From John Kirk of Original Cin:
Link: Saint-Pierre: Post-Doyle, the Next Best CBC Atlantic Crime Series Comes From (Not Far) Away
The island of Saint-Pierre takes centre stage as a character in its own right. The island isn’t really known to the majority of Canadians. Though it’s just off the coast and to the south of Newfoundland, it’s a part of the Canadian diaspora nonetheless. There are jokes aimed at our “funny, plastic money”, on Newfoundland culture and even the way French is pronounced. Continue reading.
From Alex Nino Gheciu of The Canadian Press:
Link: With maturity comes baggage in Allan Hawco’s new cop role in CBC’s ‘Saint-Pierre’
After CBC’s “Republic of Doyle” wrapped in 2014, Allan Hawco spent years searching for the next show to create.
The star and co-creator of the St. John’s, N.L.-set crime drama, which ran for six seasons, had several ideas but couldn’t land on a concept that resonated with him. Continue reading.
From Bill Brioux of Brioux.tv:
Link: Saint-Pierre’s Allan Hawco
No man is an island. Allan Hawco’s new series, however, is shot and set on an archipelago of eight islands represented by the French government off the coast of Newfoundland. Continue reading.
From Heather M. of The Televixen:
Link: Previewing Saint-Pierre: “Queen Bee”
The creative machine behind Republic of Doyle is back at it Monday night when Saint-Pierre, a new hourlong drama, lands on CBC and CBC Gem. Set on the titular French territory in the Atlantic Ocean and filmed in Doyle‘s picturesque Newfoundland stomping grounds as well as Labrador, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and Ontario, the series follows a newly transplanted Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Inspector, Donny Fitzpatrick (Fitz), played by Allan Hawco. Continue reading.
From Jeevan Brar of The TV Watercooler:
“When you audition for French projects, it’s pretty rare that you get to read the [whole] first episode. I just loved it.” Continue reading.
