ðə ɹˈoʊl ʌv ʃˈɑːnz mˈʌðɚɹ ˈɛmˈoʊlə, wʌz plˈeɪd baɪ tɹˈɪʃə oʊnˈiːl hˌuː ɪz pɚtˈɪkjʊlɚli nˈoʊn fɔːɹ plˈeɪɪŋ ɪnvˌɛstᵻɡˈeɪɾɪv, pəlˈiːs ænd sˈaɪəns fˈɪkʃən ɹˈoʊlz.
The role of Shon's mother M'ola, was played by Tricia O'Neil who is particularly known for playing investigative, police and science fiction roles.