Weekly, MobileSyrup describes some of the most notable movies and TV shows to hit Canadian streaming platforms recently.
Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column generally focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video Canada, Crave, and Netflix Canada, but other services such as Apple TV + and Disney + will be mentioned where relevant.
We will also highlight shows or movies that are made in Canada, involve a notable Canadian cast or crew, and / or are filmed in Canada.
Finally, with the COVID-19 pandemic causing many movies to hit digital platforms much earlier than planned, we will take note of important movies, as well as other notable news from the streaming service, to be included in this category where appropriate. .
Amazon Prime Video
Dr. death
A sinister doctor harms his patients, prompting his fellow surgeons and a young assistant district attorney to try to stop him.
Based on a true story as featured on Laura Beil’s podcast of the same name, Dr. death was created by Patrick Macmanus (Marco Polo) and starring Vancouver’s Joshua Jackson (dawson’s torrent), Grace Gummer (American horror story), Christian Slater (Mr robot) and Alec Baldwin (30 Rock).
Original release date: July 15, 2021 (Peacock in the US)
Amazon Prime Video Canada Release Date: September 13, 2021 (via StackTV)
Gender: Criminal drama
Execution time: Eight episodes (44 to 63 minutes each)
Stream Dr. death here. Please note that a $ 12.99 / month StackTV subscription is required.
Everybody talks about Jamie [Amazon Original]
Struggling to fit in, a 16-year-old decides to become a drag queen sensation.
Based on the stage musical of the same name, Everybody talks about Jamie was directed by Jonathan Butterell (Finding Neverland) and starring newcomer Max Harwood, Sarah Lancashire (Coronation Street), Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street), Adeel Akhtar (Utopia) and Richard E. Grant (Can you forgive me?).
Amazon Prime Video Canada Release Date: September 17, 2021
Gender: Musical coming of age
Execution time: 1 hour, 55 minutes
Stream Everybody talks about Jamie here.
A Subscription to Amazon Prime Video included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $ 79 CAD / year.
The full list of movies and shows coming to Amazon Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.
Apple TV +
Impossible repairs
Modern loggers have two tools in their arsenal to help them through their hectic days: 3-foot chainsaws and powerful Aircrane helicopters.
The new Impossible Repairs: Hell-Logging premieres this Sunday at 8 pm pic.twitter.com/szfcTXlx1f
– Smithsonian Channel (@SmithsonianChan) September 15, 2021
Hosted by survivor Mike Davidson, this documentary series focuses on the creation of the largest and most complicated machines in the world.
It is worth noting that the first episode deals with “helicopter logging” on Vancouver Island.
Apple TV + release date: September 19, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET on the Smithsonian Channel (first episode, new episodes every Sunday)
Gender: Documentary film
Execution time: Six episodes (about an hour each)
Stream Impossible repairs here.
Note: Smithsonian channel subscription of $ 3.99 / mo is required. (The Smithsonian Channel is also available on Amazon Prime Video).
The Morning Show (season 2) [Apple Original]
After the events of Season 1, The Morning Show team must deal with the ramifications of Alex and Bradley’s actions.
Created by Jay Carson (The main corridor), The Morning Show features a cast that includes Jennifer Aniston (Friends), Reese witherspoon (Big little lies), Billy Crudup (The coast of utopia), Julianna Margulies (The good wife) and Steve Carrell (The office). It is also worth noting that Will Arnett (Arrested development) also appears in a supporting role.
Apple TV + Canada Release Date: September 17, 2021 (first episode, new episodes every week)
Gender: Drama
Execution time: 10 episodes (about an hour each)
Stream The Morning Show here.
A subscription to Apple TV + It costs $ 5.99 / month in Canada.
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The Dark Side of the Ring (Season 3B) [Crave Original]
Narrated by wrestler Chris Jericho, the second half of the third season of The dark side of the ring focuses on fighters like Johnny K9 (aka Bruiser Bedlam), Luna Vachon, and Chris Kanyon.
Crave release date: September 16, 2021 (first episode, new episodes every Thursday at 9pm ET)
Gender: Documentary film
Execution time: Seven episodes (about 44 minutes each)
Stream Dark side of the ring here.
Level playing field
This docuseries explores the public policies that have contributed to inequities both in sport and in society in general.
Crave release date: September 14, 2021 (first episode, new episodes every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET)
Gender: Sports documentary
Execution time: Four episodes (about 30 minutes each)
Stream Level playing field here.
TO Crave standard subscription is priced at $ 9.99 / mo, Starz costs an additional $ 5.99 / mo, and HBO is an additional $ 9.99 / mo.
The full list of movies and shows coming to Crave this month can be found here.
Netflix
Night books [Netflix Original]
Alex must tell a scary story every night; otherwise, you will be forever trapped in a witch’s apartment with your new friend.
Based on JA White’s 2018 children’s book of the same name, Night books was directed by David Yarovesky (Brightburn) and stars Winslow Fegley (Timmy failure), Lidya Jewett (Good girls) and Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones from Marvel).
Netflix Canada Release Date: September 15, 2021
Gender: Dark fantasy
Execution time: 1 hour, 43 minutes
Stream Night books here.
Sex education (season 3) [Netflix Original]
After the news of the “sex school” breaks out, Otis hides his secret connection while the new principal tries to control the student body.
Created by Laurie Nunn, Sex education stars Asa Butterfield (ender game), Gillian Anderson (The x files) and Ncuti Gatwa (Stonemouth).
Netflix Canada Release Date: September 17, 2021
Gender: Dramatic comedy
Execution time: Eight episodes (about 47 to 53 minutes each)
Stream Sex education here.
TO Netflix ‘basic’ subscription it costs $ 9.99 / month, a ‘standard’ subscription (HD Compatible) costs $ 14.99 / month and a ‘Premium’ membership It is priced at $ 18.99 / month (4K compatible).
The full list of movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this month can be found here.
Premium Video On Demand (PVOD)
The candy man
Picking up years after the events of 1991 The candy man, an artist who begins to investigate the legend of the Candy Man unknowingly unleashes a wave of violence.
The candy man was co-written and directed by Nia DaCosta (Little woods) and the stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Watchmen), Teyonah Parris (WandaVision), Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Misfits) and Colman Domingo (Ma Rainey’s black ass).
Theatrical release date: August 27, 2021
PVOD Release Date: September 17, 2021
Gender: Slasher
Execution time: 1 hour, 31 minutes
The candy man can be rented on a variety of PVOD platforms for $ 24.99, including Google play, ios, Amazon Prime Video and the Cineplex Store.
Suicide squad
In exchange for a reduced sentence, a group of convicts are sent on a deadly search and destroy mission to the island nation of Corto Maltese.
Suicide squad was written and directed by James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) and features Margot Robbie (Harley Quinn), Joel Kinnamon (Rick Flag), Viola Davis (Amanda Waller) and Jai Courtney (Captain Boomerang) reprising their respective roles from 2016. Suicide squad film, while Idris Elba (Luther), John Cena (F9), David Dastmalchian (Ant Man), Daniela Melchior (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)) and Edmonton’s own Nathan Fillion (Firefly) co-star.
It’s worth noting that Jessie Reyez and her Toronto grandson wrote the single “Rain” (featured in the trailer above) for the film’s soundtrack.
Suicide squad can be rented on a variety of PVOD platforms for $ 24.99, including Google play, ios, Amazon Prime Video and the Cineplex store.
Theatrical release date: August 5, 2021
PVOD Release Date: September 17, 2021
Gender: 2 hours, 12 minutes
Execution time: 1 hour, 31 minutes
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