Strays (TV series)

Strays
Developed by
  • Clara Altimas
  • Anita Kapila
  • Kevin White
Starring
Country of originCanada
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Sandra Cunningham
  • Ivan Fecan
Production locationsHamilton, Ontario, Canada
EditorAren Hansen
Production companyThunderbird Entertainment
Original release
NetworkCBC Television
ReleaseSeptember 14, 2021 (2021-09-14) –
November 15, 2022 (2022-11-15)
Related
Kim's Convenience
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Strays is a Canadian television sitcom, which aired on CBC Television for two seasons from 2021 to 2022.[1] A spin-off of Kim's Convenience, the series centres on Shannon Ross (Nicole Power) as she embarks on a new career in Hamilton as executive director of an animal shelter.[2]

The cast also includes Frank Cox-O'Connell, Tina Jung, Nikki Duval, Kevin Vidal, Tony Nappo, Paula Boudreau, Emily Piggford and Leah Doz.[3] The series is produced by Thunderbird Entertainment.[3]

The series had been planned to start production in 2020, but was delayed until early 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.[1] It premiered on September 14, 2021.[4] It was renewed for a second season, which premiered in September 2022. The CBC announced in April 2023 that the show would not be picked up for a third season.[5]

  1. ^ a b Houpt, Simon (March 26, 2021). "The abrupt end of Kim's Convenience: Why did CBC let its beloved sitcom close up shop?". The Globe and Mail.
  2. ^ Alexandra Del Rosario, "‘Kim Convenience’s Andrew Phung & Nicole Power Set New Comedies At Canada’s CBC". Deadline Hollywood, March 26, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Kim’s Convenience’ stars Nicole Power and Andrew Phung getting their own CBC shows". Red Deer Advocate, March 27, 2021.
  4. ^ Greg David, "CBC sets fall schedule and unveils 2021-22 programming slate, including over 35 original series from Canadian creators". TV, eh?, June 2, 2021.
  5. ^ Nolan, Daniel (April 14, 2023). "Hamilton-filmed sitcom 'Strays' gets dropped by CBC". The Hamilton Spectator.