Portrait-Robot

Not to be confused with 1992 telemovie, Sketch Artist or free-hand drawing Sketch artist.
Portrait-Robot
FrenchPortrait-Robot
Genre
  • Thriller
  • crime fiction
  • drama
Created by
Screenplay by
  • André Gulluni
Directed by
  • Alexis Durand-Brault
Starring
Country of originCanada
Original languages
  • French
  • English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10 (list of episodes)
Production
Producer
  • Antonello Cozzolino
Running time40–42 mins. (per episode)
Production companies
  • ALSO Productions
  • Quebecor Content
Original release
NetworkClub Illico
ReleaseApril 15, 2021 (2021-04-15)
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Portrait-Robot or The Sketch Artist is a French Canadian ten-part television crime drama series, which premiered on Club Illico on April 15, 2021.[1] It was broadcast on Australian network, SBS-TV's streaming service, On Demand, from December 16, 2021.[2] The series was co-created by Sophie Lorain (who also acts) with her spouse, Alexis Durand-Brault (who also directs).[3] The action is set in Montreal, where the titular identikit or forensic sketch artist, Éve Garance (Rachel Graton), profiles both suspects and victims for a police investigation unit.[1] The unit's leader, Maryse Ferron (Lorain) is assisted by veteran detective, Bernard Dupin (Rémy Girard) and rookie crime scene technician, Anthony Kamal (Adrien Bélugou). Major story arcs are generally resolved in two episodes, while background stories continue across more episodes.[1] According to Club Illico's press release, in October 2021, Portrait-Robot, has been renewed for a second season.[4]

  1. ^ a b c Pickard, Michael (April 19, 2021). "Portrait puzzle". Drama Quarterly. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  2. ^ "Attraction announces key sales for The Sketch Artist". FormatBiz. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  3. ^ Walker, Kylie (December 22, 2021). "Get drawn into the crime-solving drama of The Sketch Artist | Guide". SBS-TV. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  4. ^ "Programmation 2021-2022 de Club illico : une année exceptionnelle pour les passionnés de fiction !" [Club illico's 2021-2022 program: an exceptional year for fiction enthusiasts!] (in Canadian French). Club Illico (Vidéotron). October 21, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.