(July 12, 2017 – Toronto, ON) CTV has picked up the final eight episodes of the critically acclaimed drama 19-2, which sees the return of Canadian Screen Award-winning actors Adrian Holmes and Jared Keeso (pictured) as beat partners Nick Barron and Ben Chartier. The series had previously run on Bravo for three seasons. Season 4 of 19-2 will premiere on CTV in a special final-season broadcast event on Monday, July 31 at 10 p.m.
“For three gripping seasons, 19-2 captivated discerning viewers with layered storylines, complex characters, and gorgeous cinematography,” said Pat DiVittorio, Vice-President, Programming, CTV and Specialty. “We’re so incredibly proud of this series that we wanted to amplify its final season by premiering it on CTV and offering a CraveTV First Look.”
If you can’t wait to watch Season 4 of 19-2 it will premiere on CraveTV First Look one day before the network on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET beginning July 30. Seasons 1 – 3 of the drama are streaming now, exclusively on CraveTV.
Season 4 begins with Nick and Ben find themselves pulled into an escalating cycle of mob violence and revenge. While Nick is determined to move forward, Ben fights to keep his faith in justice and in himself. As a raging gang war intensifies, the entire squad is pushed to their limits and forced to depend on each other more than ever. The premiere episode, titled “Swimming,” see Nick and Ben set on taking down Inspector Elise Roberge (Krista Bridges) in order to avenge the brutal murder of Nick’s sister Amelie. Nick is first on site at a horrific event with many casualties. Meanwhile, Ben and Audrey are implicated in a tragic accident.
19-2 is co-produced by Sphère Média Plus and Echo Media in association with Bell Media. “Producing 19-2 has been an extraordinary adventure,” said Jocelyn Deschênes, Founding President and Executive Producer, Sphère Média. “The final season will be an exciting one, as there’s no better way to send off this series. I can’t thank Bell Media enough for their trust over the years. A thousand congrats to the whole creative team.”
Winner of multiple Canadian Screen Awards including Best Drama as well as Best Actor for both Keeso and Holmes, 19-2 has garnered much critical acclaim and accolades throughout its three-season run. Cited as a series that “defies expectations” by the New York Times, and “exciting” by the Wall Street Journal, the series was also nominated for a 2016 International Emmy® Award.
19-2’s exceptional ensemble cast includes CSA-nominee and Gemeaux winner Laurence Lebeouf as fiery officer Audrey Pouliot; CSA-nominee Benz Antoine as jovial officer Tyler, on the mend and in recovery; Mylène Dinh-Robic as no-nonsense Béatrice, seeking redemption after losing her stripes; CSA-nominee Bruce Ramsay as manipulative District Commander Marcel Gendron and Alexander De Jordy as young cop Richard Dulac. CSA-nominee Maxim Roy returns to guest star as Nick’s ex-wife Detective Isabelle Latendresse.
Bell Media production executive is Michele McMahon. Tom Hastings is Director, Independent Production, Bell Media. Corrie Coe is Senior Vice-President, Independent Production, Bell Media. Pat DiVittorio is Vice-President, Programming, CTV and Specialty. Mike Cosentino is Senior Vice-President, Content and Programming, Bell Media. Randy Lennox is President, Bell Media.
