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Son of a Critch

Son of a Critch is a Canadian comedy television series, created by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe, that premiered on January 4, 2022 on CBC Television.[1] Based on the memoir of the same name by Critch, the semi-autobiographical series follows an adolescent Mark as he grows up in the 1980s in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.[2]

Premise

The series is a coming of age story based on the childhood and adolescence of Canadian comedian Mark Critch. At the start of the series, 11-year-old Mark is growing up in 1980s Newfoundland, where he navigates starting junior high school (at St.Brigit's), making friends, and connecting with the small group of people in his limited world.[3]

Cast

Main

Supporting

Guest stars

Development

Conception

In 2018, Critch published a memoir about his childhood in Newfoundland.[4] Following its release, McAuliffe suggested developing the book into a television series, which led to him and Critch creating scripts to pitch to various networks.[5] In June 2021, CBC announced they had ordered Son of a Critch to series.[2]

Production and distribution

The series made its Canadian broadcast premiere on CBC Television on January 4, 2022, as well as CBC's streaming platform, CBC Gem.[6]

Production companies involved with the series include Project 10 Productions, and Take the Shot Productions. Lionsgate distributes the series outside Canada. On February 28, 2022, CBC renewed the series for a second season.[7]

On March 23, 2023, the series was renewed for a third season[8] with The CW joining CBC and Lionsgate to co-produce.[9]

On May 23, 2024, the series was renewed for a fourth season which will air in Winter 2025. [10]

Episodes

Season 1 (2022)

Season 2 (2023)

Season 3 (2024)

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season has an approval rating of 100% based on six critic reviews.[23]

Son of a Critch was watched by an average of 941,000 viewers on its January 4, 2022 Canadian debut, and was the 28th most-watched program in Canada that week.[11]

In 2023 at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards Son of a Critch was nominated for 4 awards and 1 audience award. The show was nominated for 7 awards at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards in 2024 and won the Cogeco Fund Audience Choice.

Accolades

International broadcast

Paramount+ acquired streaming rights to the series in the British Isles in 2022.[24]

In the United States, the series premiered on July 24, 2023, on The CW (although some US markets near the Canadian border who receive CBC Television are ahead in episodes). Season two premiered on October 26, 2023.[25] Season three premiered on January 25, 2024.[26]

References

  1. ^ Hadaya, Margot. "CBC announces Winter 2022 premiere dates". CBC.
  2. ^ a b "Son of a Critch! New CBC Comedy series based on Mark Critch book coming soon". CBC.
  3. ^ "Son of a Critch". CBC.
  4. ^ Ahsan, Sadaf. "Comic Mark Critch on reliving childhood in his father's shoes in 'Son of a Critch'". Saskatoon Today.
  5. ^ Hullender, Tatiana (31 December 2021). "Mark Critch, Malcolm McDowell & Benjamin Evan Ainsworth Interview: Son Of A Critch". ScreenRant. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  6. ^ Escandon, Rosa. "Lionsgate And The CBC Team Up For 'Son Of A Critch'". Forbes.
  7. ^ White, Peter (28 February 2022). "'Son Of A Critch' Renewed For Season 2 At Canada's CBC". Deadline. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  8. ^ Goldbart, Max (23 March 2023). "'Son Of A Critch' Renewed For Season 3 By CBC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  9. ^ Mittovich, Matt Webb (14 July 2023). "Son of a Critch: The CW Acquires Hit Canadian Comedy for Summer Run". TVLine. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  10. ^ X.com https://x.com/SonOfACritchTV/status/1793676631896100885. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ^ a b Top Programs - Total Canada (English) January 03, 2022 - January 09, 2022 - numeris
  12. ^ Top Programs - Total Canada (English) January 10, 2022 - January 16, 2022 - numeris
  13. ^ Top Programs - Total Canada (English) January 17, 2022 - January 23, 2022 - numeris
  14. ^ Premier Peckford's pickle palace
  15. ^ Diana: The Disenchanted Princess
  16. ^ Top Programs - Total Canada (English) January 31, 2022 - February 6, 2022 - numeris
  17. ^ Mount Cashel Orphanage Abuse Scandal
  18. ^ a b c d "Son of a Critch – Listings". Zap2It. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  19. ^ The Newfoundland Beer Strike of 1985
  20. ^ 'The second coming of the ice age' in St. John's in 1984
  21. ^ Memories of The Papal Visit
  22. ^ Ches's Famous Fish and Chips
  23. ^ "Son of a Critch: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  24. ^ Whittock, Jesse (August 5, 2022). "Paramount+ UK & Ireland Taps Lionsgate, NBCU, Sony & Dynamic Television For Scripted Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  25. ^ White, Peter (8 May 2023). "The CW Moves Into 'Schitt's Creek' Territory With Acquisition Of Canadian Comedy 'Son Of A Critch'". Deadline Hollywood.
  26. ^ Pedersen, Erik (2023-12-12). "The CW Midseason Premiere Dates Set For New & Returning Series, 'I Am' Documentaries". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-12-12.

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