21 Thunder

"Montreal Thunder" redirects here. For the actual Montreal pro soccer team, see CF Montreal.

21 Thunder
Promotional image for the show's release on Netflix
GenreSports, drama
Created by
  • Adrian Wills
  • Kenneth Hirsch
  • Riley Adams
Starring
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Production locationsMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Running time44 minutes
Production companies
  • PMA Productions
  • Generic Productions
Original release
NetworkCBC Television
ReleaseJuly 31 (2017-07-31) –
September 18, 2017 (2017-09-18)
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21 Thunder is a Canadian television drama series which follows star players of an under-21 academy for the fictional Montreal Thunder soccer team in Montreal, Quebec.[1][2] The series was created by Adrian Wills, Riley Adams, and Kenneth Hirsch in 2016. It features an ensemble cast that includes, among others, RJ Fetherstonhaugh, Colm Feore, Stephanie Bennett, Emmanuel Kabongo, and Conrad Pla.[3] The series aired in Canada on CBC Television beginning July 31, 2017, to generally positive reviews.[4][5]

21 Thunder was released in all other countries worldwide on March 1, 2018, as a Netflix Original Series by Netflix although it was removed in March 2022.[6] It received generally positive international reception.[7][8]

  1. ^ Reid, Regan (September 26, 2016). "CBC commissions one-hour soccer drama". Retrieved October 27, 2016.
  2. ^ "CBC COMMISSIONS SOCCER DRAMA 21 THUNDER FROM PMA PRODUCTIONS AND GENERIC PRODUCTIONS - CBC Media Centre". Retrieved October 27, 2016.
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  4. ^ Reid, Regan (May 24, 2017). "Upfronts '17: CBC gets dramatic". Playback. Brunico Communications. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference :1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ "Netflix Original Series '21 Thunder' Leaving in March 2022". Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  7. ^ Barrie, Thomas. "What to Watch in March". A-LIST. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  8. ^ "Meet Canada's Answer To "Gossip Girl" (Warning: It Contains Soccer)". Retrieved April 17, 2018.