora, (Brochu) has to deal with being a Sergeant, but falls into the regular writing tropes of a sole female in a male dominated piece, where she tends to spend a lot of time standing behind while the dudes get into petty arguments. After loosing what seemed to be her great love, the need to have her become love interest for the 'superhero' Alfred Graves is frankly a disservice to strong women on TV and the real women that were in amongst the fight of WWII.Another positive is the attempt to give the Nazi perspective. I particularly like the refusal to insult the intelligence of the viewers (Shame they do it in other ways) by having the scenes in German and the humanising the enemy is a smart one, as it further highlights the atrocities of the both sides of war. The German cast are excellent in their roles.I've seen production say they wanted to make this show accessible to a modern audience, but in actuality the atrocious attention to detail, from the lack of period type speaking manner, to the cringe worthy inaccurate historical references (example: C-4 did not exist until the mid-1950s yet is mentioned in episode four) has only served to make it feel cold and ridged, and lack a chemistry and charm. Artistic licence with the truth is fine, but it must be backed up with good writing and plotting, which isn't on show here. On the bones of it, the premise has/had the potential to be Canada's version of The Bletchley Circle. Instead, it just feels like yet another Canadian show for people to roll their eyes and go: "Oh Canada." And for that, I'm hugely disappointed. With ten episodes for season two, I hope the writers are aware of the issues and seek improvement, but with the attitude I've seen from one of the writers who comments on this very website, and feels the need to call people who have legitimate critiques 'bullies' or 'haters', I can't say I'm hopeful. I hope they take some notes from The Bletchley Circle AND Marvel's Agent Carter on how to write engaging historical events (the former), and mixing it with interesting characters going through grief and the emotional cost of war, that never feel far away from reality (both).

As a World War II and Holocaust Historian, I am quick to point out flaws when I find them. While this series does have its flaws, it is an absolutely ...

As a World War II and Holocaust Historian, I am quick to point out flaws when I find them. While this series does have its flaws, it is an absolutely gripping series. It is something that an individual who knows nothing about the war or espionage can sit down and be on the edge of their seats as they watch. Each of the five "spies" has something we can all relate to our admire, which makes watching this series even greater. I hope this series continues to get millions of views as I would love to see this continue for many seasons if possible! My greatest fear is that they will finish with season two, or even worse, not have the funds to complete the second season.

I was eager to watch this pilot episode and it did not disappoint, beautifully filmed it has the feel of a movie rather then a series, and bearing in ...

I was eager to watch this pilot episode and it did not disappoint, beautifully filmed it has the feel of a movie rather then a series, and bearing in mind that X Camp actually did exist makes it even more interesting. The writing takes you along a journey that the cast headed by Hugh Dillon as camp commander Duncan Sinclair brings to life with amazing skill, and includes some heart stopping moments, showing not everything even in war is black and white. It has heart, feeling and even some laugh out loud one liners. Can't wait for the next episode and is WELL WORTH a watch....definitely a hit show.

I've been waiting a while to watch this and it really didn't disappoint. Really tense, really well written, with great characters. First Orphan Black ...

I've been waiting a while to watch this and it really didn't disappoint. Really tense, really well written, with great characters. First Orphan Black and now Xcompany. Canada is on the up- and-up TV wise.I thought that it also looked great from an aesthetic point of view. Production values were high and it was very cool to see a show set it Europe that seems to actually be filmed there. Acting was also top notch.I recommend this show to anyone who wants to watch a damn good thriller with damn good characters and a plot that keeps moving at a good pace.

This show is a brilliant highlight of Canadian TV. There are many people who are quick to point out historical inaccuracies - there are some in every ...

This show is a brilliant highlight of Canadian TV. There are many people who are quick to point out historical inaccuracies - there are some in every crowd who insist on making it less fun for the rest of us - but this show is emotional, fast-paced, and fairly accurate for a show that is only loosely based on a real life spy camp in WWII.The acting is brilliant. Warren Brown (Luther) is a gift to Canadian TV as tough guy Neil Mackay, Jack Laskey intrigues as synesthesiac Alfred Graves, and Evelyne Brochu (of Orphan Black fame) shines as front-running woman Aurora Luft. Up-and-coming Torontonian Connor Price is brilliant as young Harry, and Dustin Milligan is great as Tom (although this last character took a bit of time to grow).The few episodes following the pilot were a bit slow, but the last few episodes of Season 1 were brilliant. Dramatic, exciting, and emotionally-driven. Worth sticking around for.This show displays great acting talent and features some brilliant writers. But most importantly, it's a way for Canadians to learn more about the country's history in the Second World War, which is often overlooked.I'm hooked.

I anticipated watching "X Company". It would be quite a change to see a TV show about Canadian spies instead of American ones, I thought. While I hav ...

I anticipated watching "X Company". It would be quite a change to see a TV show about Canadian spies instead of American ones, I thought. While I have a few reservations, I will continue to follow it.The story begins in 1942. Canada had declared war to Germany, Italy and Japan before the United States. In order to gather intelligence, the Canadian government sets up a secret training camp near Lake Ontario or outside of the city of Whitby to be more exact. This is where a group of Canadian, British and American recruits get trained before being sent behind enemy lines to spy, kill and sabotage on the European front.Like any drama about WWII made before it, "X Company" contains the "must-haves" (or clichés) of the genre: harsh German officers, conscientious German officers, an idealistic genius, a troubled genius and the brutish guy. Even though the pilot doesn't elaborate much on most of the leading characters' back story, I expect further episodes to delve a little deeper. After all, every seconds of the pilot was smartly spent making us witness the spies' first mission.Morever, it was good to know that Americans, who didn't have any intelligence service back then, relied on Canadians to train their first modern spies. Add to that the cast's capability to make you feel their character's fear during a mission. However, I have one minor reservation. While the pilot is set in France, I was irked to see French-speaking characters, be they Canadian or French, talk among themselves in English with an affected Francophone accent. This is weird coming from a Canadian TV series with a budget high enough to cast non-Canadian actors and film action sequences!Despite a few flaws one can expect from a network TV series, "X Company" has the intensity of an espionage thriller combined with an appreciable dose of historical veracity.

The old question, 'What did you do during the war Daddy?', hasn't been very well answered for Canadians in the pop culture world. While Saving Privat ...

The old question, 'What did you do during the war Daddy?', hasn't been very well answered for Canadians in the pop culture world. While Saving Private Ryan celebrates the American D-Day invasion, you'd be hard pressed to find the Canadian movie about Juno Beach, although on that same day, history tells us the Canadians advanced farther than any other nation. While the Alan Turing story has been beautifully told in 'Imitation Game', once again what Canadians working behind the scenes were doing is not a typical subject for film or TV. X Company is a welcome addition to Canadian lore about World War 2. Yes there really was an X Camp in Ontario and they really did train spies for missions in Europe to help defeat Hitler. The talent that brought us Flashpoint, probably the best police series to ever come out of Canada, is behind X Company and they bring with them their precision story telling, dynamic action and tension. The first episode was a real 'edge of your seat' affair with valiant heroes, dastardly Nazis and compelling new TV characters. The seeds planted in the first episode promise to grow into a very exciting series. I don't expect the show to adhere too closely to actual history any more than most movies and TV shows about the war, but there no doubt there will be a kernel of truth, and entertainment abounding. The show is anchored by the presence of actor Hugh Dillon. Dillon, so good in Flashpoint, returns to TV as a leader on X Company, steadying the hand of the young and in some cases, unlikely spies in the field. The cast of characters will develop as the show goes, but I have a feeling we shouldn't get too attached, as the missions they attempt appear to be quite deadly. I look forward to each new episode of X Company, on what I expect will be a run as long as the war itself.

Just watched the first episode and am already sucked in by these characters. I want to know so much more about Alfred and his 'talent.' Love the prem ...

Just watched the first episode and am already sucked in by these characters. I want to know so much more about Alfred and his 'talent.' Love the premise, love the characters. CBC is really on a roll these days. I've been a huge fan of Orphan Black and Rookie Blue so to see the creative brainiacs behind those shows get together is a match made in heaven.Really excited to continue watching this series and it makes me super proud of what we do in Canada!Also - I had to look up my IMDb password to log in and comment on this - my first comment on ANY television show ever.)

Having watched the pilot, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this. I was worried about yet another juvenile show, where everything come ...

Having watched the pilot, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this. I was worried about yet another juvenile show, where everything comes to a halt while the characters come to terms with their angst, etc. However, the presence on the cast list of Hugh Dillon and Warren Brown persuaded me to have a look-see. There were clichés galore... a brave little girl, her heroine mother, a kind-hearted Nazi, a couple of more sadistic Germans, the shy nervous genius, the fate of the leader etc., etc., but it was well-paced and sped through this intro. There was nothing too dark, although I did fear for the little girl. Their adventures, I assume, will take them deep into occupied Europe, hooking up with various resistance forces, and doing their bit and I gather that the show is inspired by a real "Camp X" located in Canada which was a spy training school. I've never heard of it, so that fact intrigues me. I will be watching more of this because there is undoubted quality around.