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From a media release:

Bell Media today unveiled its 2026/27 English original content slate, featuring 62 premium titles alongside 56 French-language projects announced earlier this week for a total of 118 titles. Anchored by bold storytelling, global partnerships, and a deep roster of Canadian creative talent, the slate delivers high-impact content designed to resonate at home and on the world stage, and underscores Bell Media’s enduring commitment to its portfolio of originals.

“Bell Media’s 2026/27 slate reflects our continued ambition to lead with distinctive, globally competitive Canadian storytelling,” said Sean Cohan, President, Bell Media. “We’re doubling down on premium storytelling, expanding our creative partnerships, and investing in ideas that break through–both for Canadian audiences and viewers around the world. Together with the industry’s best creators, we’ve built a pipeline that drives cultural impact and long-term growth.”

Among today’s announcements:

  • Hosted by Andrea Bain, BIG BROTHER CANADA is set to return to Canadian audiences and goes into production next spring in Montréal.
  • THE LITTLEST HOBO is the first project from Bell Media’s previously announced development and production agreement with Lionsgate and Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Point Grey Pictures. The series is produced by Lionsgate Canada in partnership with Point Grey Pictures, Rose Oushalkas and Christopher Dew of New Hobo Productions Inc., and Crave.
     
  • Building on the multi-year success of SULLIVAN’S CROSSING, Bell Media and Reel World Management Canada announce new romance mystery drama series, THUNDER POINT, adapted from the New York Times bestselling books by author Robyn Carr. 
  • Crave announces raunchy new comedy series, MEATBALLS, based on the Canadian cult classic film and from production partners Blink49 Studios and Incendo, and starring Robbie G.K.
     
  • Previously announced, and from Canada’s own David Shore (THE GOOD DOCTOR, HOUSE), the new Crave Original drama series, I’M NOT HERE TO HURT YOU, is created by David Shore & Freddie Highmore, and stars Highmore in the leading role. Produced by Blink49 Studios, the series is the first co-commission by Sony Pictures Television and Bell Media, with SPT distributing the series in the United States and internationally.
     
  • BALLS DEEP is a new Crave Original unscripted series, executive produced by Matthew Solomon and Blink 49’s Toby Dormer and Allison Brough, set against Miami’s world of elite sports and perfect bodies, where steamy relationships and double lives dominate both on and off the court.
     
  • Crave announces its latest project with Jared Keeso, CATS IN THE PLATEAU, a comedy about two Montréal garbage men who start a gang.
     
  • Starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar, BULGES is a new Crave Original comedy, based on the special of the same name, that follows the staff at a not-so-family friendly, all-male restaurant in Niagara Falls, Ont.
     
  • From showrunner Jeremy Boxen, THE HIDDEN KEYS is a captivating adaptation of acclaimed author André Alexis’ novel, where a master thief forges an unexpected bond with his enigmatic, wealthy, and drug-addicted client.
     
  • From Jennifer Podemski, Amber Daniels, and Sherry Mckay, the new Crave Original comedy series I CAN’T SAVE YOU follows a down-on-her-luck single mom who stumbles into stand-up comedy.
     
  • Crave builds its portfolio of gripping original docuseries that explore the stories of: disgraced former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding (NOSE DEEP); a new perspective on the still-unsolved murders of Barry and Honey Sherman (DEAD OF WINTER); the spectacular rise and fall of Canadian Olympian Eric Lamaze (DARK HORSE); the final days of Jeffrey Epstein (EPSTEIN: A CASE FOR MURDER); and more.
  • Crave drops the puck on a full slate of all-new, can’t-miss hockey content, featuring: Jay Baruchel’s BLOOD ON THE ICE about fighting in hockey; an eye-opening standalone documentary JONATHAN TOEWS DOCUMENTARY (working title) about NHL player Jonathan Toews; reality series PUCK PARENTS (working title), following Canadian families immersed in the cut-throat world of youth hockey; gripping docuseries CANADA CUP ’87: THE COLD WAR ON ICE (working title), about one of the most pivotal hockey moments in history; and two-part docuseries IF STANLEY COULD TALK, a fun and adventurous look at one of the most coveted trophies in sports.
  • Additionally, the Crave hit original series, THE REBUILD: INSIDE THE MONTREAL CANADIENS, is returning for a third season.
  • CTV has renewed SULLIVAN’S CROSSING, its #1 original drama, for Season 5. The network also announced Season 5 of ACTING GOOD joining previously announced new seasons of THE TRAITORS CANADA (Season 4), MASTERCHEF CANADA (Season 9), and THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (Season 12).
     
  • ANNA PIGEON, Bell Media’s first co-commission with Versant’s USA Network, debuts on August 7, and stars Tracy Spiridakosas as a former city slicker who became a park ranger after a devastating loss changed the trajectory of her life.
     
  • Previously announced new Crave Originals premiering in 2026 include: contemporary mystery thriller YAGA; the hauntingly fun unscripted series SNOOKI: THE PARANORMAL ROOKIE; Jared Keeso’s comedy I KILL THE BEAR; the inaugural season of CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS; and dating competition series TEMPTATIONS UNDER THE SUN: CYPRUS, and more.
  • Previously announced returning Crave Original series include: HEATED RIVALRY (Season 2); THE OFFICE MOVERS (Season 3); CANADA’S DRAG RACE (Season 7); SHORESY (Season 6); PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA (Season 2); DRAG BRUNCH SAVED MY LIFE (Season 2); and SUPER TEAM CANADA (Season 2).

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Bell Media’s new English-language original entertainment slate includes the following titles, with more to be announced.

Series:

ADVENT CALENDAR – Crave
ADVENT CALENDAR is the English adaptation of the hit French Crave Original series LE CALENDRIER DE L’AVENT. In this dating competition series, one woman sets out to find love before Christmas Eve, hoping to find the perfect date to bring home to her family for the holidays, all while being guided by her fairy godmother. In each episode, she opens the doors to an advent calendar unlike any other, with each box holding unexpected surprises, magical moments, and difficult decisions. (Sphere Media)
Genre: Dating competition series  
Number of episodes: 24 x 15

ANNA PIGEON – USA Network and Crave *Previously announced*
The series follows Anna Pigeon (Tracy Spiridakos), a former city slicker who became a park ranger after a devastating loss changed the trajectory of her life forever. While Anna tries to outrun her demons, her focus turns to solving crimes that have taken place within national park grounds, no matter who or what gets in her way. Produced by Cineflix, December Films, and SEVEN24 Films for USA Network in association with Bell Media. Morwyn Brebner serves as showrunner, with Lea Thompson directing. In Canada, ANNA PIGEON is a Crave Original series, debuting August 7 on USA Network, with new episodes streaming next day on Crave. (Cineflix, December Films, and Seven24 Films)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

BIG BROTHER CANADA – CTV & Crave *Announced earlier today*
Hosted by THE SOCIAL’s Andrea Bain, BIG BROTHER CANADA returns to Canadian audiences in 2027. From Entourage, the team behind the French-language Québécois series, BIG BROTHER CÉLÉBRITÉS, and produced in association with Crave and CTV, BIG BROTHER CANADA is set to begin production Spring 2027 in Montréal. Casting details to be announced at a later date. (Entourage)
Genre: Competition series
Number of episodes: 30 x 60

BIZZARE ER – Crave
BIZZARE ER is a wildly entertaining half hour series that that dives headfirst into the most unbelievable, jaw-dropping, and painfully awkward cases to hit Canadian emergency rooms. Told through the firsthand accounts of veteran healthcare workers and first responders who’ve seen it all, BIZARRE ER explores the unpredictable intersection of medicine and misadventure. (Peacock Alley Entertainment Inc. *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Reality
Number of episodes: 18 x 30 

BULGES – Crave
Expanding on the 2024 Crave Original special, THE DESSERT PRESENTS: ST. BULGES DAY, the all-new series BULGES follows the lovably eccentric staff at an iconic and once-thriving all-male, not-so-family friendly restaurant called Bulges in Niagara Falls, Ont., as they embrace friendship, juggle complicated love lives, and fend off ruthless cross-town rivals…all while sporting booty shorts that are tight in all the right places. Starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Shane Cunningham, Isabella Campbell, Tommy Schoenith, Mike Veerman, Bryson McBain, Jillian Smart, Chris Robinson, Kevin Hanchard, Renzo Garcia, Boomer Phillips, and Tom Henry. Guest stars include Steph Tolev, Lauren Ash, Michelle Mylett, Franco Lo Presti, Josh Cruddas, Rothaford Gray, Jamar McNeil, Dom Gabriel, Leandra Earl, and Russell Yuen. Production is currently underway in Hamilton and Niagara Falls. Created by Shane Cunningham, Jonathan Popalis, and Mike Veerman. BULGES is executive produced by Matt King and Andrew Ferguson for LaRue, Shane Cunningham, Jonathan Popalis, Mike Veerman for Platonic Friends, Bruce McCulloch, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Justin Stockman, Max Kerman, Ashley Poitevin, Vanessa Steinmetz, Jay Carolyn Wu, and Mark Myers.(LaRue Entertainment & Platonic Friends Productions *US distribution handled by Sphere Abacus and LaRue Entertainment, Sphere Abacus handles international distribution)
Genre: Comedy
Number of episodes: 8 x 30

CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS – Crave *Previously Announced*
Hold on to your beavers! Crave announced that it is expanding the Drag Race universe in Canada with the all-new Crave Original series, CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS. Brooke Lynn Hytes serves as host and resident judge, alongside judges Priyanka and Jimbo, forming the first all-drag judging panel in Drag Race her-story. The six-episode, one-hour spin-off of Crave’s award-winning original series CANADA’S DRAG RACE welcomes back queens with unfinished business to compete for the chance to be crowned “Canada’s Ultimate All-Star,” and win a cash prize of $100,000. (Blue Ant Studios & World of Wonder)
Genre: Competition series
Number of episodes: 6 x 30

CATS IN THE PLATEAU – Crave
Tired of living at the bottom of the social and financial food chain, two Montréal garbage men attempt to catapult themselves to the top by starting a gang. (New Metric Media)
Genre: Comedy
Number of episodes: 6 x 30

GOLDEN MILE – Crave
Created by Joyce Wong and Brian Keith Etheridge, GOLDEN MILE is a half-hour workplace ensemble comedy that follows the hijinks of three millennial security guards as they try to sabotage the sale of the dilapidated strip mall where they work to condo developers. It’s the only community they’ve ever known and they’ll go to any means necessary to save it. (Avalon)
Genre: Comedy
Number of episodes: 6 x 30

THE HIDDEN KEYS – Crave
THE HIDDEN KEYS is a new 1-hour mystery thriller about a noble thief from the wrong side of town who strikes up a life-changing friendship with the rich junkie who hires him to solve an incredible treasure hunt left to her by her billionaire father. Based on Giller Prize-winning author André Alexis’ novel. Jeremy Boxen is showrunner, Jake Yanowski is executive producer for Aircraft Pictures. (Aircraft Pictures & Boxenworks Ltd, *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 8 x 60

I CAN’T SAVE YOU – Crave
When life throws punches, write punchlines. A struggling down-on-her-luck single mom finds her calling when she stumbles into stand-up comedy. From creators Jennifer Podemski, Amber Daniels, and Sherry Mckay. (Redcloud Studios & Frantic Films *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Comedy
Number of episodes: 8 x 30

I KILL THE BEAR – Crave *Previously Announced*
Created, written by, and starring Jared Keeso, I KILL THE BEAR is a comedy about a family of bear wranglers for film sets, and why – after 100 years – they’ve decided to make this film their last. Starring Jared Keeso, Sarah-Maude Beauchesne, Jonathan Torrens, Georges St-Pierre, Adrian Holmes, Kristin Kreuk, and Chad Kroeger. (New Metric Media)
Genre: Comedy
Number of episodes: 6 x 30 

I’M NOT HERE TO HURT YOU – Crave *Previously Announced*
In I’M NOT HERE TO HURT YOU, after killing someone in a bicycle accident, an upstanding family man spirals into a life of crime…driven by the noble but futile goal of never hurting anyone ever again. The show is inspired by the true story of the man who became known as “Ireland’s most polite bank robber,” and The Irish Independent podcast of the same name.
(Blink49 Studios)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

THE LITTLEST HOBO – Crave *Announced earlier today*
THE LITTLEST HOBO is a live-action drama, reimagining the beloved Canadian television series, which originally aired on CTV from 1979 to 1985. Starring an extraordinarily intelligent, ownerless German Shepherd who wandered from town to town helping people in need, the story has resonated with generations of audiences. This marks Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s first scripted project for the Canadian market under Lionsgate’s first-look television deal with Point Grey. (Lionsgate Canada, Point Grey Pictures)
Genre: Drama

MEATBALLS – Crave
A reimagining of the classic Canadian 1979 comedic film, MEATBALLS is a coming-of-age way-too late story that’s equal parts sweet and sexy. Starring Robbie G.K., with additional cast to be announced, the series is set in a failing summer camp that, with a little hard work and a lot of good vibes, still has the potential to be the best place on earth for 200 lucky kids. Or, more importantly, for the 30 counsellors who call it their home away from home and the best place to have a good time. (Blink49 Studios & Incendo *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Comedy
Number of episodes: 8 x 30

SALTY – Crave
SALTY is a female buddy comedy about Callie and Serena, two millennial mermaids who come ashore in small-town Atlantic Canada looking for love. (Frantic Films *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Comedy
Number of episodes: 8 x 30

SEOUL PALACE – Crave *Previously Announced*
In the early 1970s, an exiled Korean rock star, Lee Sang-Bin, seizes a path to redemption and relevancy when he’s serendipitously charged with running the first Asian nightclub in Toronto. Amidst the backdrop of tumultuous cultural change and boiling racial tensions in the city, Sang-Bin must reckon with his past, while unexpectedly navigating the future of the city. Inspired by the true events surrounding the founding of the now-iconic Toronto rock hall, Lee’s Palace, this six-episode drama is a wide-screen portrait of the immigrant experience, the enduring armor of love, and the power of music when it’s coursing through your veins. (Banger Films *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 6 x 60

SIGIL – Crave *Previously Announced*
Devery Jacobs and OSCAR-winning filmmaker Chris Lavis present SIGIL, a new eight-part fantasy-horror series that blends live action and animation into a mind-bending and exhilarating spectacle. (Trioscope Studios)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 8 x 60

SLO PITCH – Crave *Previously Announced*
Welcome to the world of beer league sports, where Joanne Pico is coach to six-time league losers, “The Public Lass Brovaries.” Coach Joanne is dead set on turning things around this season despite having just been brutally dumped by her girlfriend and co-founder of the team. Throughout the summer, Joanne leads her lovable, chaotic crew through a season of strikeouts, petty rivalries, conservative-politician sponsors, and sexy carwash fundraisers gone wrong. With her ex now playing on a rival team, Joanne’s got a lot to prove this season. It’s time to win the breakup, get the gang back together, and maybe even find new love over beers in the dugout. (Shaftesbury, Boss & Co, PAGEBOY Productions *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Mockumentary
Number of episodes: 10 x 30

SNOOKI: THE PARANORMAL ROOKIE – Crave *Previously Announced*
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi explores Canada’s most haunted locations in the upcoming paranormal investigation series SNOOKI: THE PARANORMAL ROOKIE. The series pairs Snooki’s unfiltered charisma and genuine belief in the supernatural with the expertise of Kevin Whitaker, one of Canada’s foremost psychic mediums. Joining the investigations are occult expert and historian Missy Morrow, whose deep knowledge of haunted lore and ritual practices helps guide the team through each location’s dark past, and tech specialist Todd Thomas, who brings cutting-edge paranormal equipment and investigative techniques into the field. With zero formal training but a whole lot of determination, Snooki embarks on a transformational journey from wide-eyed rookie to increasingly confident investigator as the team uncovers chilling mysteries inside some of Canada’s most haunted locations. (Buck Productions & My Entertainment *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Reality
Number of episodes: 8 x 60 

TEMPTATIONS UNDER THE SUN: CYPRUS – Crave *Previously Announced*
Based on Québec’s hit unscripted series OD: TENTATIONS AU SOLEIL, TEMPTATIONS UNDER THE SUN: CYPRUS brings together Canada’s most daring singles as they face seductive challenges and unexpected twists under the Mediterranean sun. Hosted by certified sexpert and intimacy maven Shan Boodram, the stakes are high as contestants earn points to unlock key advantages…but only the boldest and most compatible couple makes it to the end and returns home with an impressive cash prize. (Productions J, *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Competition series
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

THUNDER POINT – CTV
Building on the multi-year success of SULLIVAN’S CROSSING, Bell Media, Reel World Management Canada and Fremantle have teamed up again, this time on THUNDER POINT, a 10-episode, one-hour romance, mystery series adapted from the books by New York Times bestselling author, Robyn Carr. This will be the third series from Showrunner, Executive Producer Roma Roth and Executive Producer Christopher E. Perry, the visionary producing team that brought VIRGIN RIVER and SULLIVAN’S CROSSING to the small screen. THUNDER POINT will be Executive Produced by Reel World Management in association with CTV and Fremantle.
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

YAGA – Crave *Previously Announced*
YAGA follows Rapp (Noah Reid), a private investigator who arrives in a small coastal town to investigate the disappearance of a young heir to a powerful fishery, Henry Park (Hudson Williams). He finds himself at odds with an apprehensive local detective, Carson (Clark Backo), a charismatic university professor with a taste for younger men, Katherine (Carrie-Anne Moss), and a labyrinth of enigmatic suspects, secret lives, and ancient magic. (Blink49 Studios & Front Street Pictures *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 8 x 30

New Movies. Docuseries, Documentaries:
A LIFETIME IN PHOTOBOOTHS – Crave *Previously Announced*

A tenacious drag king fights to protect analogue photobooths, sanctuaries for self-expression and queer identity, from becoming yet another casualty of the modern digital world. (EyeSteel (PB) Productions Inc. / Four Thousand Words Productions Inc.)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90 

ABOVE SUSPICION – Crave *Previously Announced*
Directed by Jason Lapeyre, the three-part docuseries explores the terrifying case of Colonel Russell Williams, the former Canadian Air Force Base Commander and pilot who was convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of Jessica Lloyd and Corporal Marie-France Comeau in 2020, and 82 counts of breaking and entering. Williams was a decorated pilot and spent time flying Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, and other dignitaries whilst committing these crimes. The series features unprecedented access to former OPP officer and master interrogator, Jim Smyth. (Peacock Alley Entertainment *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

ALL HEART: CANADA WOMEN’S RUGBY – Crave *Previously Announced*
ALL HEART: CANADA WOMEN’S RUGBY is the four-episode Crave Original docuseries offering unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access to the Canadian women’s team, and their journey through Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. (Boat Rocker Studios)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 4 x 30

AYAMI SATO: CURVEBALL – Crave
For the first time in the 107 year history of The Canadian Baseball League (formerly known as The Intercounty Baseball League), Ayami Sato, widely known as the best female pitcher in the world, makes history by becoming the first woman to take the field with the Toronto Maple Leafs on May 11, 2025. AYAMI SATO: CURVEBALL is an intimate, compelling film that will chronicle the challenges, triumphs, and dedication it takes for Ayami to take up space and success in her inaugural season in an all-male league. Directed by Sarah Moshman and Grace Lee-Toumanidis. (Buck Productions, Maximum Effort, Empowered Film Foundation, Symvoli Pictures)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

BALLS DEEP – Crave
Executive produced by Matthew Solomon and Blink49’s Toby Dormer and Allison Brough, BALLS DEEP pulls back the curtain on the hidden side of Miami’s perfect bodies and beach volleyball rivalries, where steamy relationships and double lives turn competition into a high-stakes game of identity, desire, and betrayal, building toward major season competitions on and off the court. (Blink49 Studios *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

BILLION DOLLAR HASH HUNT – Crave
In the 1990s, a ragtag team of small town Vermonters, led by All-American football player Billy Greer, worked for one of the world’s biggest drug syndicates: a Dutch cartel known as The Octopus. Billy and his crew moved hundreds of tons of hash from Pakistan to North America until he was arrested in 1991, with 54 tons of hash. Billy spent almost 20 years in never revealed there was still 62 tons of hash hidden in the St. Lawrence Seaway. It’s a billion-dollar stash that Billy and Rick are ready to recover together. Billy has never cooperated with authorities, never told his story, never looked for the 62 tons…until now. (Alibi Entertainment, Bungalow Media, & Deep Dive)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

BLOOD ON THE ICE – Crave
BLOOD ON THE ICE is a documentary series from the mind of Jay Baruchel, as he wrestles with a deeply personal contradiction: how can Canadians be known around the world as kind, polite, peace-loving people, when our national sport is soaked in violence? (Game Seven Media *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 5 x 60

CANADA CUP ’87: THE COLD WAR ON ICE (working title) – Crave
Directed by Brent Hodge, CANADA CUP ’87: THE COLD WAR ON ICE (working title) is a gripping four-part documentary series featuring intimate, newly uncovered archive that transports viewers back to a pivotal moment in hockey history – one where the world’s top hockey superpowers collided amidst global tension and controversy. (Muse Entertainment, TVO)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 4 x 60

CANDY AND THE BAD COP – Crave
A picture-perfect love story evolves into a shocking fraud involving a dirty cop, a secret mistress, a vulnerable dead man, a fake will – and the glamourous ex-girlfriend who exposes the crime. (Blue Ant Studios)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

DARK HORSE – Crave
When Olympic gold medalist Éric Lamaze claws his way from the streets of Montréal to the pinnacle of showjumping, he uses his fame to manipulate the world’s wealthiest equestrians–rigging horse deals, throwing drug-fueled parties, and even faking a terminal illness. But as his lies spiral into the multi-millions and the lawsuits mount, his empire begins to crack–revealing how unchecked power and wealth created the perfect arena for a master manipulator. (Fathom Film Group *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

DEAD OF WINTER – Crave
DEAD OF WINTER is a three-part true-crime docuseries that investigates Canada’s most infamous unsolved murder case: the 2017 double-homicide of pharma billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman. A riveting new perspective on the still-unsolved murders of Barry and Honey Sherman, told through the lens of Barry’s cousin and former prime suspect, Kerry Winter, this character-driven and cinematic docuseries peels back the layers of a fractured family dynasty and a cursed billion dollar fortune. (Grainey Pictures)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

EPSTEIN: A CASE FOR MURDER – Crave
EPSTEIN: A CASE FOR MURDER is a gripping two-part documentary that reexamines the final 35 days of Jeffrey Epstein’s life, building a provocative case that his death was not suicide–but a calculated killing. Through a ticking clock structure, exclusive interviews, and forensic analysis, the series pieces together missing evidence, suspicious coincidences, and firsthand accounts from insiders, investigators, and experts. As each layer is uncovered, the docudrama explores the powerful forces, hidden connections, and unanswered questions at the centre of what many believe is the cover-up of the century. (Neshama Entertainment & SKY Docs)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 2 x 45 

FOOL ME ONCE – Crave *Previously Announced*
FOOL ME ONCE is an investigative docuseries about Marcel André Vautour, a prolific Canadian con artist whose two-decade trail of deception left heartbreak and financial ruin across continents. Charming, elusive, and addicted to control, Marcel operated an evolving network of romance, business, immigration, and medical scams that defrauded victims of more than a million dollars. The series follows three women, Kym, Jodi, and Andréa, each drawn into a relationship that ended in betrayal. Believing they were alone, they found one another online and turned grief into action, launching a grassroots investigation that exposed the scale of Marcel’s crimes and the systemic failures that allowed him to continue. As their pursuit widens, new victims and scams surface, revealing a criminal pattern that transcends borders, genders, and decades. What begins as a personal reckoning becomes a broader exposé of manipulation, accountability, and survival. (Neshama Entertainment)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 4 x 60

IF STANLEY COULD TALK – Crave
The Stanley Cup is more than just a trophy; it’s a symbol of triumph, sacrifice, and a lifetime of dreams fulfilled. Now imagine if the Stanley Cup — the most iconic trophy in sports — could talk. Through its eyes and ears, and through the firsthand stories of the players, coaches, and legends who carried it, we experience the wild, emotional, and outrageous adventures it has witnessed across more than a century of triumphs, heartbreaks, and unforgettable celebrations as it passed from champion to champion through generations. More than just a trophy, the Stanley Cup becomes a storyteller carrying the legacy, chaos, and spirit of hockey itself. A Crave Original documentary, produced by Bright North Studios in association with The NHL Productions and Warner Bros. Discovery. (Bright North Studios)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 2 x 60

JONATHAN TOEWS DOCUMENTARY (working title) – Crave
JONATHAN TOEWS (working title) tells the compelling story of one of the most talented players of his generation making his way back to the game he loves. This is a story that goes far beyond the ice. Jonathan Toews reflects on his NHL beginnings, his championship victories, and the personal battles that nearly ended it all. (Attraction Images Inc.)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

KINGS OF COKE: NEW BLOOD and KINGS OF COKE: THE LEGEND OF RORY SHAYNE – Crave *Previously Announced*
Two follow-up chapters to the 2022 Crave Original documentary KINGS OF COKE debut in June. KINGS OF COKE: NEW BLOOD (premiering June 12) takes audiences into a ruthless biker gang war in the drug trade sparking a deadly underworld power struggle involving the mafia, the West End Gang, and rival crews. As violence spreads, investigators trace the money to a mysterious kingpin known only as Beef. Leading to the takedown of powerful leaders and their massive criminal empires. KINGS OF COKE: THE LEGEND OF RORY SHAYNE (premiering June 19) dives into the life of a notorious bank robber known for spectacular heists, prison escapes, and a courtroom hostage standoff. Linked to the West End Gang and respected across the underworld, Rory Shayne robs decades then vanishes without a trace, leaving behind a trail of questions and a search for a crime legend. (C3 Media, URBANIA)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 4 x 45

A LAWYER ON TRIAL (working title) – Crave
At the heart of this extraordinary story is a North American first: a lawyer accused of murdering his own client. Set in the quiet town of Kamloops, B.C., the story unfolds like a thriller–but it’s all true: a scheme to illegally hide $774,000 spirals out of control, a desperate lawyer bungles a gruesome cover-up, and a suburban community is shaken by an unthinkable betrayal. (Blue Ant Studios *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

MODERN WHORE – Crave *Previously Announced*
From director Nicole Bazuin, MODERN WHORE is a hybrid documentary that reimagines popular depictions of sex work through the lived experiences of writer, performer, and sex worker, Andrea Werhun. Based on her memoir Modern Whore, Andrea grapples with social stigma and reclaims her narrative in a series of funny, heartbreaking, and surprising stories. Directed by Nicole Bazuin and Produced by Lauren Grant, Nicole Bazuin and Andrea Werhun. (Clique Pictures and Virgin Twins)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 80

NOSE DEEP – Crave
Directed by Sarah Gibson, NOSE DEEP is a three-part limited series that dives face first into the improbable, almost mythic rise of Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder who descends from carving snow on the slopes to become a key figure in an international drug trafficking operation, moving cocaine across continents. (Muse Entertainment *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

PRETTY PEOPLE MURDER – Crave
PRETTY PEOPLE MURDER is the shocking true story of Oliver Karafa and Lucy Li — a glamorous young couple whose greed and vanity turns deadly when they set out to murder their friends, Tyler Pratt and Jordyn Romano. Dubbed by news outlets as the “millennial Bonnie & Clyde”, Oliver and Lucy go on the run, their plan is thrown into chaos, and a gripping international manhunt ensues. (Bright North Studios Inc. *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

PUCK PARENTS (working title) – Crave
PUCK PARENTS (working title) is a high-stakes reality-doc series that pulls back the curtain on Canada’s greatest obsession — youth hockey — by following the parents who are willing to do anything to see their kids succeed. What begins as dedication and pride quickly curdles into obsession, rivalry, and bad behavior as moms and dads battle over ice time, coaches’ decisions, and bragging rights in rinks across the country. (Bright North Studios Inc *distributed by Sphere Abacus)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 8 x 60

RELAX, OPEN YOUR EYES – Crave *Previously Announced*
Meet Carrie Wong, a quirky young mother of two who is quickly ascending the ranks of the global Cryonics community with a singular obsession: to create life everlasting for herself, her husband Witek, and their children. After the tragic death of a member of her tight knit Cryonics community shakes her confidence in her capacity to safely freeze people, she and Witek invest their life savings to build an experimental medical facility, The Futurist Club, in an attempt to turn science fiction into reality. (Grand Scheme)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

SHARON, LOIS & BRAM: SKINNAMARINK FOREVER – Crave *Previously Announced*
SKINNAMARINK FOREVER is the unlikely story of three children’s entertainers, whose rise to prominence in Canada changed the landscape of children’s music forever. It tells the story of the past, present, and future of Sharon, Lois & Bram; from the humble beginnings of their self-funded first album, to the peak of their success, selling out auditoriums across North America, to asking the question, why, 45 years after their career began, is there a resurgence of people seeking their same message of love, acceptance and inclusion? Directed by Dan Slater. Produced by Matt Code, Aeschylus Poulos, Dan Slater, Adam Booth and Sara Taylor. (Hawkeye Pictures, Wildling Pictures, West Film)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

THE ART OF DANCE – Crave *Previously Announced*
From award-winning director Kevin John Fitzgerald and critically acclaimed producer Anand Ramaya comes a highly anticipated immersive cinematic experience that dares us to come alive. This documentary traces the unprecedented Indigenous–African origins of dance, revealing how it has evolved through music, community, and cultures. It explores how dance has long served as both a form of resistance and a powerful means of expression across societies over time. Featuring rare archival footage, intimate cinéma vérité, and lush cinematography, this innovative theatrical feature awakens the soul and ignites inspiration through the beauty, passion, and courage of some of the world’s most celebrated dancers on a journey of connection. The film, which is based on a series, features legendary performers including James Brown, Phil Wizard, Moncell Durden, Ken Swift, Lady-C, Mykel Fonts, Don Campbellock, B-Boy Neguin, and Cree Asian. (Hip Hop Films, Karma Film)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

TURTLE ISLAND RAP – Crave *Previously Announced*
TURTLE ISLAND RAP follows three young Indigenous rappers over a year as they fight to make it in the music industry, strive to be free of colonialism, and challenge prejudice through their art. (Scenario Media)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

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CBC unveils new slate showcasing Canadian storytelling and stars

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CBC today announced its 2026-27 programming slate featuring over 50 original series from Canadian storytellers. From hockey and hospitals to the Wild West and the world of international diplomacy and espionage, CBC’s new original Canadian greenlights include the following shows: 

  • The stories behind Canada’s national pastime come to life in coming-of-age drama series Junior, inspired by P.K. Subban’s experience in the high-pressure world of junior hockey; plus docuseries Power Play, offering exclusive access to the stars of the PWHL and Barnburners, following a fierce and funny senior hockey league in Saskatchewan.
  • Cold Country stars Sarah Podemski, Chaske Spencer and Michael Greyeyes in a prestige limited series from creators Shane Belcourt and Tasha Hubbard. 
  • Samantha Bee stars as Canada’s unorthodox ambassador to Bulgaria in new original comedy The Ambassador from the creative talent behind such shows as Son of a Critch and Call Me Fitz. 
  • Created by and starring Kathleen Robertson, medical drama Blessed Sacrament follows three sisters as they work to save lives at the hospital that is their family’s legacy.
  • From the executive producer of Cardinal and Snowpiercer, dramedy The Service is set in the world of Canadian espionage, where national security collides with office politics, prickly egos and decidedly unglamorous tradecraft.  
  • From the creators of Norsemen and producers of Lilyhammer and Letterkenny, Canada/Norway absurdist comedy The Posse follows a clueless and privileged Norwegian in the 1800s who embarks on an unexpected journey to the Wild West. 
  • The astonishing journey of Olympian and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding is chronicled in new docuseries Snow King: From Olympian To Narco and investigative podcast The Most Wanted Olympian.
  • New kids series include a reimagined Clifford the Big Red Dog, animated show Butterfly Academy and live-action comedy On Track with Andre De Grasse, as the Olympic track champion travels back in time to give advice to his 10-year-old self.

Acclaimed BBC series Lord of the Flies, adapted by Emmy-winner Jack Thorne (Adolescence) from William Golding’s Nobel Prize-winning novel, will make its exclusive Canadian premiere on CBC and CBC Gem this fall. 

Returning entertainment and documentary series include Allegiance, The Assembly, Dragons’ Den, Family Feud Canada, The Great Canadian Baking Show, Must Love Dogs, The Nature of Things, North of North, The Passionate Eye, Saint-Pierre, Still Standing, This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Wild Cards, plus the final season of Son of a Critch and the landmark 20th seasons of hit series Heartland and Murdoch Mysteries. 

CBC News’ trusted slate of news and investigative programming continues with About That with Andrew Chang, The Fifth Estate, Marketplace, The National, Power & Politics with David Cochrane, Hanomansing Tonight and Rosemary Barton Live.

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Additional details for CBC’s 2026-27 programming slate:

NEW SERIES

Original Dramas:

  • Cold Country (Winter 2027, 6×60, Sphere Media, a CBC/APTN co-production)

A new prestige limited series starring Sarah Podemski, Chaske Spencer and Michael Greyeyes, from creators/showrunners Shane Belcourt and Tasha Hubbard, who also direct alongside Danis Goulet.

  • Junior (2027, 8×60, Conquering Lion Pictures, Heavy Lifting Productions and Lionsgate Canada) 

At 16, Marcus Hill is an electrifying, fiercely confident Black hockey player with one goal: making it to the NHL. Hungry to get there fast, he leaves home for the ruthless world of junior hockey, where brutal competition, relentless pressure, and the cutthroat business of the sport threaten to break him as his star rises under a growing and unforgiving spotlight. Inspired by P.K. Subban’s experience in this world, Junior is a gritty coming-of-age drama where friendships fracture, romances ignite, and every shift could change a life forever. In hockey’s high-stakes machine, talent gets you noticed… but only the strongest survive.  

The series is created by Kyle Hart. Executive producers include P.K. Subban, Damon D’Oliveira and Clement Virgo (Conquering Lion Pictures), Michael Rotenberg and Trevor Rotenberg (Heavy Lifting Productions), and Jocelyn Hamilton and Kerry Appleyard (Lionsgate Canada). Lionsgate Television will handle international distribution. 

  • Blessed Sacrament (2027, 10×60, Sphere Media and Debut Content) 

Fusing compelling intergenerational family drama with the chaotic intimacy of medical series, Blessed Sacrament follows the Blessing sisters—surgeon Peg, nurse Brie (Kathleen Robertson), and administrator Amelia — as they save lives at the hospital that is their family’s legacy under the watchful eye of their formidable mother, hospital CEO Margaret.

Each episode intertwines the sisters’ professional world with their private lives as personal demons, familial conflict, and sibling rivalry are put under pressure by high intensity medical cases, shifting power balances, and buried family secrets.  United, the Blessing sisters are a force to be reckoned with; but at Blessed Sacrament, saving strangers is easier than saving each other.

From creator, showrunner, executive producer and star Robertson with executive producer Chris Cowles. 

Original Comedies: 

  • The Ambassador (Winter 2027, 10×30, Amaze Film & Television Inc.) 

The Ambassador is a half-hour workplace comedy set at a scrappy Canadian diplomatic embassy in Bulgaria, deep in Eastern Europe. Olivia Winters (Samantha Bee), a former actor turned savvy yet unorthodox diplomat, and her childhood best friend Andrea Taylor (Allana Harkin), a sharp, policy-driven Chargé d’Affaires, are sent to the hinterland of global diplomacy to uncover new business opportunities for Canada in a rapidly shifting world. Tasked with doing more with less, and operating far from the polished centers of power, Olivia and Andrea rely on bold instincts, chaotic brilliance, and uniquely Canadian workarounds to punch far above their weight. Under constant scrutiny from Ottawa, the duo turns diplomatic afterthoughts into surprising wins, even while skating on very thin ice. From showrunner Tim McAuliffe (The Office, Last Man on Earth, Son of a Critch), who serves as executive producer alongside Teza Lawrence and Michael Souther.

  • The Posse (2027, 8×30, a Canada-Norway treaty co-production for CBC and NRK – New Metric Media and Rubicon TV)

When a spoiled Norwegian factory heir from the 1800s forces a group of reluctant underlings to the American Wild West to gather material for his novel, their journey quickly turns into something far more dangerous than expected. After accidentally landing themselves in serious trouble, the posse finds themselves on the run from the law. Forced to rely on a charismatic but untrustworthy Canadian guide, they must fight their way across the wilderness toward Vancouver, and what they hope will be a way back home to safety.  

Created by Jon Iver Helgaker & Jonas Torgersen, creators of the hit series Norsemen and Captain Fall, who also serve as directors and executive producers. For New Metric Media, Mark Montefiore serves as executive producer and Lana Maclin and Max Wolfond are producers. For Rubicon, Ivar Køhn serves as executive producer and Gudny Hummelvoll as producer. Sarah Babineau and Kent Alterman will also executive produce through Good Walk Entertainment. New Metric Media is handling worldwide distribution for The Posse, with Rubicon representing the series in Scandinavian territories.    

  • The Service (2027, 8×30, Sphere Media) 

The Service is a dramedy set in the world of Canadian espionage, where national security collides with office politics, prickly egos, and decidedly unglamorous tradecraft.  

Drew is an idealist with big dreams and low status, convinced that if he puts his head down and works hard, someone other than his mother will recognize his greatness. Mia is a realist with a restless spirit, keen to put some order to the world as she contends with the slow unraveling of her marriage.  Alongside the strivers, wonks, and gearheads who staff the Toronto office of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Drew and Mia spend their days watching and listening, but neither has quite noticed the obvious truth – they’re falling in love.

Balancing real stakes with dry humour, The Service is a sharp, warm-hearted half-hour series about purpose and connection in a world of half-truths and double lives. From creator, showrunner and executive producer Aubrey Nealon (Cardinal, Snowpiercer). 

  • Committed ( Winter 2027, 10×30, Cameron Pictures and Fabel Productions in association with BBC Northern Ireland ) *Previously announced.*

Committed follows Canadian Peter Hooley (Dustin Milligan), a recently divorced accountant, who falls head over heels for Northern Ireland woman Julie Johnston (Diona Doherty) after a whirlwind weekend in Toronto, and crosses the Atlantic to declare his love—only to discover he’s landed in an old-fashioned and eccentric rural Northern Ireland village that’s nothing like he imagined. It’s a romantic comedy about what happens in a relationship after the grand gesture, when real life barges in. At its core, the series explores what it means to step outside your comfort zone—and how people who are very different from you can make life far more interesting than you planned. Committed is produced in association with BBC Northern Ireland by Cameron Pictures Inc. and Fabel Productions Ltd. under the UK/Canada Co-Production Treaty, and global distribution is handled by FOX. The series was co-created by Keith Martin, Gerry Dee and Tim Loane, who is showrunner. 

Documentary Series:

  • Doula: A True Crime (Fall 2026, 3×60, Muse Entertainment)

Over the course of nine months in 2022, Kaitlyn Braun—a 24-year-old woman from Brantford, Ontario—reached out to over 40 doulas with the same devastating story: she had been sexually assaulted and was in her third trimester, carrying a stillborn child. The doulas responded with unwavering empathy, stepping in without hesitation, many offering their services pro bono. Some supported her from a distance, through phone calls and video calls. Others showed up in person, providing round-the-clock support, and, in some cases, bearing witness to an excruciating labour.  Except that, over time, the narrative began to fracture. As the doulas began to question themselves and their experiences, they uncovered something far more complex.  It’s a real life saga that is hard to believe – one that launched a desperate search for answers, a campaign to get the attention of the authorities, a TikTok counter-offensive, 53 criminal charges, and a complex mental health diagnosis.

With unparalleled access to all sides of the story, this series elevates a sensationalist media story to an uncommon examination of empathy and the controversial question of its limitations. Written and directed by Nathalie Bibeau, and executive produced by Jonas Prupas, Courtney Dobbins, Michael Kronish, Allyson Luchak, Michael Cameron and Jeremy Shell. Produced by Bibeau and Aren Prupas, with supervising producer Isabelle Couture. 

  • Barnburners (2027, 10×30, Omnifilm Entertainment)

Barnburners is an all-access docuseries that laces up with the big-hearted, larger-than-life characters of the Big Six, capturing a full season inside one of Canada’s fiercest and funniest senior hockey leagues – where bragging rights mean everything and age-old rivalries are settled on the ice. 

Tucked between the oil fields, mines, and farms of southeastern Saskatchewan, eight prairie towns – Redvers, Carlyle, Oxbow, Carnduff, Wawota, Kipling, Midale, and Moosomin – battle week in and week out for the coveted Big Six title. 

In these barns, chirps fly, word spreads like wildfire, and everyone gets their news… whether they asked for it or not. Barnburners is produced by Omnifilm Entertainment, executive produced by Brian Hamilton, Cathy Schoch, Daniel Wan & developed by Sam Halpern. 

  • Burger Month (2027, 4×60, Cream Productions)

Welcome to Nelson, B.C. In this quirky mountain town with more restaurants per capita than San Francisco or Manhattan, an annual high stakes burger competition brings together nearly 50 locally owned restaurants in a battle for culinary supremacy. This is a story populated by intense chefs, eccentric front-of-house staff, driven restaurant owners, exhausted dishwashers, hungry locals and one exotic dancer turned influential food critic whose opinion can make or break a burger’s reputation. It’s just burgers. It’s just a small town contest. And yet…it means everything. Directed by Jeremy Grant and produced by Michael Smith, with story producers Carlo Alcos and Carla Sinclair. 

  • Power Play (2027, 5×60, Blink49 Studios)

Power Play is CBC’s premium documentary series featuring exclusive access to the Professional Women’s Hockey League as it continues its meteoric rise and expands across North America, following the world’s most elite athletes through the 2026-27 season. 

Combining high-stakes game action with the stories of the players – from rookies to stars –  on and off the ice, Power Play gives viewers an inside seat at the table as the PWHL continues to make sports history, transforming the landscape of women’s sports. Starring Sarah Nurse, Marie-Philip Poulin, Laura Stacey, Hilary Knight, Aerin Frankel, Jayna Hefford, Natalie Spooner, Taylor Heise and Jayna Hefford, EVP of PWHL Hockey Operations. Allyson Luchak is attached as Showrunner. 

  • Snow King: From Olympian To Narco (Winter 2027, 3×60, Visitor Media) 

Snow King, which draws from the comprehensive investigative reporting of Rolling Stone and the Toronto Star, charts the astonishing journey of Ryan Wedding – a former Olympic snowboarder who became one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted fugitives, accused of running a violent, billion-dollar drug empire under the protection of one of Mexico’s most notorious cartels. Directed by Chelsea McMullan (Swan Song, Ever Deadly), the documentary series takes viewers inside the hunt to capture Wedding, and tracks his transformation from national hero to alleged drug lord and international fugitive. 

  • Running Smoke (Winter 2027, 3×60, Muse Entertainment in association with Campside Media) 

Running Smoke is the thrilling true story about a NASCAR driver, the biggest tobacco-smuggling bust in North American history, and quite possibly the future of Indigenous rights. 

Derek White, a Mohawk from Kahnawà:ke was the first Indigenous driver to compete in NASCAR’s premier Sprint Cup Series. Less than a year later, Derek’s dream disintegrates after he was arrested in the largest cross border police sting of its kind. He was charged with smuggling and defrauding the government and indefinitely suspended from NASCAR. Derek is faced with an existential choice: take a plea deal or fight the charges and the constitution. Contemplating the rich history of his people and the future of his family, Derek makes a daring decision to risk it all. 

Running Smoke is directed by award-winning filmmaker Alexandra Lazarowich. Producers include Lazarowich, Chad Charlie, Kaniehtiio Horn, Michael Kronish, Jonas Prupas and Joe Tuck. Produced by Muse Entertainment in association with Campside Media.

Original Kids Series:

  • Butterfly Academy (Fall 2026, 26×11, CarpeDiem Film & TV and AgentDouble Productions for CBC, and French version L’Académie des monarques for Radio-Canada and TFO in Canada and RTBF in Belgium)

The Monarchs have returned from their migration and butterflies Patrick, Marty, Jennifer and Lily are fulfilling their ultimate dreams of being instructors at Butterfly Academy! Sparks fly and misunderstandings run amok when these four try teaching for the first time. With Patrick’s outside-the-box thinking, Marty’s tall tales, Lily’s caring nature and Jennifer’s impatient manner, the trainees better buckle up! Butterfly Academy’s instructors are always coming up with outrageous and comical ways to teach how to avoid predators, flying skills, milkweed tracking and so much more. Butterfly Academy is a great place to work and especially to make lifelong friends!

  • Cool Indigenous Stuff (Fall 2026, 13×6, Kejic Media Inc.) *Previously announced.*
  • On Track with Andre De Grasse (Fall 2026, 10×5, Windy Isle Entertainment)

In this live-action comedy series for kids, Olympic Champion Andre De Grasse travels back in time to give advice to his 10-year-old self. The sprint star must keep his younger version on track. But Young Andre’s got other ideas, and they don’t necessarily include accepting life coaching from his future self. Hugo Assad makes a delightful comic turn as the scrappy Young Andre, and De Grasse proves he’s got acting chops and charm to spare, ditching his racing gear for a metallic time travel suit. A fun buddy show in short-format, teaching life lessons through sport. 

  • Clifford the Big Red Dog (Winter 2027, 26×22, 9 Story Media Group Inc. and Brown Bag Films for CBC, PBS Kids and Sky Kids) 

The reimagined buddy comedy centers around Emily Elizabeth, a kid with big-hearted ideas, and her giant best friend Clifford, who turns small problems into gloriously oversized adventures – literally! The series is inspired by the importance of community and will introduce important foundational social skills, including understanding how to engage in social problem-solving, joining groups, making friends, and including others, as well as modeling how even young children can play a contributing role in their communities.

Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell was first published in 1963 by Scholastic and now boasts more than 135 million books in print in 20 languages distributed worldwide. 

  • Little Margo Stories (Winter 2027, 50×3, Lightcatcher Media Inc. for CBC/Radio-Canada and Disney Jr.) *Previously announced.*

CBC Podcasts: 

  • Personally: Agent Layla (Fall 2026)

When she was 20 years old, something terrible happened to Vienna Luke. And for more than a decade, the truth of that night remains buried. But when Vienna becomes a mother, she realizes she must confront the past and uncover the truth – whatever the consequences for her family. Her sister Shawnessy comes aboard in the role of dogged detective and Vienna plays the secret agent in a relentless search for answers and justice. Agent Layla is a gripping true story about memory, family and how far one woman must go to set the record straight. Hosted by Jodie Martinson.

  • Split Screen: The Swan (Fall 2026)

Early 2000s reality show and cultural phenomenon The Swan raised questions around beauty, self-worth, and an obsession with glowing up. But behind the glamour of working with high profile surgeons and personal trainers, the women who signed up for the show were navigating complex emotions, trauma, and fighting an inner battle with their self-image. What happened once the cameras stopped rolling and the contestants had to face life after their televised metamorphosis? Is The Swan an outrageous relic of reality TV’s past – or a blueprint for the culture of self-optimization we live in today? Host Josh Gwynn investigates. 

  • The Most Wanted Olympian (Late Fall 2026)

Olympian. Fugitive. Kingpin. How a Canadian snowboarder allegedly built a deadly global drug empire. He represented Canada at the Olympic Winter Games, then he became one of the world’s most wanted fugitives. Michelle Shephard andthe Toronto Star’s Calvi Leon investigate how Ryan Wedding, a boy from Thunder Bay, Ont., became an alleged cartel boss accused of ordering ruthless murders from the shadows. A collaboration between CBC’s Uncover and the Toronto Star’s Suspicion podcast feeds.

  • Uncover: Cult Wars (Spring 2027)

In 1991, 18-year-old Jason Scott was kidnapped – all because of what he believes. For days, a deprogrammer named Rick Ross tries to convince him to leave his church. But that fateful abduction sets off an unlikely chain of events, thrusting the two men onto opposite sides of a growing cultural and legal battle between advocates for religious freedom and the emerging anti-cult movement. Cult Wars is hosted by Jonathan Hirsch. 

International Series: 

  • A Very Modern Odyssey (Late Summer 2026, 4×60, Travelogue) takes viewers on a breathtaking journey around the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean. Host Richard E. Grant recreates the route of Odysseus’ 20-year voyage to discover what’s fact and what’s fiction in Homer’s enduring masterpiece.
  • Lord of the Flies (Fall 2026, 4×60, Drama) In the first television adaptation of William Golding’s landmark dystopian classic Lord of the Flies, innocence descends into savagery when a group of English schoolboys become desert island castaways. Written by Emmy-winner Jack Thorne (Adolescence) and directed by Marc Munden (The Mark of Cain) for BBC.
  • You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution… (Late Fall 2026, 98min, Documentary) reveals how a humble Toronto run of the hippie musical Godspell became an historic incubator for modern comedy. Directed by Nick Davis and featuring comedy legends including Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin and Martin Short. 

CBC Sports:

This summer, Canada’s Olympic Network sets the stage for LA 2028 with live streaming and broadcast coverage of the biggest competitions from the world of high performance sports. Featured events include: the 2026 Commonwealth Games (Glasgow, Jul. 23 – Aug. 2), the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships (Budapest, Sep. 12-13), the 2026 UCI Road World Championships (Montreal, Sep. 20-27), and new seasons of Diamond League, Volleyball Nations League, and Canadian Elite Basketball League.

CBC Sports continues to deliver the action into fall and winter with new seasons of the Northern Super League and Canadian Premier League, the Vanier Cup and a variety of USPORTS championships. For a complete schedule, visit cbcsports.ca

RETURNING SERIES

Original Comedies & Festivals:

  • North of North (Season 2 premieres Fall 2026, 8×30, Red Marrow Media and Northwood Entertainment, a CBC/APTN/Netflix co-production)
  • Son of a Critch (Season 5 premieres Fall 2026, 12×30, Project 10 Productions and Hawco Productions in association with Lionsgate Television)
  • This Hour Has 22 Minutes (Season 34 premieres Fall 2026, 24×30, IoM Media)
  • Halifax Comedy Fest (Season 30 premieres 2026/27, 6×30, Pilot Light Productions)
  • Just For Laughs Galas (Season 22 premieres 2026/27, 4×60, Just For Laughs) 
  • Winnipeg Comedy Festival (Season 25 premieres 2026/27, 5×60, Frantic Films)
  • The New Wave of Standup (Season 7 premieres 2026/27, 4×30, Just For Laughs and Northwest Comedy)

Original Dramas:

  • Allegiance (Season 4 premieres Winter 2027, 10×60, Lark Productions in association with Universal International Studios)
  • Heartland (Season 20 premieres Fall 2026, 10×60, Dynamo Films and SEVEN24 Films)
  • Murdoch Mysteries (Season 20 premieres Fall 2026, 21×60, Shaftesbury in association with ITV Studios and UKTV and distributed by Shaftesbury Sales Company and ITV Studios)
  • Saint-Pierre (Season 3 premieres Winter 2027, 12×60, Hawco Productions and distributed by FIFTH SEASON)
  • Wild Cards (Season 4 premieres Winter 2027, 10×60, Blink49 Studios, Front Street Pictures and Piller/Segan distributed by FIFTH SEASON)

Factual Entertainment:

  • The Assembly (Season 2 premieres Fall 2026, 6×30, Small Army Entertainment)
  • Dragons’ Den (Season 21 premieres Fall 2026, 12×60)
  • Family Feud Canada (Season 8 premieres Fall 2026, 64×30, Zone 3/Fremantle)
  • The Great Canadian Baking Show (Season 10 premieres Fall 2026, 9×60, Blue Ant Studios)
  • Must Love Dogs (Season 2 premieres Winter 2027, 10×30, Omnifilm Entertainment)
  • Still Standing (Season 12 premieres Winter 2027, 8×30, Frantic Films)

Documentaries: 

  • The Passionate Eye (Premieres Fall 2026, 10×60 + 1×120)

The Passionate Eye returns this fall with a new season of fascinating stories. New documentaries include The Gymnasts of Fisherman Colony (Akelo Media, Chicken and Egg Films and Mighty Entertainment, directed by Habiba Nosheen and from executive producers Malala Yousafzai and Mariska Hargitay), a coming-of-age documentary about three Pakistani teenage girls whose passion for gymnastics clashes with deeply rooted expectations of girls’ role in society; and Bot Love (Grand Scheme, directed by Tyler Funk), exploring how more people are turning to AI to fill the void of loneliness, desire, and grief, but can it truly replace human connection?

  • The Nature of Things (Season 66 premieres Winter 2027, 14×60)

CBC’s flagship science and nature series The Nature Of Things heads into an awe-inspiring 66th season, as hosts Anthony Morgan and Sarika Cullis-Suzuki continue to spark curiosity and a sense of wonder about the living world. In the new season, learn about the earliest moments of the planet’s most ferocious predator, tyrannosaurus rex, in Ancient Baby Beasts (Rotating Planet Productions); embark on an epic quest across Africa to find a trafficked chimpanzee in Finding Juba (a Canada/UK co-production from Infield Fly Productions and Mara Media); and understand the true nature of Mean Gulls (River Road Films) before it’s too late. 

Kids: 

  • Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures (Fall 2026, 39×22, 9 Story Media Group/Brown Bag Films/PBS Kids)
  • Macy Murdoch Season 3 (Winter 2027, 8×11, Shaftesbury)

CBC NEWS

From breaking stories to in-depth coverage, CBC News delivers trusted 24-hour news and information on 15 CBC News streaming channels, CBCNews.ca, the CBC News App and the #1 Canadian news channel CBC News Network. CBC News continues to bring audiences the latest news from across Canada and around the world, in addition to an award-winning slate of current affairs, investigative and primetime and weekend news programs available to broadcast and stream, live and on-demand, across multiple CBC platforms. 

  • The Fifth Estate (Season 52 premieres Fall 2026, 17×60)
  • Marketplace (Season 54 premieres Fall 2026, 16×30) 
  • The National (Weeknights and Sundays on CBC TV and CBC News Network)
  • Power & Politics with David Cochrane (Weeknights on CBC News Network)
  • Hanomansing Tonight (Weeknights on CBC News Network)
  • About That with Andrew Chang (Weekdays on the CBC News streaming channel)
  • Rosemary Barton Live (Sundays on CBC TV and CBC News Network)
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Jermaine and Trevaunn Richards’ Random Order Studios and Bell Media ink co-development deal

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Bell Media and Random Order Studios today announced a co-development and first-look agreement, marking a significant evolution in their ongoing partnership and a new chapter for globally minded, culture-driven storytelling.

The deal builds on the success of Crave Original series THE OFFICE MOVERS and JUDGE TYCO, and reflects a shared commitment to developing premium content that resonates both locally and globally.

“Random Order Studios brings a bold, distinctive voice and sharp comedic sensibility to Bell Media’s world-class content portfolio,” said Justin Stockman, VP, Global Content, Bell Media. “Our collaboration with Jermaine and Trevaunn underscores our commitment to expanding our digital and premium content footprint—delivering authentic, globally resonant storytelling that connects with audiences everywhere.”

“We’ve always built from a real place, from our community, from our experiences, and from the people who have supported us from the beginning,” said Jermaine Richards. “This partnership is a continuation of that, just at a different level. It allows us to stay true to who we are while opening the door to tell bigger stories and reach audiences around the world.”

“We understand what audiences connect with because we’ve been building with them for years,” said Trevaunn Richards. “Now it’s about taking that same instinct and applying it to bigger ideas, bigger formats, and a global stage. We’re coming into this with momentum, and we plan to make the most of it.”

“This is a milestone, but it’s also momentum,” said Julian Lloyd, Executive Producer at Random Order Studios. “ We built outside the traditional system — audiences first, trust through consistency. This partnership proves creator-led studios can scale into long-form without losing what made them resonate. We’re still community-first — now we’re building at scale.”

Random Order Studios currently operates with a broad production slate spanning scripted and unscripted series, branded content, and athlete and culture-driven storytelling. The studio is actively developing projects alongside leading cultural production partners and global brands, with a focus on bridging internet culture, sports, and television.

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Bold breakouts and familiar favourites: This winter on APTN

From a media release:

This winter, APTN and APTN Languages are delivering a lineup packed with must-watch new shows and returning fan favourites — all showcasing the depth and spirit of Indigenous storytelling. From hilarious small-town antics to emotional searches for missing people, this season of programming captures the full spectrum of human experiences.

FRESH NEW STORIES

Searchers — Documentary Series
Experience real-life search and rescue missions through intimate interviews and cinematic reenactments.
APTN premiere: January 7 (English)

Pitago Stop — Comedy
Step into the chaotic daily lives of employees at a rest stop in a fictional Anishinaabe community.
APTN premiere: January 9 (French)

Hoop Nations — Documentary Series
Follow Indigenous basketball players as they showcase their talents at various tournaments.
APTN premiere: January 6 (English)

BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER

Hockey Night in Canada in Cree and Inuktitut (2025-2026 season) — Sports
The crew is back with six more action-packed NHL games: three in Inuktitut and three in Plains Cree. Stay tuned for the APTN and APTN Languages broadcast schedules!

Acting Good (Season 4) — Comedy
APTN premiere: March 17 (English)

Northwoods Survival (Season 2) — Documentary Series
APTN premiere: January 11 (English)

Taken (Season 5) — Documentary Series
APTN premiere: January 7 (English)
APTN Languages premiere: January 7 (Anishinaabemowin)

Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready (Season 2) — Documentary Series
APTN premiere: January 8 (English)
APTN Languages premiere: January 8 (Nisga’a)

Sur le terrain (Season 3) — Documentary Series
APTN premiere: January 9 (French)
APTN Languages premiere: January 7 (Innu)

Savoirs légendaires (Season 2) — Kids
APTN premiere: January 10 (French)

Stream all the above programs next-day on APTN+ (formerly APTN lumi), with the exception of Hockey Night in Canada in Cree and Inuktitut. Catch these and many more this winter on APTN and APTN Languages! Visit aptntv.ca for full broadcast details.

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Blink49 Studios and Piller/Segan ink multi-year joint venture to develop and produce premium content across all genres

From a media release:

Piller/Segan and Blink49 Studios, have entered into a multi-year joint venture agreement that will see both companies contribute financial and creative resources for the development and production of a slate of premium scripted and unscripted content.

The partnership builds on a long-standing creative relationship between Blink49 Studios CEO John Morayniss and Piller/Segan partners Lloyd Segan and Shawn Piller, who previously collaborated on hit series Private Eyes and fan-favorite Haven during Morayniss’ tenure at eOne. The companies are currently producing Season 3 of Wild Cards (CBC/The CW), which has also been ordered for Season 4.

Designed as a hub for bold new projects, the joint venture will take an open-door approach to building long-term IP and franchises across genres, encouraging crossover opportunities for concepts that can thrive in multiple formats. Building on the strength of its existing creative team, Piller/Segan will expand its development capacity with the addition of a seasoned executive dedicated to sourcing and shepherding projects under the joint venture, working closely with Blink49 Studios leadership.

“This joint venture is a natural evolution of the trust and creative synergy we’ve built over many years,” said Morayniss. “With our combined financial commitment and infrastructure, Blink49 Studios and Piller/Segan are well-positioned to deliver globally resonant storytelling and provide creators with the resources they need to succeed.”

“We’re thrilled to formalize this next chapter with John and the incredible team at Blink49 Studios,” added Segan. “This venture gives us the reach and flexibility to champion a wide range of projects — from supporting established voices to cultivating fresh talent. Together, we’re building a dynamic environment where creators can take risks and bring ambitious ideas to life.”

The venture reflects both companies’ shared mission to empower creators, invest in innovative storytelling, and deliver high-quality programming to a global marketplace.

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