Kessler and Carver join forces to prevent the assassination of the visiting American President.
New tonight: The Border on CBC – “Credible Threat”
In the news: Allan Hawco on cop comedy Republic of Doyle
From Kelly Doody of the Calgary Sun:
- Nfld. cop comedy warrants a watch
“So long, Corner Gas. Move over, Heartland. A kitschy new Canadian comedy is about to enter the weekly television repertoire. It’s called Republic of Doyle and stars a cast of colourful characters, including breakout star Allan Hawco, TV greats Sean McGinley and Lynda Boyd and the oh-so-intriguing backdrop of St. John’s, Nfld. — a complicated character in and of itself.” Read more.
Canada’s Worst Driver renewed for season 6
From a media release:
With a Season 5 Finale Topping 1 Million Viewers, Discovery Channel Commissions a 6th Season of the Hit Series CANADA’S WORST DRIVER
- Finale becomes 1st Canadian non-sports specialty program to draw 1 million viewers
- Discovery Channel orders 6th season of hit show from Proper Television
Canada is a nation of backseat drivers. Viewers nationwide can’t look away from the cringe-inducing, metal-against-concrete scraping, highway horrors and dreadful drivers that have turned Monday nights’ CANADA’S WORST DRIVER into record-breaking “must see†appointment television. The Season 5 finale of Discovery Channel’s hit original series sped past the competition to become the first Canadian specialty program (non-sports) to top one million viewers. On Mon., Dec. 14, 1,050,000 viewers tuned in to see Angelina named as Canada’s Worst Driver.
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Review & Interview: Republic of Doyle
From Mike Morrison of Mike’s Bloggity Blog:
- Interview: The Republic of Allan Hawco
“You’ve never met anyone as driven as Allan Hawco. The star of The Republic of Doyle also created, writes and produces the CBC’s newest drama, which premieres on Wednesday night. So how did he do it? Surprisingly, he didn’t have to sleep with a single person at CBC. Seriously. I asked.” Read more.
- Review: Republic of Doyle is a crowning achievement!
“What makes the show such a success is its confidence, which oozes from the uber-talented Hawco and his cast mates, which include: Sean McGinley, Lynda Boyd, Rachel Wilson and Krystin Pellerin. One episode in, they are a well oiled machine. The chemistry between Hawco and is female cast mates is palpable. And it would be hard to imagine anyone else strong enough, to be able to keep Jake Doyle in line, other than McGinley’s Malachy Doyle.” Read more.
Ratings: 18 to Life, Little Mosque, Heartland
From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:
- Strong Start for 18 to Life; TSN Tops 3 Mil Again
“CBC’s new comedy 18 to Life premiered to 779,000 viewers Monday, topping schedule mate Little Mosque on the Prairie, which managed 605,000 (all figures BBM Canada overnight estimates).” Read more.