From Tara Bradbury of the Telegram: Party launches new ‘Republic of Doyle’ season There isn’t a typical “Republic of Doyle†fan, according to the guest list for Wednesday night’s Season 2 premiere in St. John’s. An invitation-only event held at the Majestic Theatre, actors from the show mingled with crew members, Crown attorneys and politicians … Continue reading Partiers welcome the return of Republic of Doyle
From Greg Quill of the Toronto Star: Republic on the Rise “When I’m working on the show — whether it’s watching takes, editing, selecting music, writing dialogue for a new scene — my head is everywhere, on screens all around me,†the 33-year-old Newfoundland-born creator of the CBC-TV private eye series set in St. John’s … Continue reading The many Allan Hawcos of Republic of Doyle
From James Bawden: Republic Of Doyle Is So CBC Republic Of Doyle, however, can’t be compared to the American competition because it very definitely is not slick. Focus is on relationships. That and the beauty of St. John’s Newfoundland. Read more.
From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail: The 10 TV shows that mattered (and a few lesser categories) “Call Me Fitz: A deliciously toxic, black Canadian comedy starring Jason Priestley as Richard Fitzpatrick, the car salesman from hell whose life unravels. The show that teeters on the edge of being sweet and then swings … Continue reading Call Me Fitz, Republic of Doyle, Less Than Kind among “shows that mattered”
From a media release – note the change of premiere date from the original announcement: REPUBLIC OF DOYLE Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m. on CBC Television Beginning January 12 Rumrunners and drug dealers, gorgeous girls with amnesia or stolen chip trucks, racehorses or fiancées – there’s always something intriguing going on in the Republic. Private Eye … Continue reading Republic of Doyle season 2 premieres January 12 on CBC