DRAMA
COLD COUNTRY
A new prestige limited series starring Sarah Podemski, Chaske Spencer and Michael Greyeyes, from creators/showrunners Shane Belcourt and Tasha Hubbard, who also direct alongside Danis Goulet.
PREMIERE DATE: Winter 2027
JUNIOR
At 16, Marcus Hill is an electrifying, fiercely confident Black hockey player with one goal: making it to the NHL. Hungry to get there fast, he leaves home for the ruthless world of junior hockey, where brutal competition, relentless pressure, and the cutthroat business of the sport threaten to break him as his star rises under a growing and unforgiving spotlight. Inspired by P.K. Subban’s experience in this world, Junior is a gritty coming-of-age drama where friendships fracture, romances ignite, and every shift could change a life forever. In hockey’s high-stakes machine, talent gets you noticed… but only the strongest survive.
PREMIERE DATE: 2027
BLESSED SACRAMENT
Fusing compelling intergenerational family drama with the chaotic intimacy of medical series, Blessed Sacrament follows the Blessing sisters—surgeon Peg, nurse Brie (Kathleen Robertson), and administrator Amelia — as they save lives at the hospital that is their family’s legacy under the watchful eye of their formidable mother, hospital CEO Margaret.
Each episode intertwines the sisters’ professional world with their private lives as personal demons, familial conflict, and sibling rivalry are put under pressure by high intensity medical cases, shifting power balances, and buried family secrets. United, the Blessing sisters are a force to be reckoned with; but at Blessed Sacrament, saving strangers is easier than saving each other.
PREMIERE DATE: 2027
COMEDY
THE AMBASSADOR
The Ambassador is a half-hour workplace comedy set at a scrappy Canadian diplomatic embassy in Bulgaria, deep in Eastern Europe. Olivia Winters (Samantha Bee), a former actor turned savvy yet unorthodox diplomat, and her childhood best friend Andrea Taylor (Allana Harkin), a sharp, policy-driven Chargé d’Affaires, are sent to the hinterland of global diplomacy to uncover new business opportunities for Canada in a rapidly shifting world. Tasked with doing more with less, and operating far from the polished centers of power, Olivia and Andrea rely on bold instincts, chaotic brilliance, and uniquely Canadian workarounds to punch far above their weight. Under constant scrutiny from Ottawa, the duo turns diplomatic afterthoughts into surprising wins, even while skating on very thin ice.
PREMIERE DATE: Winter 2027
THE POSSE
When a spoiled Norwegian factory heir from the 1800s forces a group of reluctant underlings to the American Wild West to gather material for his novel, their journey quickly turns into something far more dangerous than expected. After accidentally landing themselves in serious trouble, the posse finds themselves on the run from the law. Forced to rely on a charismatic but untrustworthy Canadian guide, they must fight their way across the wilderness toward Vancouver, and what they hope will be a way back home to safety.
PREMIERE DATE: 2027
THE SERVICE
The Service is a dramedy set in the world of Canadian espionage, where national security collides with office politics, prickly egos, and decidedly unglamorous tradecraft.
Drew is an idealist with big dreams and low status, convinced that if he puts his head down and works hard, someone other than his mother will recognize his greatness. Mia is a realist with a restless spirit, keen to put some order to the world as she contends with the slow unraveling of her marriage. Alongside the strivers, wonks, and gearheads who staff the Toronto office of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Drew and Mia spend their days watching and listening, but neither has quite noticed the obvious truth – they’re falling in love.
Balancing real stakes with dry humour, The Service is a sharp, warm-hearted half-hour series about purpose and connection in a world of half-truths and double lives.
PREMIERE DATE: 2027
COMMITTED
Committed follows Canadian Peter Hooley (Dustin Milligan), a recently divorced accountant, who falls head over heels for Northern Ireland woman Julie Johnston (Diona Doherty) after a whirlwind weekend in Toronto, and crosses the Atlantic to declare his love—only to discover he’s landed in an old-fashioned and eccentric rural Northern Ireland village that’s nothing like he imagined. It’s a romantic comedy about what happens in a relationship after the grand gesture, when real life barges in. At its core, the series explores what it means to step outside your comfort zone—and how people who are very different from you can make life far more interesting than you planned.
PREMIERE DATE: Winter 2027
REALITY
DOCUMENTARY
DOULA: A TRUE CRIME
Over the course of nine months in 2022, Kaitlyn Braun—a 24-year-old woman from Brantford, Ontario—reached out to over 40 doulas with the same devastating story: she had been sexually assaulted and was in her third trimester, carrying a stillborn child. The doulas responded with unwavering empathy, stepping in without hesitation, many offering their services pro bono. Some supported her from a distance, through phone calls and video calls. Others showed up in person, providing round-the-clock support, and, in some cases, bearing witness to an excruciating labour. Except that, over time, the narrative began to fracture. As the doulas began to question themselves and their experiences, they uncovered something far more complex. It’s a real life saga that is hard to believe – one that launched a desperate search for answers, a campaign to get the attention of the authorities, a TikTok counter-offensive, 53 criminal charges, and a complex mental health diagnosis.
With unparalleled access to all sides of the story, this series elevates a sensationalist media story to an uncommon examination of empathy and the controversial question of its limitations.
PREMIERE DATE: Fall 2026
BARNBURNERS
Barnburners is an all-access docuseries that laces up with the big-hearted, larger-than-life characters of the Big Six, capturing a full season inside one of Canada’s fiercest and funniest senior hockey leagues – where bragging rights mean everything and age-old rivalries are settled on the ice.
Tucked between the oil fields, mines, and farms of southeastern Saskatchewan, eight prairie towns – Redvers, Carlyle, Oxbow, Carnduff, Wawota, Kipling, Midale, and Moosomin – battle week in and week out for the coveted Big Six title.
In these barns, chirps fly, word spreads like wildfire, and everyone gets their news… whether they asked for it or not. Barnburners is produced by Omnifilm Entertainment, executive produced by Brian Hamilton, Cathy Schoch, Daniel Wan & developed by Sam Halpern.
PREMIERE DATE: 2027
BURGER MONTH
Welcome to Nelson, B.C. In this quirky mountain town with more restaurants per capita than San Francisco or Manhattan, an annual high stakes burger competition brings together nearly 50 locally owned restaurants in a battle for culinary supremacy. This is a story populated by intense chefs, eccentric front-of-house staff, driven restaurant owners, exhausted dishwashers, hungry locals and one exotic dancer turned influential food critic whose opinion can make or break a burger’s reputation. It’s just burgers. It’s just a small town contest. And yet…it means everything. Directed by Jeremy Grant and produced by Michael Smith, with story producers Carlo Alcos and Carla Sinclair.
PREMIERE DATE: 2027
POWER PLAY
Power Play is CBC’s premium documentary series featuring exclusive access to the Professional Women’s Hockey League as it continues its meteoric rise and expands across North America, following the world’s most elite athletes through the 2026-27 season.
Combining high-stakes game action with the stories of the players – from rookies to stars – on and off the ice, Power Play gives viewers an inside seat at the table as the PWHL continues to make sports history, transforming the landscape of women’s sports. Starring Sarah Nurse, Marie-Philip Poulin, Laura Stacey, Hilary Knight, Aerin Frankel, Jayna Hefford, Natalie Spooner, Taylor Heise and Jayna Hefford, EVP of PWHL Hockey Operations. Allyson Luchak is attached as Showrunner.
PREMIERE DATE: 2027
SNOW KING: FROM OLYMPIAN TO NARCO
Snow King, which draws from the comprehensive investigative reporting of Rolling Stone and the Toronto Star, charts the astonishing journey of Ryan Wedding – a former Olympic snowboarder who became one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted fugitives, accused of running a violent, billion-dollar drug empire under the protection of one of Mexico’s most notorious cartels. Directed by Chelsea McMullan (Swan Song, Ever Deadly), the documentary series takes viewers inside the hunt to capture Wedding, and tracks his transformation from national hero to alleged drug lord and international fugitive.
PREMIERE DATE: Winter 2027
RUNNING SMOKE
Running Smoke is the thrilling true story about a NASCAR driver, the biggest tobacco-smuggling bust in North American history, and quite possibly the future of Indigenous rights.
Derek White, a Mohawk from Kahnawà:ke was the first Indigenous driver to compete in NASCAR’s premier Sprint Cup Series. Less than a year later, Derek’s dream disintegrates after he was arrested in the largest cross border police sting of its kind. He was charged with smuggling and defrauding the government and indefinitely suspended from NASCAR. Derek is faced with an existential choice: take a plea deal or fight the charges and the constitution. Contemplating the rich history of his people and the future of his family, Derek makes a daring decision to risk it all.
PREMIERE DATE: Winter 2027
KIDS
Butterfly Academy (Fall 2026)
The Monarchs have returned from their migration and butterflies Patrick, Marty, Jennifer and Lily are fulfilling their ultimate dreams of being instructors at Butterfly Academy! Sparks fly and misunderstandings run amok when these four try teaching for the first time. With Patrick’s outside-the-box thinking, Marty’s tall tales, Lily’s caring nature and Jennifer’s impatient manner, the trainees better buckle up! Butterfly Academy’s instructors are always coming up with outrageous and comical ways to teach how to avoid predators, flying skills, milkweed tracking and so much more. Butterfly Academy is a great place to work and especially to make lifelong friends!
Cool Indigenous Stuff (Fall 2026) *Previously announced.*
A fast-paced, fun-filled series led by Brody Morrisseau (age 12) and Winter Sinclair (age 11), two confident Indigenous youth on a mission to check out the coolest events, people, and experiences across Indigenous Nations. Every episode drops them into a brand-new adventure packed with hands-on activities, exciting challenges, big laughs, and unforgettable moments with Knowledge Keepers, artists, athletes, and other cool Indigenous creators. Blending live action with playful animated Spirit Helpers, the series introduces simple Ojibway words and phrases in a way that’s fun, easy, and memorable for kids. From powwows and grass dancing to hair-braiding challenges, music, food, and festivals, Cool Indigenous Stuff is all about curiosity, connection, and having a great time. Bold, joyful, and full of energy — this is today’s Indigenous culture, told by kids, for kids.
On Track with Andre De Grasse (Fall 2026)
In this live-action comedy series for kids, Olympic Champion Andre De Grasse travels back in time to give advice to his 10-year-old self. The sprint star must keep his younger version on track. But Young Andre’s got other ideas, and they don’t necessarily include accepting life coaching from his future self. Hugo Assad makes a delightful comic turn as the scrappy Young Andre, and De Grasse proves he’s got acting chops and charm to spare, ditching his racing gear for a metallic time travel suit. A fun buddy show in short-format, teaching life lessons through sport.
Clifford the Big Red Dog (Winter 2027)
The reimagined buddy comedy centers around Emily Elizabeth, a kid with big-hearted ideas, and her giant best friend Clifford, who turns small problems into gloriously oversized adventures – literally! The series is inspired by the importance of community and will introduce important foundational social skills, including understanding how to engage in social problem-solving, joining groups, making friends, and including others, as well as modeling how even young children can play a contributing role in their communities.
Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell was first published in 1963 by Scholastic and now boasts more than 135 million books in print in 20 languages distributed worldwide.
Little Margo Stories (Winter 2027) *Previously announced.*
Little Margo Stories follows the gentle adventures of Margo, a curious little mole who discovers the everyday wonders of the natural world. Each episode centres on a small, meaningful moment, from the first flower of spring to an unexpected friendship with a duckling or a frog. With a dedicated audience and hundreds of millions of views on YouTube, this all-new series is brought to life through beautifully crafted 3D animation, cinematic lighting, and lush natural environments, inviting young audiences into a calm, immersive world of quiet discovery.
SPORTS
2026 Commonwealth Games (Glasgow, Jul. 23 – Aug. 2)
World Athletics Ultimate Championships (Budapest, Sep. 12-13)
2026 UCI Road World Championships (Montreal, Sep. 20-27)
New seasons of Diamond League, Volleyball Nations League and Canadian Elite Basketball League.
CBC GEM ORIGINALS
INTERNATIONAL SERIES
A Very Modern Odyssey (Late Summer 2026, 4×60, Travelogue) takes viewers on a breathtaking journey around the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean. Host Richard E. Grant recreates the route of Odysseus’ 20-year voyage to discover what’s fact and what’s fiction in Homer’s enduring masterpiece.
Lord of the Flies (Fall 2026, 4×60, Drama) In the first television adaptation of William Golding’s landmark dystopian classic Lord of the Flies, innocence descends into savagery when a group of English schoolboys become desert island castaways. Written by Emmy-winner Jack Thorne (Adolescence) and directed by Marc Munden (The Mark of Cain) for BBC.
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution… (Late Fall 2026) reveals how a humble Toronto run of the hippie musical Godspell became an historic incubator for modern comedy. Directed by Nick Davis and featuring comedy legends including Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin and Martin Short.