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Production underway in British Columbia on Season 4 of Allegiance

July 20, 2026 Greg David 1 Comment

From a media release:

CBC and Lark Productions today announced that Season 4 of the international hit ALLEGIANCE (10×60) is currently shooting in-studio and on-location throughout BC’s Lower Mainland. This follows the series’ recent award for Best Dramatic Series at the 2026 LEO Awards.

“With compelling new storylines and fresh character dynamics we have much more to cover in season 4 and beyond which is a testament to our writers and the characters our cast expertly brings to life”, said Erin Haskett, President, Lark Productions.

Season 4 opens with a major victory—ACOC is finally gone. The takedown is complete, the dust is settling, and a new chapter begins. But peace doesn’t last long. This season, Sabrina Sohal (Supinder Wraich) fights harder than ever to protect her community from an ongoing crisis, but it pushes her to the edge—professionally, personally and emotionally. Every battle forces her to confront the limits of her own perspective, especially when her family becomes involved.

Returning cast members include Supinder Wraich, Enrico Colantoni, Stephen Lobo, Adolyn H. Dar, Samer Salem, David Cubitt, Melanie Papalia and Carmen Moore. Adding to ALLEGIANCE’s growing list of accolades, Salem was awarded the 2026 LEO for Best Supporting Performance – Dramatic Series for his portrayal of Zak Kalaini.

Nikolijne Troubetzkoy (Sight Unseen, Killjoys) joins Penny Gummerson (Cardinal, Trickster) to serve as co-showrunners for ALLEGIANCE Season 4.

A CBC Original series, Allegiance is produced by Lark Productions in association with Universal Global Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution manage global sales. Penny Gummerson, Nikolijne Troubetzkoy, and series creator Anar Ali serve as Executive Producers alongside Lark Productions’ Erin Haskett, Nicole Mendes, David Valleau and Tex Antonucci.

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Production underway on Season 3 of CBC’s award-winning Allegiance

August 25, 2025 Greg David 1 Comment

From a media release:

Lark Productions today announced that the highly anticipated third season of CBC original drama ALLEGIANCE (10×60) is currently shooting in-studio and on-location in and around the Lower Mainland through November 6, 2025.

Uniquely set in Surrey, BC, the high-octane police drama has quickly become a fan favourite since its debut in February 2024 on CBC, and continues to garner high praise. Among the accolades to date include 2025 Canadian Screen Awards for the series’ two leads, Supinder Wraich (Sort Of) who received Best Lead Performer in a Drama Series and Enrico Colantoni (English Teacher) who received Best Supporting Performer in a Drama Series. Known for its powerful and relevant storytelling, shared through a diverse and complex roster of characters, ALLEGIANCE has generated a noteworthy buzz among the television industry and viewing audiences alike. Wraich and Colantoni reprise their starring roles as Sabrina Sohal and Vince Brambilla, respectively, and Samer Salem (The Expanse, The Boys) returns as Detective Corporal Zak Kalaini alongside series regulars Stephen Lobo, Adolyn H. Dar, David Cubitt, Toby Levins, Melanie Papalia, Andres Joseph and Carmen Moore.

Penny Gummerson (Cardinal, Trickster), who received the 2025 LEO Award for Best Screenwriting for the ALLEGIANCE episode titled “The Legacy”, and Ley Lukins (Coroner, Saving Hope, Lost Girl) together serve as the Season 3 showrunners.

Still reeling from an investigation gone awry, Sabrina’s feelings about her career at CFPC are up in the air in season 3. In the season opener, she has put her badge on the table and is reluctant to get back at it, but Superintendent Bolton calls her to task which leads Sabrina on a propulsive border security case. With the support of her mentor, Vince, she faces the consequences of having gone rogue in a high-stakes situation which continues to linger within her department especially with her partner, Detective Kalaini.

“Building upon the momentum of our first two seasons, we hit the ground running on Allegiance season 3. It’s great to be back, and we are excited for the creative opportunity to further develop our characters, the dynamics and explore more compelling storylines alongside our audiences on CBC and CBC Gem,” said Erin Haskett, President, Lark Productions.

A CBC Original series, ALLEGIANCE is produced by Lark Productions in association with Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group, with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution managing global sales. Penny Gummerson, Ley Lukins, and series creator Anar Ali serve as Executive Producers alongside Lark Productions’ Erin Haskett, Nicole Mendes, David Valleau, Tex Antonucci, and season 3 director Nimisha Mukerji. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports; Trish Williams is Executive Director, Scripted Content; Sarah Adams is Director of Current Production, Drama; and Gosia Kamela is Executive in Charge of Production.

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Banff World Media Festival unites Gala Awards & Rockie Awards in landmark event

March 19, 2025 Greg David

From a media release:

The Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) is thrilled to announce that for the first time, the prestigious Banff Gala Awards and the Rockie Awards International Program Competition will unite in a single, must-attend event—creating an unparalleled celebration of industry excellence. This milestone event will honor both the entertainment industry’s most influential talent and business leaders and the most exceptional content from around the world. The highly anticipated in-person awards show will take place on Monday, June 9th at 5:30pm MT (4:30pm PT/ 7:30pm ET) during the Festival, bringing together industry leaders, talent, and creators for an unforgettable night of recognition and celebration.

The Banff Gala Honours recognize visionary executives, creatives, and changemakers shaping the global media landscape. Gala Honours recipients will be announced at a later date. Meanwhile, the Rockie Awards International Program Competition celebrates the best in television and digital media, with this year’s competition featuring 152 nominees from 22 countries across 30 categories, selected from entries submitted by 45 countries.

The Rockie Awards Grand Jury chooses the coveted Grand Jury Prize, selected from the top-scoring programs across the entire field of nominees. This year’s esteemed Grand Jury includes:

Hojin Kwon
Senior Executive Director
SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)

Adam Lewinson
Chief Content Officer
Tubi

Meghan Lyvers
Executive Director, Original Scripted UK & Ireland
Sky

Sitarah Pendelton-Eaglin
EVP, Head of Unscripted Series
SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks

Christian Vesper
CEO, Global Drama and Film
Fremantle

“For the first time ever, we’re bringing together the prestigious Gala Awards and the Rockies into one incredible event. This will be a spectacular night celebrating the industry’s most influential leaders alongside the world’s top creative talent — all in one room, under one roof. With so many groundbreaking creators and executives in attendance, this year’s show promises to be an unforgettable, must-see celebration of excellence in global entertainment,” said Jenn Kuzmyk, Executive Director.

In addition to the Grand Jury Prize, the $25,000 Rogers Prize for Excellence in Canadian Content, awarded to the top Canadian production and the Prix Francophone for the top French language production will also be awarded as well as other special awards including the Carrie Hunter Emerging Talent Prize. In total, 30 awards will be bestowed in the category streams of Documentary & Factual, Arts & Entertainment, Children & Youth, Scripted, and Podcast. This year’s lineup also introduces two new categories – Best Performance in a Drama and Best Performance in a Comedy – which recognize outstanding recurring performances in a scripted comedic and dramatic series.

Leading nominations by company are:
● BBC – 28 nominations
● National Geographic – 7 nominations
● Hulu – 7 nominations
● Disney Television Studios – 5 nominations
● Audible – 5 nominations

Leading nominations by country are:
● USA – 54 nominations
● UK – 52 nominations
● CANADA – 35 nominations
● AUSTRALIA – 7 nominations
● BELGIUM – 5 nominations
● FRANCE – 5 nominations
● SOUTH KOREA – 5 nominations

Additional countries represented in the nominations are:
● CHINA
● FINLAND
● GERMANY
● INDIA
● IRELAND
● ISRAEL
● ITALY
● JAPAN
● MEXICO
● NEW ZEALAND
● NORWAY
● SINGAPORE
● SPAIN
● SWEDEN
● TAIWAN

See all the nominees here, including one for Allegiance‘s Supinder Wraich (pictured above).

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Production underway in British Columbia on Season 2 of CBC’s Allegiance

September 24, 2024 Greg David

From a media release:

Lark Productions and CBC today announced that Season 2 of police drama ALLEGIANCE (10×60) is currently shooting across BC’s Lower Mainland through December 5, 2024.

Premiering in winter 2024, ALLEGIANCE was CBC’s most-watched new series of the 2023-24 season.* The high-octane police drama uniquely set in Surrey, BC, is a CBC Original series from Lark Productions in association with Universal International Studios, starring Supinder Wraich (Sort Of) as Sabrina Sohal and Enrico Colantoni (English Teacher) as Vince Brambilla. Season 2 welcomes Samer Salem (The Expanse, The Boys) to the ensemble cast as a series regular, portraying Detective Corporal Zak Kalaini. Plus, showrunners Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern (Flashpoint, X Company) are back at the helm of ALLEGIANCE, a series created by Anar Ali (Transplant).

The series focuses on identity and belonging, policing and politics, and finding truth within the heart of a flawed justice system. Season 2 will be rooted in a powerful set of engaging and topical storylines including online gambling, tech janitors and international schools. Lead character Sabrina Sohal (Wraich) joins the Serious Crimes Unit of the CFPC and has six months to prove she’s got what it takes to be a detective. She’s paired with a newly transferred partner who has a decade more of experience compared to her and a very different approach to the job. While navigating a complex love life and an equally complicated family life, Sabrina is determined to take down the man responsible for framing her father.

“Audiences embraced Allegiance, and we are excited for viewers to see the next instalment on CBC this winter. Our creative team continues to raise the bar this season and we are grateful for the opportunity to continue to explore the lives of our characters and tell these important stories,” said Erin Haskett, President, Lark Productions.

Returning series regulars include Stephen Lobo, Adolyn H. Dar, David Cubitt, Crystal Balint, Toby Levins, Melanie Papalia, and Andres Joseph.

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Links: Allegiance, Season 1

February 19, 2024 Greg David

From M.L. Witkowicz of Broadview:

Link: New police drama ‘Allegiance’ explores how injustice can make you rethink your identity
On its surface, Allegiance, which premiered on Feb. 7, is a gripping, fast-paced crime drama. As the show progresses, Allegiance delves into the Sikh Punjabi community in the heart of Surrey, portraying the experiences of a South Asian woman and her family as they navigate issues of identity, belonging and the complexities of the justice system. Continue reading.

From Aparita Bhandari of The Globe & Mail:

Link: Supinder Wraich’s new CBC series, Allegiance, explores family bonds and the badge
“There’s something about this relationship between the father and daughter. This is a family who’s been in service for generations. I thought that was really cool. Because I have never seen Sikh Punjabi history on screen, forget the fact that I have never seen a family like this, right?” Continue reading.

From Eric Volmers of the Calgary Herald:

Link: ‘Make more room at the table’: Calgary writer deepens immigrant story with cop drama, Allegiance
Anar Ali thinks she can pinpoint the moment when her mother got over her uneasiness about her daughter becoming a writer. Continue reading.

From Kate MacDonald of That Shelf:

Link: Allegiance Review: A Proudly Canadian Police Procedural
Allegiance, the new series premiering on CBC and CBC Gem, takes that foundation and expands it into something even greater by introducing fresh perspectives on the justice system. Continue reading.

From Alex Nino Gheciu of The Canadian Press:

Link: Wraich, Colantoni on breaking cop show tropes with Surrey-set drama ‘Allegiance’
Supinder Wraich says starring in CBC’s new police drama “Allegiance” feels personal on several levels. Continue reading.