| The Porter | |
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| Created by | Arnold Pinnock Bruce Ramsay |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Running time | 46–54 min. |
| Production companies | Inferno Pictures Inc. Sienna Films |
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| Network | CBC Television BET+ |
| Release | 21 February 2022 |
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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]
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Video: BET+ Originals - "The Porter"" (Press release). BET. 5 April 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ David, Greg (23 November 2021). "CBC ANNOUNCES WINTER PREMIERE DATES". TV, Eh?. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ Weaver, Jackson (20 February 2022). "New series The Porter highlights the importance of showcasing Black Canadian history". CBC News. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "The Porter". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ 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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