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Season 2 of Apple TV's Stick Premieres November 4; Canadian Comedy North of North Returns to Netflix

Apple TV revealed a first look at the second season of its beloved sports comedy Stick, starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson and created by Jason Keller, which will expand its cast to include Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus) in a supporting role. Also starring Peter Dager, Marc Maron, Mariana Treviño, Lilli Kay, Judy Greer and Timothy Olyphant, Stick returns for its second season on Apple TV on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, with two episodes, followed by one episode weekly until December 30, 2026.

Stick is a heartfelt, feel-good comedy about a found family and their relationships set within the world of golf as it has never been shown before. In season one, Wilson stars as Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After the collapse of his marriage and getting fired from his job at an Indiana sporting goods store, Pryce hedges his bets, and future, entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom named Santi (Dager).

In season two, Santi takes the next step in his pursuit of professional golf, only to discover how quickly the game changes when talent becomes expectation. As Santi chases his dream, Pryce finds himself wondering what might still be possible for him. Urged on by his former rival Clark Ross (Olyphant), Pryce does something nobody expects: he bets on himself, launching an improbable comeback in hopes of becoming the oldest golfer ever to win a major. But the road back proves far harder than he imagined. And the closer Pryce gets to the golfer he once was, the more he is forced to confront why he never fulfilled the promise everyone once saw in him. With brilliant new coach Amanda (Seehorn) and trusted caddie Mitts (Maron) in his corner, Pryce sets out to prove - to the golf world and, more importantly, to himself - that maybe he really was as good as everyone always said he was.

In addition to Seehorn, season two also welcomes John Higgins, Billy Zane, Rex Linn, Sasha Alexander and Missi Pyle, and features return guest appearances from legendary broadcasters Jim Nantz and Trevor Immelman, Good Good's Matt Scharff and golf enthusiast Dan Rapaport.

Netflix, APTN and CBC announced that the global Canadian hit comedy series North of North will include Canadian actor and comedian Bruce McCulloch (Kids in the Hall) as Military Mitch, an instructor who is hired to teach first-aid at the Ice Cove Community Centre. Also announced were cameo appearances by Indigenous content creators Ashley Callingbull, Braden Kudlun, Chelazon Leroux, Kairyn Potts, Kayuula Nova, Shina Nova and Scott Wabano. Acclaimed singer-songwriter, director, documentarian and Inuk activist Elisapie is also set to guest star, coinciding with the debut of a new song slated to be featured in the new season.

Season 2 of North of North will premiere in Canada on APTN+ and CBC in September and release around the world, including Canada, on Netflix later this fall. As winter closes in on Ice Cove, young Inuk mother Siaja (Anna Lambe) is still making bold decisions and even bolder mistakes in her effort to level up her life. The hardest part? Proving to her tight-knit Arctic community and herself, that she's ready to take charge.

The series stars Anna Lambe (Siaja), Maika Harper (Neevee), Braeden Clarke (Kuuk); Jay Ryan (Alistair), Mary Lynn Rajskub (Helen), Zorga Qaunaq (Millie), Bailey Poching (Colin), Nutaaq Simmonds (Elisapee), and Keira Cooper (Bun).

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Labels: Apple TV+, CBC, Netflix, North of North, Stick

CBC 2026-27 Programming Slate Includes New Original Comedies; Jay Shetty Podcast Heads to Netflix

CBC announced its 2026-27 programming slate featuring over 50 original series from Canadian storytellers. From hockey and hospitals to the Wild West and the world of international diplomacy and espionage, CBC's new original Canadian greenlights include the following shows:

Samantha Bee stars as Canada's unorthodox ambassador to Bulgaria in new original comedy The Ambassador from the creative talent behind such shows as Son of a Critch and Call Me Fitz. Olivia Winters (Samantha Bee), a former actor turned savvy yet unorthodox diplomat, and her childhood best friend Andrea Taylor (Allana Harkin), a sharp, policy-driven Chargé d’Affaires, are sent to the hinterland of global diplomacy to uncover new business opportunities for Canada in a rapidly shifting world.

From the creators of Norsemen and producers of Lilyhammer and Letterkenny, Canada/Norway absurdist comedy The Posse follows a clueless and privileged Norwegian in the 1800s who embarks on an unexpected journey to the Wild West.

Created by and starring Kathleen Robertson, medical drama Blessed Sacrament follows three sisters as they work to save lives at the hospital that is their family's legacy.

From the executive producer of Cardinal and Snowpiercer, dramedy The Service is set in the world of Canadian espionage, where national security collides with office politics, prickly egos and decidedly unglamorous tradecraft.

Cold Country stars Sarah Podemski, Chaske Spencer and Michael Greyeyes in a prestige limited series from creators Shane Belcourt and Tasha Hubbard.

The stories behind Canada’s national pastime come to life in coming-of-age drama series Junior, inspired by P.K. Subban’s experience in the high-pressure world of junior hockey; plus docuseries Power Play, offering exclusive access to the stars of the PWHL and Barnburners, following a fierce and funny senior hockey league in Saskatchewan.

New kids series include a reimagined Clifford the Big Red Dog, animated show Butterfly Academy and live-action comedy On Track with Andre De Grasse, as the Olympic track champion travels back in time to give advice to his 10-year-old self.

Spotify, Netflix, and Jay Shetty announced a new partnership to expand On Purpose into video across both services, bringing one of the world's most popular podcasts to audiences in a more immersive format.

One of the most popular podcasts in the world, On Purpose features in-depth conversations with influential voices across culture, wellness, and personal growth. As part of the partnership, On Purpose video episodes will be available across both services. Netflix will bring the visual series to its members worldwide, while Spotify will serve as the global sales representative for the show and offer fans the flexibility to seamlessly watch or listen within a single app. Video episodes of On Purpose will be available on Spotify and Netflix beginning July 13.

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Labels: CBC, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Netflix, The Ambassador, The Posse

Son of a Critch Renewed for Final Season; The Four Seasons Trailer for Season 2

In its final season, Son of a Critch finds Mark in his last year of high school just as Newfoundland's cod moratorium crisis turns his world upside down. While the adults scramble and the future feels suddenly uncertain, Mark is more determined than ever to chase his dream of becoming an actor - whether anyone's ready for him to grow up or not. As friendships evolve, first love gets complicated, and the family faces changes they can't outrun, this season captures the messy, funny, and deeply human moment when everything ends and begins at the same time. After five seasons of growing up together, it's a heartfelt goodbye to Mark's childhood - and to the Critch family we won't soon forget.

Production on the fifth and final season is now underway in St. John's, Newfoundland, with filming set to continue until June 18. Season 5 will premiere Fall 2026 on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service. The series airs in the U.S. on The CW. Seasons 1-4 of Son of a Critch are available to stream now on CBC Gem.

Son of a Critch stars Mark Critch portraying his own father, Mike Sr., while Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (The Legend of Zelda, Everything's Going to Be Great) plays young Mark. Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, Entourage) is his grandfather, Pop; Claire Rankin (Stargate Atlantis) plays his mother Mary; Colton Gobbo (Ginny & Georgia) as his older brother Mike Jr.; Mark Ezekiel Rivera (Son of a Critch) is his best friend Ritche; and Sophia Powers (Murder in a Small Town) is Fox, Mark's girlfriend. Returning cast members include Richard Clarkin (Memory of a Killer) as Dick, Nicole Underhay (Hudson & Rex) as Fox's mom Suzanne, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll (Doc) as Father Garcia, and Nora McLellan (Strays) as Sister Rose. Guest stars this season include Shawn Doyle (Star Trek: Discovery) as Mr. Kevin Lewis, Mark's former theatre teacher, Susan Kent (The Snake) as Linda Lahey, and Rick Mercer (The Mercer Report) as station owner Mr. Bartlett.

Coming off a hard year, our group of friends carries on their tradition of vacationing together, now with a baby in tow. The Four Seasons S2 debuts May 28, only on Netflix with 8 episodes.

The Four Seasons picks back up with the core group - Kate (Tina Fey), Jack (Will Forte), Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver), Danny (Colman Domingo), Claude (Marco Calvani), and Ginny (Erika Henningsen) - as they journey from the familiar comforts of the Jersey shore and upstate New York to the stunning landscapes of Italy. With warmth and wit, personal blind spots surface for the group as they each grieve their late friend and embark on new adventures. Co-created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield, The Four Seasons remains a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to long-term relationships, while continuing to explore the highs, lows, and humor of enduring friendships and love.

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Labels: CBC, Netflix, Son of a Critch, The CW, The Four Seasons

USA and SYFY Announce Summer Premieres; CBC in Canada Renews 5 Series, Including Wild Cards

The fourth season of fan-favorite Resident Alien premieres Friday, June 6 at 11 p.m. on USA and SYFY. Resident Alien follows a crash-landed alien named Harry and his life on planet Earth. The series stars Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Alice Wetterlund, Corey Reynolds, Elizabeth Bowen, Levi Fiehler, Meredith Garretson, and Judah Prehn.

The series premiere of the comic adaptation Revival debuts Thursday, June 12 at 10 p.m. on SYFY. In Revival, on one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. The series stars Melanie Scrofano, Romy Weltman, David James Elliott, and Andy McQueen.

CBC announced the renewal of popular original homegrown dramas including CBC's most-watched new series Saint-Pierre for a second season, as well as Canadian Screen Award-nominated series Allegiance for a third season and enduring hits Heartland and Murdoch Mysteries for their 19th seasons. CBC original blue sky procedural Wild Cards has also been renewed for seasons three and four.

In the past year, all five dramas were among the Top 20 Canadian programs on television, and within the Top 10 series on CBC Gem. Additional CBC renewals across all genres and content areas will be announced later this spring. In the U.S. Wild Cards airs on The CW, and is likely to get picked up as well, as the series was one of the featured shows at their advertisers dinner in NYC this past week.

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Labels: CBC, Syfy, The CW, USA Network