'Flashpoint' packs it in after five seasons

TORONTO – Homegrown hit drama series Flashpoint will call it day following the conclusion of its upcoming fifth season. Originally developed by CTV, CBS joined on as broadcast partner of the police series before principal photography began in the spring of 2008. Flashpoint premiered on July 11, 2008 on CTV and CBS, with 1.13 million viewers in Canada, and 8.72 million viewers south of the border, making it the first Canadian series since Due South to air in network primetime in both Canada and the United States. By the time the series concludes its fifth season next year, 75 episodes...