Satisfaction (Canadian TV series) explained

Genre:Sitcom
Creator:Tim McAuliffe
Country:Canada
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:13
Cinematography:Ken Krawczyk
Camera:Single
Runtime:22 minutes
Company:DHX Media
Lionsgate Television
Bell Media
Channel:CTV

Satisfaction is a Canadian television sitcom, created by Tim McAuliffe, that debuted on CTV on June 24, 2013. Satisfaction was canceled after one season.[1]

Premise

The show centres on couple Jason (Luke Macfarlane) and Maggie (Leah Renee) and their roommate Mark (Ryan Belleville) as they try to seek some satisfaction in their lives.[2] The series also features their neighbour Simon (Pat Thornton), Maggie's boss, former hockey player turned bar owner Doug St. Bruce (Thomas Mitchell), neighbour and cat enthusiast Bea (Nikki Payne), and single father Gary Breakfast (Mark Critch). The concept of the show comes from creator Tim McAuliffe's experiences as the single roommate while staying in an apartment with a couple.

Guest stars in the first season include Wendel Clark, Gordon Pinsent, Andy Kindler, Shaun Majumder, Gabrielle Miller, Jerry O'Connell, Tommy Chong, and Jessica Paré.[3]

The series is filmed in Toronto, Ontario.

Cast

Accolades

At the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards, Jason Priestley was nominated for Best Direction in a Comedy Program or Series.[4] Mary Kirkland, Rupert Lazarus and Sean Breaugh were nominated for Best Production Design or Art Direction in a Fiction Program or Series.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vlessing. Etan. Canada's CTV Cancels Comedy 'Satisfaction' After One Season. The Hollywood Reporter. October 28, 2013.
  2. Web site: Satisfaction Premieres June 24. May 30, 2013.
  3. Web site: Jessica Paré, Tommy Chong to guest star on Canadian 'Satisfaction' Comedy. The Hollywood Reporter. May 30, 2013. May 30, 2013.
  4. Web site: B.C. players mostly on small screen in Canadian Screen Award nominations . . Schaefer . Glen . January 13, 2014 . January 26, 2016.
  5. 2014 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS Television Nominations, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, Toronto and Montreal: January 13, 2014, p. 28.