From Glen Schaefer of The Province:
CTV’s The Listener comes to B.C. for season premiere
The cast and crew of the CTV mystery series The Listener head to Vancouver from their Toronto base this week to film the B.C.-set first episode of their fourth season. Read more.
From Glen Schaefer of The Province:
Patricia Isaac keeps busy with Republic of Doyle, Motive
There was no getting away from Patricia Isaac last Sunday night. The Vancouver-based actor is a regular this year on CBC’s Republic of Doyle and appeared on CTV’s Motive, both of which air at 9 p.m. “I had to PVR,†Isaac says. “That’s pretty awesome, actually. One is an obvious dramedy and the other is straight drama.†Read more.
Motive, CTV – “Out of the Past”
The execution-style murder of a news shop proprietor with high-level military training leads Detectives Flynn (Kristin Lehman) and Vega (Louis Ferreira) to a local gang who are terrorizing the community’s residents. Further investigation reveals that the news shop owner was stalking a respected paediatric doctor and her family, leading Angie to question the doctor’s credentials and to a motive that lies in a secret past that has returned to haunt her.
Lost Girl, Showcase – “The Kenzi Scale”
The gang is forced to stage an intervention against an increasingly erratic Bo. Bo believes the only way to save someone close to her is to accept help from the person she trusts the least.
Heartland, CBC – “Lost and Gone Forever”
Ty’s future as a vet is in serious jeopardy when he’s blamed for a shocking fatality at Scott’s clinic.
Dragons’ Den, CBC
A baby product prevents a big mess in the Den; an energy idea needs Dragon dollars to help it grow; and the Dragons are given a few words of encouragement. Plus; a handy entrepreneur hopes to lock in a deal.
Republic of Doyle, CBC – “The Common Wealth”
The Doyles are hot on the trail of an international art thief; Constable Hayward makes a grave mistake with career-impacting implications; Leslie struggles as she deals with an important family issue. Guest Stars: Scott Grimes, Alan Doyle, Roark Critchlow, Romina D’Ugo, Aleks Paunovic.
From Anne T. Donahue of Yahoo:
Why you should be watching ‘Seed’
“Seed,” the Canadian-produced unorthodox family comedy, premiered on Citytv on Feb. 4, but it’s not too late to begin watching. Starring Adam Korson (“Two Broke Girls”), “Seed” celebrates a new type of modern family: one that’s formed at the, er, hands of a sperm donor — and in this case, a sperm donor whose children attempt to include him in their existing familial set-ups. Sentimental? Absolutely. But unlike “The New Normal,” viewers aren’t hit over the head with a life lesson at the end of every episode. From the get-go, “Seed” treats its audience like adults; like they’re in on the joke. Read more.
From Dan Clapson of Metro:
Rick Mercer talks best places to eat across Canada
Everyone’s favourite Canadian funnyman Rick Mercer doesn’t really sit still. His popular show, The Rick Mercer Report, sees him on the road, popping in and out of many of Canada’s diverse cities. I caught up with Rick in between his busy travel schedule to find out what he eats on the road. Read more.
