The Porter (TV series)

The Porter
Created byArnold Pinnock
Bruce Ramsay
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Running time46–54 min.
Production companiesInferno Pictures Inc.
Sienna Films
Original release
NetworkCBC Television
BET+
Release21 February 2022 (2022-02-21)
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The Porter is a Canadian-American television drama series created by Arnold Pinnock and Bruce Ramsay which premiered on CBC Television on February 21, 2022,[1] and on BET+ in the United States on May 5, 2022.[2][3] It depicts the story of the first Black Canadian labour union in North America.[4][5]

The series is a co-production between The CBC and the Paramount Global-owned streaming service, BET+.[a] It was released to positive reviews, and became the most nominated show at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards.[6][7] Due to the lack of a co-production partner after BET pulled out, The Porter was cancelled after one season.[7]

  1. ^ David, Greg (2 June 2022). "CBC SETS FALL SCHEDULE AND UNVEILS 2021-22 PROGRAMMING SLATE, INCLUDING OVER 35 ORIGINAL SERIES FROM CANADIAN CREATORS". TV, Eh?. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  2. ^ David, Greg (10 December 2021). "CBC AND BET+ GREENLIGHT THE PORTER (WORKING TITLE), AN ORIGINAL DRAMA ABOUT RAILWAY WORKERS IN CANADA". TV, Eh?. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Video: BET+ Originals - "The Porter"" (Press release). BET. 5 April 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  4. ^ David, Greg (23 November 2021). "CBC ANNOUNCES WINTER PREMIERE DATES". TV, Eh?. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  5. ^ Weaver, Jackson (20 February 2022). "New series The Porter highlights the importance of showcasing Black Canadian history". CBC News. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  6. ^ "The Porter". Rotten Tomatoes.
  7. ^ a b "Acclaimed CBC/BET drama 'The Porter' will not receive a second season". thestar.com. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.


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