SkyMed explained
| Genre: | Medical drama |
| Creator: | Julie Puckrin |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 2 |
| Num Episodes: | 18 |
| List Episodes: | - Episodes
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| Executive Producer: | Julie Puckrin |
| Editor: | John NichollsTeresa HanniganStephen RoqueMatthew AnasShelley Therrin |
| Runtime: | 44 minutes |
| Network: | CBC |
| Last Aired: | present |
SkyMed is a Canadian medical drama television series, which premiered on July 10, 2022, on CBC Television.[1] The series centres on the nurses and pilots working for an air ambulance service in remote northern Manitoba.[2] The series has been renewed for a second season,[3] which premiered in October 2023.[4] In March 2024, the series was renewed for a third season.[5]
Cast and characters
Main
- Natasha Calis as Nurse Hayley Roberts, a delivery nurse leaving a secret behind in Toronto
- Morgan Holmstrom as Crystal Highway, a Cree/Métis[6] "mama bear" caretaker with a tough-as-nails attitude who is the soul of SkyMed.
- Praneet Akilla as Jay "Chopper" Chopra, a pilot and engineer who aspires to be an astronaut and faces challenges in his personal relationships.
- Aason ‘Ace’ Nadjiwon as Captain Austen Bodie (seasons 1-2, recurring 3-present), a hotshot pilot romantically involved with Hayley
- Mercedes Morris as Lexi Martine, an up-and-coming pilot who is often forced to choose between her convictions and her ambitions.
- Thomas Elms as Captain Milosz Nowak, a pilot and bartender whose tough-love attitude wins him many colleagues but few friends.
- Kheon Clarke as Tristan Green, an empathic, well-liked flight nurse.
- Braeden Clarke as Jeremy Wood (seasons 1-2, guest 3-present), Crystal's ex, North House's resident fixer and smuggler.
- Emilia McCarthy as Madison Van Camp (seasons 1-2, recurring 3-present), a local waitress and bartender involved with Bodie.
- Aaron Ashmore as Captain William "Wheezer" Heaseman (recurring 1-2, regular 3-present). An experienced pilot, who prefers cargo flights over medivac fights. He is the den dad of the pilots and nurses, dispensing advice and grilled meat in equal measure. He also gets involved with flight nurse Hayley.
- Rebecca Kwan as Emma Lin (season 1), an upbeat and professional ground nurse at North House First Nation, Crystal and Jeremy's home community.
- Patrick Kwok-Choon as Dr. Trevor Sung (season 1), an ER physician at the local hospital who is interested in Crystal both personally and professionally.
- Jeff Teravainen as Chief Pilot Pierce (season 1), SkyMed's commanding officer.
- Sydney Kunhe as Stef (season 2-present), a paramedic and Lexi's girlfriend
Recurring
- Ryan Ali as Reese
- Matthew Kevin Anderson as Brad Maloney, a loading hand and pilot hopeful with questionable morals.
- Ryan DeLong as Steve
- Gino Anania as Devon, Emma's often too-serious fiancée.
- Sharon Bajer as Denise, Bodie's mom
- Laura Olafson as Darla
- Karl Thordarson as Frank
- Anthony Grant as TJ
- Nicola Correia-Damude as Marianne
Production and development
The show was developed by Julie Puckrin, who drew inspiration from her nurse sister and pilot brother-in-law who worked aboard air ambulances. To help with the stories the writing staff included both Indigenous and queer writers.[7]
The initial season was shot from late August 2021 until mid-January 2022 in Winnipeg and northern Manitoba.[7] A lot of the effects on the show were done on a practical basis rather than using green-screen technology.[8]
Episodes
Season 2 (2023)
On-demand
The first season was released on-demand in the United States and the UK by Paramount+ on July 10, 2022[9] and in New Zealand by TVNZ+ on August 5, 2022.[10] The second season followed on January 11, 2024.
Notes and References
- [John Doyle (critic)|John Doyle]
- Denise Petski, "Paramount+ Orders Canadian ‘Skymed’ Series From Piazza Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood, September 16, 2021.
- Web site: CBC, Paramount+ renew air ambulance medical drama SkyMed for second season. C21Media. Jordan. Pinto. March 3, 2023. March 3, 2023.
- Greg David, "CBC sets fall 2023 streaming and broadcast premiere dates for new and returning original series on CBC Gem and CBC Television". TV, eh?, August 24, 2023.
- Web site: Skymed Renewed For Season 3 By Paramount+; Aaron Ashmore Upped To Series Regular, Two More Join Cast. Petski. Denise. Deadline Hollywood. March 20, 2024. March 21, 2024.
- Web site: King . Rabdall . Medical drama puts local actor in perilous position . Winnipeg Free Press . 11 July 2022 . 2022-07-09.
- Web site: Yeo . Debra . In CBC's 'SkyMed,' young pilots and nurses save lives and pursue love in Canada's North . Toronto Star . 11 July 2022 . 2022-07-10.
- Web site: Volmers . Eric . Calgary-raised actor Praneet Akilla flying high as heroic pilot in TV drama SkyMed . Calgary Herald . 11 July 2022 . 2022-06-29.
- Joe Otterson, "Paramount Plus, CBC Team for Medical Rescue Drama ‘Skymed’". Variety, September 16, 2021.
- https://www.flicks.co.nz/tv/skymed-season-1/ SkyMed: Season 1 - Where to watch streaming and online in New Zealand
