SAINT-PIERRE, the CBC original police procedural drama, has been renewed for a third season, with filming in Newfoundland and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon beginning July. The 12 x 60’ series is produced by Hawco Productions for CBC and CBC Gem, with global film & TV studio FIFTH SEASON handling global distribution. Furthering its global footprint, the series is available on Sky in New Zealand, Disney+ across Eastern Europe and Belgium, ABC in Australia, FreeTV in Israel, BBC Studios in the Netherlands and Poland, on U&Alibi in the United Kingdom, and is set to launch on France Télévisions later this year.
Following a breakout first and second season, SAINT-PIERRE has earned six Canadian Screen Award Nominations (2026) for season one, including Best Drama Series and Best Lead Performer (Allan Hawco), and also secured a Top 5 nomination for the 2026 Cogeco Fund Audience Choice Award.
French star Joséphine Jobert (Death in Paradise) and Canadian star Allan Hawco (Republic of Doyle, Caught, Jack Ryan) lead the cast playing Arch and Fitz, Benz Antoine (Four Brothers, Get Rich or Die Tryin’), Erika Prevost (The Boys, Dare Me) and Jean-Michel Le Gal (Paris Paris, Accused) rounding out the stellar team.
Exiled to work in Saint-Pierre et Miquelon — the French Territory nestled in the North Atlantic Ocean — Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Inspector Donald Fitzpatrick (Fitz) is partnered with Deputy Chief Geneviève Archambault (Arch), a Parisian transplant there for her own intriguing reason. Although the islands seem like a quaint tourist destination, the idyllic façade conceals the worst kind of criminal activity.
Through solving the thrilling crimes and sharing family secrets, their partnership evolves to friendship — Arch and Fitz know they’ll be there for each other… always.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support from CBC, our incredible partners at FIFTH SEASON, and the worldwide fans who have embraced the show from the very beginning,” say series creators Allan Hawco and Robina Lord-Stafford. “Returning to Newfoundland and Saint-Pierre et Miquelon for Season 3 is especially exciting, as these locations are such an important part of the show’s identity. We’re looking forward to building on the momentum of the first two seasons and bringing audiences even more of the mystery, unexpected twists, and character dynamics that make this world so special.”
Ava Knight, Director, Acquisitions at FIFTH SEASON, said: “Audiences around the world have embraced SAINT-PIERRE for its breathtaking setting, gripping mysteries and the irresistible dynamic between Arch and Fitz. Following the global success of the first two seasons, Season 3 raises the stakes in every sense with bold new investigations, evolving relationships and unexpected twists that expand the world of the series in compelling new ways. We’re thrilled to partner on a new season of SAINT-PIERRE that delivers even more intrigue, escapism and propulsive storytelling.”
SAINT-PIERRE is executive produced by Janine Squires, Erin Sullivan, Robina Lord-Stafford, John Vatcher and Allan Hawco. Lord-Stafford, and Hawco serve as Showrunners. The first two seasons of SAINT-PIERRE are available to stream on CBC Gem.
CBC and BBC Northern Ireland today announced the greenlight of new original comedy series Committed (10×30), starring Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek, Hot Frosty) and Diona Doherty (Derry Girls, Blue Lights). The series follows Canadian Peter Hooley (Milligan), a recently divorced accountant, who falls head over heels for Northern Ireland woman Julie Johnston (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. Produced by Cameron Pictures and Fabel Productions, filming is currently underway in County Down, Northern Ireland, with additional scenes shooting in Hamilton, Ontario. The series is slated to premiere on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service in winter 2027 and is expected to air on BBC Northern Ireland around the same time.
Joining Milligan and Doherty are Ian McElhinney (Derry Girls, Game of Thrones), Dan Gordon (Blue Lights, Bloodlands), Muki Zubis (This is Going to Hurt), Seamus O’Hara (House of Guinness, Say Nothing), Patrick Buchanan (Blue Lights, Warrior), Chris McCurry (Belfast, Obituary), Athena Karkanis (Manifest, The Handmaid’s Tale) and Georgie Murphy (Stumble, GEN V).
“Committed offers a classic fish-out-of-water comedy intertwined with a unique love story that follows the all too human aftermath of a grand romantic gesture, rather than the build-up to it,” said Sally Catto, General Manager, Programming, CBC. “We know the show will connect with audiences in Canada and around the world thanks to its heart and authenticity, and are excited to be partnering with BBC Northern Ireland alongside the outstanding teams at Cameron Pictures and Fabel Productions.”
“Audiences are going to fall in love with this bold new comedy series. We’ve a brilliant cast that viewers will be familiar with on both sides of the Atlantic – we’re delighted to welcome Dustin to these shores starring alongside our own Diona Doherty,” said Jason Butler, BBC Northern Ireland Commissioning Editor. “And it’s fantastic for BBC Northern Ireland to link up with CBC on this innovative project helping to further develop and support the creative industry here and to bring a flavour of our Northern Ireland humour to comedy fans further afield.”
“Committed brings together so many of the elements we value in great television: sharp writing, memorable characters and a story that bridges cultures in a genuinely entertaining way,” said Amy Cameron, Co-Founder/Executive Producer, Cameron Pictures Inc. “Reuniting with CBC on a series of this scope and collaborating closely with Fabel Productions to bring this cross-Atlantic story to life, has been an energizing creative experience. This is a series rooted in place and perspective, yet universally relatable, and we’re excited for audiences to fall in love with these characters as much as we have.”
“To make a comedy from this part of this Island with all its quirks, huge hearts and ugly-beautiful glory is a career highlight. We’re so excited to share our abrasive but loveable, odd folk and their daft wee community with the world,” said Keith Martin, Executive Producer, Fabel Productions. “Wait until you see our amazingly talented Canadian and beloved homegrown cast. A dream! Thank you to all of our partners for making the leap in the name of love to a place not often seen or celebrated. High hopes, comedy with consequences and lots of animals to follow.”
“Committed exemplifies the kind of distinctive, character-driven storytelling that travels, resonating across borders and cultures,” said Prentiss Fraser, President of FOX Entertainment Global. “We’re proud to partner with CBC and BBC Northern Ireland, alongside the prolific team at Cameron Pictures, whose work consistently delivers both creatively and commercially. With its unique voice and a standout cast led by Dustin Milligan, Committed is well positioned to connect with audiences around the world.”
Committed is 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.
A CBC original series, 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, and developed under the Northern Ireland Screen/Canada Media Fund Co-Development Initiative for Audiovisual Projects.
Executive producers are Amy Cameron, Tassie Cameron and Alex Patrick for Cameron Pictures; Keith Martin for Fabel Productions; Tim Loane and Gerry Dee; Jessie Gabe; and Molly McGlynn, who also directs the pilot and four episodes. Peter Huang directs five episodes. Co-executive producers are Dustin Milligan, Karen Tsang, Caledonia Brown and Shebli Zarghami. Chris Martin is producer. Writers include Tim Loane, Jessie Gabe and Shebli Zarghami, with supervising producer Kurt Smeaton and consulting producer Linsey Stewart.
I live in a community, just north of Ottawa in Quebec, where chickens are allowed. If I want to, I can build/construct a chicken coop—to community regulations, of course—purchase a handful of chickens and reap the benefits. I’ve jokingly thought about doing it, but I know that it would be a lot of work—I’m a lazy sort—though this new documentary has piqued my interest again.
Airing Thursday at 9 p.m. as part of The Nature of Things, “Cluck! Chickens Exposed” heads to the barnyard to uncover some facts and fictions about the feathered beasts.
Living where I do, I’ve visited quite a few farms and, therefore, learned about the variance in breeds and personalities. I knew chickens were descendants of dinosaurs (does that mean when we say, “It tastes like chicken,” we really should be saying, “It tastes like dinosaur?”), but had no clue about their intelligence, sensory powers and social pecking order (pun intended).
There are more chickens on the planet than people, says host Sarika Cullis-Suzuki off the top of “Cluck!” A visit to the Hillpoint Estate Farm flock in B.C., with 50 egg-laying hens and a handful of roosters, reveals some interesting facts about chickens. The pecking order is indeed a hierarchy, defined by males and females, that shifts based on age, health, strength, comb size, and companions. At Hillpoint Estate, top dog, er, chicken is Maximus, a rooster whose size and spurs keep everyone in line. Will Maximus’ reign be usurped by Hercules? You’ll have to tune in to find out.
The episode, produced by Invert Films, illustrates how chickens spot and defend themselves against predators both on the ground and in the air, how each eye has a specialized use, and if these flock animals have the ability to recognize themselves as individuals.
You’ll never look at chickens the same. Through either eye.
“Cluck! Chickens Exposed” airs as part of The Nature of Things on Thursday at 9 p.m. on CBC.
With the Winter Games in Italy just weeks away, Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton is sliding onto CBC Gem and CBC with the exciting, engaging three-part documentary series Redemption Run.
The first episode brings viewers to Whistler, B.C., 16 months before the Games, as members of Canada’s National Bobsleigh program walk along the ice track, observing angles and the ice surface itself. Then, we’re given the facts: Canada dominated bobsleigh for years, capturing medals on both the men’s and women’s sides.
Then, it all fell apart.
In 2022, 60 athletes signed a letter alleging a culture of fear and safety concerns, superstar Kallie Humphries left Team Canada to join the U.S. team, and Christine de Bruin was suspended for three years for an anti-doping violation. Add to that the dismantling of the track in Calgary, poor podium results, and things didn’t look good for the team.
But this series is called Redemption Run for a reason, providing interviews with pilots, team members and coaches, as well as stunning visuals both inside and outside the sleigh, to tell how the team is bouncing back to be contenders, and perhaps medal winners, in Italy.
It’s not an easy task, and the producers do an excellent job telling the team’s story through intimate, honest and raw interviews, sport explainers and truly emotional moments. You can’t help but pull for Canada on their road to redemption.
Redemption Run premieres January 23 on CBC Gem and airs February 1 at 7 p.m., with back-to-back episodes on CBC.
To say that Max’s (Vanessa Morgan) life has become difficult would be an understatement. In the Season 2 finale of Wild Cards, she and her Dad, George (Jason Priestley) cashed in millions of dollars. And, though she missed the boat (literally) to join Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti), they were in a good place in their working and personal relationship.
That all goes out the window in Season 3. Returning Wednesday at 8 p.m. on CBC, viewers learn the person who appeared at the door in the closing moments of Season 2 was Vivienne, Max’s mother. Turns out Vivienne faked her own death and is back with some disturbing news for Max and George. Meanwhile, Ellis has returned from his boat trip, and he isn’t alone.
We spoke to Vanessa Morgan and Giacomo Gianniotti about Season 3.
Was there an obvious chemistry between the two of you, either during the chemistry read or within those first few hours and days of shooting the show? Because I think that is a huge reason why people love to tune in. Vanessa Morgan: It just felt really natural and comfortable from the moment we met. We did a rehearsal day, and then we went straight into shooting, but it kind of always just felt very comfortable. And it’s one of those things that, as an actor, you’re just really blessed that you get along as friends, personality-wise. And then I feel like that just shows on camera that we just complement each other.
Giacomo Gianniotti: Yeah, we didn’t have much time really to build any chemistry or really get to know each other. We just hit the ground running, and we’re just very lucky that we are fond of each other and work well together and have similar senses of humour. We laugh on set all the time, all the time, and find the same things funny, which is great when you’re trying to make people laugh on television that what I think is funny, she thinks is funny if I give her an idea to play something in a certain way, she’s like, ‘Oh yeah, that’s really funny.’ Or she said something to me, or that we’re collaborative, and we both have that same sense of humour. I think that’s a great asset.
So how much of that interplay is allowed? Are you doing takes where you’re sticking to the script, and then you’re allowed to play a little bit in subsequent takes? How does that work? GG: Yeah, I think for a comedy, you like to hope that you work on a set where funny wins no matter what, there’s no ego involved, whether that’s an assistant or a director or a script supervisor or actors pitching something, but essentially everyone just has this common goal to make people laugh and whatever’s the funniest should win. So yeah, of course, we try to get it word perfect, but there are certain scenes and certainly certain characters—Amy Goodmurphy, who plays Detective Yates—that just lend themselves a little bit more to improvisation and being a little bit sillier and bringing more of her personality, her comedic personality out into the character. So yeah, there are moments where it’s very real, and we just have to say the words the way they are. And there are other moments where there’s more opportunity to play, and everyone is really game.
The elephant in the room on Wild Cards is whether Max and Ellis will get together as a couple. There have been so many TV shows throughout history where the creators will keep that going from season to season. Aside from what’s going to happen in the script, Vanessa, do you feel as though Max and Ellis should, ultimately, be together? VM: I think they should. I think they work very well together. I think they complement each other; what one is lacking, the other has, and I just think it really meshes and works. Obviously, though, we’re kind of in a love triangle situation. He’s found a new romance. He thought that Max had abandoned him on the boat. So of course, he was like, ‘Well, I’m just going to go out, and if I meet somebody, I meet somebody.’ We don’t blame him for that.
GG: Yeah, we’re introducing a girlfriend for Ellis, so that’s a new thing that we haven’t really explored or played with in the show, either one of us having to take a sort of second or backseat to the love story and having to work together every day, stare at this person that you have strong feelings for and not being able to act on them out of respect because you know they’re in a romantic relationship. So that’s a new dynamic that we’re playing with.
(L-R) Max Mitchell (Vanessa Morgan), Vivienne (Tamara Taylor), George Graham (Jason Priestley), Tomo Hayashi (guest star Kevan Ohtsji)
Vanessa, when this new season kicks off, she’s officially a consultant. She’s got the bejewelled badge to show for it. Can you talk a little bit how the dynamic within the office is going to change, if at all, now that she’s a little bit more legit, like a more legitimate member of the team? VM: I don’t think it changes much because I feel like everyone’s already accepted Max, but I will say maybe Max has a bit more confidence with her strutting in and with her authority with things. I feel like she’s just like, ‘I’m a detective.’ More so. She’s fully arrived.
Joining the cast this season is Tamara Taylor in the role of Vivienne, Max’s mother, who Max and George thought was dead. VM: Max is obviously ecstatic that her mom is back. It’s like, ‘Oh wow, what a blessing, she’s returned from the dead.’ But then she’s also torn with the fact that, ‘Well, you also abandoned me for 15 years. If you’re alive, you couldn’t have sent a card, any type of hint, a phone call from a payphone, anything to just let me know that I’m in hiding, I’m alive.’ Even me not being Max, as Vanessa, I’m like, she should have really reached out in some way. I could see why Max is torn. So I feel like there’s this love-hate relationship where she’s so happy, but she’s also so mad because she’s dealt with this internal pain for 15 years.
Let’s talk a little bit about The Big Bad, certainly that was unveiled in that first episode. Gedeon Varga. Looking at some of the episode synopses going forward, I assume that this job is going to last more than one episode and affect relationships. GG: I think it’s a big setup for our entire season. Gedeon Varga is going to be this looming, dark shadow throughout our whole season. And in fact, with Vivienne coming back, she can’t just sort of land and be a mother and work on repairing her relationship with her daughter because there’s this much bigger problem at play, which is taking precedent, which is that she owes him a bunch of money and he’s threatening to kill everybody if he doesn’t get it. So the whole season is about Max and her parents doing this job for this bad guy to sort of repay the debt and save their lives. So there’s not a lot of time to work on feelings and repairing relationships because there’s this big, glaring high-stakes heist to be planned.
Wild Cards airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on CBC and CBC Gem.
