Streaming Highlights
Critically-acclaimed and international favourite Normal People will premiere in Canada on May 27 when it becomes available on CBC Gem. CBC has announced that the BBC and Hulu 12-part series based on Sally Rooney’s best-selling novel will be available on their streaming platform with 2 episodes each week, beginning
Soaps
This week on Days of our Lives: the truth about Orpheus’ (George DelHoyo) role in the car crash plays out while Brock Kelly (Evan) exits. Monday (May 18) Sarah (Linsey Godrey) commiserate over Xander (Paul Telfer) and Victor’s (John Aniston) deception. Xander rushes to Statesville to save Maggie (Suzanne
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This week on General Hospital: Nelle (Chloe Lanier) has a shocking announcement, Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) is candid with Jason (Steve Burton), and we take a look back at the soap’s 52nd anniversary. Monday (May 18) Nelle has a shocking announcement. Molly (Haley Pullos) has much to celebrate. Jordan (Briana
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Nearly ten years after infamously cancelling 2/3's of its daytime soap lineup, ABC has partnered with People magazine highlighting the iconic impact of the soap opera, with The Story of Soaps, airing Tuesday, May 19, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Filmed last year, the 2-hour special
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The Bold and the Beautiful pays tribute to original cast member Katherine Kelly Lang the week of May 18 with “The One, The Only Brooke Logan” week. Monday (May 18) After their fairytale wedding, Eric (John McCook) whisks Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) away on their honeymoon in a beautiful hot
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The Young and the Restless continues its classic themed-episodes week with taking a look back at the iconic Winters family which will feature episodes staring Kristoff St. John (Neil Winters), Victoria Rowell (Drucilla Winters), Shemar Moore (Malcolm Winters), Tonya Lee Williams (Olivia Barber), Christel Khalil (Lily Winters) and Bryton James
Streaming Highlights
Returning on May 29 is the second season of the hit Hulu series Ramy on Crave in Canada (as a STARZ exclusive). The second series follows Ramy (Ramy Youssef) as he delves further into his spiritual journey, finding a new Muslim community and embracing deeper commitment to his father. Mahershala
Don't Miss
Here are some highlights of programs and movies that are premiering on Netflix in Canada this May (items in bold indicate originals). May 1: All Day and A Night, Almost Happy, Get In, Go! Go! Cory Carson: The Chrissy, The Half of It, Hollywood, Into the Night, Medici: The Magnificent
Streaming Highlights
Satirical comedic drama The Great, premieres this Saturday, May 16 on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, and follows the rise of Catherine the Great (Elle Fanning) from outsider to the longest-reigning female ruler in Russia’s history – “incorporating historical facts occasionally. Starring alongside Fanning are Nicholas Hoult and Sacha Dhawan.
Previews
BBC has suspended the production of EastEnders in London to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Only 2 episodes will air/stream each week on the BBC and BritBox. VisionTV will continue to air 3 episodes each Friday night (as they are over six months behind). Preview for BBC One
Previews
Production of Coronation Street has shut down in Manchester in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. ITV has adjusted its broadcast and will only air 3 episodes in the UK beginning March 30. CBC has decided to follow the same model and will begin only broadcasting 3 episodes
Soaps
This week on Days of our Lives: Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) prepares to disappear forever with “her” daughter on Monday (May 11). Brady (Eric Martsolf) and Xander (Paul Telfer) come to blows. Ben (Robert Scott Wilson) asks Ciara (Victoria Konefal) an important question. Kate (Lauren Koslow) gives Jake (Brandon Barash) the