Son of a Critch
| Son of a Critch | |
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| Created by | |
| Based on | Son of a Critch by Mark Critch |
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| Narrated by | Mark Critch |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Andrew Barnsley |
| Producer | Andrew Barnsley |
| Production location | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
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| Original release | |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Release | January 4, 2022 |
Son of a Critch is a Canadian television comedy series, created by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe, that currently airs on CBC Television. It premiered on January 4, 2022.[1] Based on the memoir of the same name by Mark Critch, the semi-autobiographical series follows an adolescent Mark as he grows up in the 1980s in Newfoundland and Labrador.[2]
Premise
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, making friends, and connecting with the small collection of people in his limited world.[3]
Cast
Main
- Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Mark Critch, a semi-fictionalized version of the comedian, entering junior high school at the start of the series
- Mark Critch narrates the series as his adult self
- Mark Critch as Mike Critch, Mark's father and reporter for radio station VOCM
- Claire Rankin as Mary Critch, Mark's mother
- Malcolm McDowell as Pop Critch, Mark's grandfather
- Colton Gobbo as Mike Critch Jr., Mark's older brother
- Mark Rivera as Ritche Perez, Mark's best friend
- Sophia Powers as Fox, a female student in the same grade as Mark, who is part of a family of bullies that share the "Fox" nickname
Recurring
- Petrina Bromley as Sister Margaret, Mark's homeroom teacher
- Richard Clarkin as Dick Dunphy, Mike's coworker at VOCM
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 he and Critch creating scripts to pitch to various networks.[5] In June 2021, CBC announced they had ordered Son of a Critch to series.[6]
Production and distribution
The series made its Canadian broadcast premeire on CBC Television on January 4, 2022, as well as CBC's streaming platform, CBC Gem.[7]
Production companies involved with the series include Project 10 Productions, and Take the Shot Productions. Lionsgate will distribute the series outside Canada.
Reception
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.[8]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Canadian viewers | |
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| 1 | "Old Soul, New School" | Renuka Jeyapalan | Mark Critch & Tim McAuliffe | January 4, 2022 | 941,000[9] | |
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11 year-old Mark goes to junior high in 1986 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Mark meets Ritchie, a Filipino Canadian, and the only visible minority student at the school. Mark also meets a female bully named Fox, who comes from a family of bullies that all share the same nickname due to their red hair. Mark eventually defeats his bully with words rather than physical force. | ||||||
| 2 | "Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's Dead" | Renuka Jeyapalan | Mark Critch & Tim McAuliffe | January 11, 2022 | 836,000[10] | |
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While at a funeral parlour, Mark meets Tina, a classmate. They hit it off and Tina kisses him on the cheek. She later calls him to meet at the park. Mark's friend Ritchie tags along, helping Mark use the bus system. Fox is on the bus and decides to tag along as well. At the park, Mark and Tina hold hands again and Tina again kisses Mark. Later that night, Tina calls Mark to break up with him, at the instigation of Fox, who is standing outside Tina's house, threatening to punch Tina. | ||||||
| 3 | "Cello, I Must Be Going" | Renuka Jeyapalan | Mark Critch & Tim McAuliffe | January 18, 2022 | N/A | |
| 4 | "Cucumber Slumber"[11] | Unknown | Unknown | January 25, 2022 | N/A | |
| 5 | "Royal Visit"[12] | Unknown | Unknown | February 1, 2022 | N/A | |
| 6 | "Candyland"[13] | Unknown | Unknown | February 22, 2022 | N/A | |
References
- ^ Hadaya, Margot. "CBC announces Winter 2022 premiere dates". CBC.
- ^ "Son of a Critch! New CBC Comedy series based on Mark Critch book coming soon". CBC.
- ^ "Son of a Critch". CBC.
- ^ Ahsan, Sadaf. "Comic Mark Critch on reliving childhood in his father's shoes in 'Son of a Critch'". Saskatoon Today.
- ^ Hullender, Tatiana. "Mark Critch, Malcolm McDowell & Benjamin Evan Ainsworth Interview: Son Of A Critch". ScreenRant. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ "Son of a Critch! New CBC Comedy series based on Mark Critch book coming soon". CBC.
- ^ Escandon, Rosa. "Lionsgate And The CBC Team Up For 'Son Of A Critch'". Forbes.
- ^ "Top Programs – Total Canada (English)" (PDF). Numeris.
- ^ Top Programs - Total Canada (English) January 03, 2022 - January 09, 2022 - numeris
- ^ Top Programs - Total Canada (English) January 10, 2022 - January 16, 2022 - numeris
- ^ 104 "Cucumber Slumber" - Gracenote
- ^ Tuesday February 1, 2022 - CBC.ca - Program Guide - Schedules
- ^ 106 "Candyland" - Gracenote
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