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00:00You'll never forget when you win.
00:03Thanks, Rosie.
00:04Don't be losers.
00:05Okay.
00:05Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most entertaining television series from Canada that
00:12deserve your attention.
00:13These rooms did have doors, didn't they?
00:16Yeah, it's a hotel. They're hotel rooms.
00:18It's a motel. These are motel rooms.
00:22Number 10, Son of a Critch.
00:24I wanted to be respected. I...
00:26I think you should be an optometrist.
00:30Why?
00:32You're always saying, I, I, I.
00:34This show takes us to St. John's in Newfoundland and Labrador.
00:38Set in the 1980s, it follows the youth of Mark Critch, played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth.
00:43Yes, this is the same Mark Critch from This Hour Has 22 Minutes, who's also the co-creator of Son
00:48of a Critch and plays his dad Mike in the series.
00:50Mark, I know you're scared, son, but I'm sure you're making lots of good friends on the school bus.
00:57Oh, yeah. That's my dad.
01:00The show is based on Mark's acclaimed memoir, though it's not entirely autobiographical.
01:05The fictional version of Mark is not like other boys.
01:08I said, lady, you confessed that last Sunday.
01:11And she says, I know. I just like talking about it.
01:18He's mentally a septuagenarian, surrounded by eccentric family members, but surviving junior high school is his biggest struggle.
01:25With endearing characters, chaotic but relatable predicaments, and comedy aplenty, Son of a Critch is a true delight, and you
01:32can watch it on Netflix.
01:34You sure you don't want me to come?
01:36Okay, but promise you won't follow us and be weird?
01:39I promise. I'll just watch you guys from the bushes. No weird stuff.
01:43Number 9. Murdoch Mysteries
01:45Shall I play the rest of the conversation, Mr. Dodd?
01:50What do you want?
01:52A full confession.
01:54If you're a fan of crime thrillers set in the olden days, you'll love this series.
01:58Based on British-Canadian author Maureen Jennings' Detective Murdoch books, the show will transport you to 1895.
02:05Rubber.
02:06Someone put an insulator between the contacts, preventing the handle from closing the circuit.
02:11So if the rubber insulator saved the dog, why didn't the switch's rubber handle save Ms. Howard?
02:16There, you'll meet one charming sleuth, William Murdoch, played by Yannick Bisson,
02:20who tackles unusual cases with not just intelligence, but also innovation.
02:24In his truth-seeking, the titular detective is joined by Inspector Thomas Brackenreed,
02:29Dr. Julia Ogden, and Constable George Crabtree, who make for quite an interesting bunch.
02:34This is madness.
02:37The road to true love never follows a straight line.
02:40You really are the poet in the family.
02:42Add to this the occasional steampunk aesthetic, the riveting action, and the compelling performances by the cast,
02:48and you get television gold.
02:49The show has 19 seasons, and you can catch the latest on CBC Gem, Ovation TV, and Acorn TV.
02:57Well, good for George.
02:59He certainly deserves it.
03:01You would never have got there without your guidance and tutelage.
03:04I'm sure he'll tell you all this in person.
03:06Number 8.
03:07Slings and Arrows.
03:08And the very best things happen just before the thread snaps.
03:13I thought you would have learned that by now.
03:17Patient point.
03:17This show was made for theater kids.
03:20In Slings and Arrows, we're thrown into the high-stakes dramatic world of New Burbage Festival,
03:25a Shakespearean showcase reminiscent of Canada's very own Stratford Festival.
03:29Maria, let's do a line run and let them go home early, shall we?
03:33We'll begin with the forgeries of jealousy for Ellen's sake.
03:37Damn me.
03:38Okay, everybody, gather for a line run.
03:40There are three seasons, each one dedicated to a different play by the Bard,
03:45themes from which bleed into our characters' lives.
03:47Cast members Paul Gross, Martha Burns, Stephen Wimette, and more offer strong performances,
03:53giving viewers a glimpse into the art and the business of the stage through a tragic comic lens.
03:58Okay, I think we're just, we're starting to lose our sense of place.
04:00Where are we?
04:01What time of day is it?
04:02What's the light like?
04:03I say.
04:03Is it cold?
04:05I say what you mean.
04:05No, I mean, is it cold?
04:07Oh, yes.
04:08Needless to say, Slings and Arrows will satisfy your appetite for something fresh and unique,
04:13and you can watch it via Acorn TV.
04:15Number 7.
04:16The Big Comfy Couch.
04:18I'm slipping off the couch, Molly!
04:21Oh, Molly!
04:25Oh, boy do I feel happy.
04:28This beloved children's show follows the adventures of an adorable little clown named Lunette.
04:33She's accompanied by her doll Molly, and often crosses paths with characters like Granny Garbanzo and Major Bedhead in Clown
04:40Town.
04:51It is a bright, feel-good watch promoting a healthy lifestyle for children and sparking their imagination.
04:57Now, whether you recommend this show to the little ones in your life or watch it yourself for the sake
05:02of nostalgia, it's up to you.
05:04Do you promise to?
05:05Good.
05:06It's very, very important.
05:08You have to be careful.
05:09You have to take care of yourself.
05:11Either way, there's much to love about The Big Comfy Couch, which you can find on streaming platforms like Amazon
05:16Prime, Tubi, and YouTube.
05:19Number 6.
05:20Kim's Convenience.
05:21You see guy in back?
05:22Yeah.
05:23What do you think?
05:25Steal or not steal?
05:26You saw him take something?
05:28No, because he don't know steal.
05:30Paul's son, Hyung Lee, leads this sitcom about a Korean-Canadian family in Toronto, and he does it outstandingly.
05:37Based on In's Choice Play, Kim's Convenience, the TV show chronicles the daily lives of the Kims and how they
05:42run their Moss Park convenience store.
05:44It is full of heart in its portrayal of immigrant families and their struggles without tipping into melodrama.
05:49No, after she married, she had many babies.
05:52Maybe we'll come back another time.
05:54Let's be clear.
05:56I'm not taking over the store, and I'm not having many babies, okay?
05:59The comedy comes naturally, the emotional moments hit hard, and you'll get attached to the characters in no time.
06:06Needless to say, it is also culturally significant for its representation of the Asian diaspora.
06:11You're not young like you was before.
06:13Nobody is young like they is before. That's how time works.
06:17I just say, can't do all things same way like before when you were young.
06:21Kim's Convenience is now streaming on Netflix.
06:24Number 5.
06:26Orphan Black.
06:27I want to see Kira, okay?
06:34Well, that's not fair, is it?
06:35With five fantastic seasons, this sci-fi thriller is like no other.
06:40It follows multiple human clones created by the questionable Dyad Institute as part of a twisted evolution experiment called Neolution.
06:46Please, I need to see your scientist friend, Beth.
06:51Uh, I can't help you.
06:57Get out the car!
06:58How are you doing this?
06:59Actress Tatiana Maslany plays the leading role of Sarah Manning and several of her clones, such as Alison Hendricks and
07:05Cosima Niehaus.
07:06The show is a playground for Maslany's acting genius, and the star delivers unbelievable performances, for which she won an
07:14Emmy and two Critics' Choice Television Awards.
07:16The series has a Peabody Award to its name, too.
07:19Go get Kira.
07:21Believe me, right now is the time to resist our predisposition to impulsive behavior.
07:26We need a plan.
07:28You don't have a plan.
07:29If you're intrigued by bioethics or just want to watch a fierce woman protect what's hers from an evil corporation
07:34and religious fanatics, tune in to Orphan Black on Netflix or AMC+.
07:48We're going all the way to Nunavut for this series, which is set on the Prince of Wales Island.
07:53Our protagonist is the charming yet offbeat Siya, an Inuk woman, who decides to leave her husband to build a
07:59different life for herself.
08:00No! I'm done! We are done!
08:06Unfortunately, turning over a new leaf is easier said than done.
08:09She has a little girl to take care of, an estranged father looking to fix things with her mother, a
08:14problematic husband, and a complicated love interest.
08:17See how it's kind of interesting, huh?
08:19It's hot, too, a little bit.
08:22She's my daughter.
08:26What?
08:26Suffice it to say, Siya has enough on her plate, but she remains steadfast in her aspiration to forge her
08:33own path.
08:33North of North is well-written and earned high praise for its authentic representation of Inuit culture.
08:39This game has been played for centuries, and I say this having done zero research, but I do know each
08:45community has their own set of unique rules.
08:48You can watch it on Netflix.
08:49Number 3. Heated Rivalry
08:51You will not be so nice when we beat you.
08:55That's not happening.
08:59See you in final.
09:00This steamy series from Jacob Tierney is one of the biggest TV sensations to come out of Canada in recent
09:05years.
09:06Heated Rivalry follows hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rosanoff, who are competitors on ice but start to fall for
09:12each other off it.
09:13Want to sit?
09:15Not really.
09:18This is such a bad idea.
09:19The show is based on Rachel Reid's Game Changers books, and is widely considered a commendable adaptation.
09:25The sincere portrayal of queer relationships earned as much appreciation from fans as did the spicy scenes.
09:31Let's just be honest with each other.
09:34About what we actually think and maybe how we really feel.
09:40The chemistry between Shane and Ilya, played by Hudson Williams and Connor Story, left us swooning and launched the actors
09:47to viral fame.
09:48If you haven't jumped on the heated rivalry bandwagon yet, you can see what the craze is about on Crave
09:53and HBO Max.
09:54Shane Hollander, will you disappoint them?
10:00No.
10:04Number 2. Schitt's Creek
10:06Kids, we just came in to say goodnight and to remind you that we will get through this as a
10:13family.
10:14Warmest regards to you both.
10:16This Emmy-winning comedy series is a gift that keeps on giving.
10:20Eugene and Daniel Levy created the show and star in it as father and son.
10:23Alongside the beloved Catherine O'Hara and Annie Murphy.
10:27They play the Roses, an affluent family that falls into ruins and has to move to Schitt's Creek.
10:32They trade a mansion for a motel, and their privilege is turned to dust, which is the primary source of
10:38hilarity on the show.
10:39Is it absolutely necessary?
10:44Yeah, I would say it's absolutely necessary.
10:48Every cast member brings their own brand of humor and chaos to the story.
10:52But there are also moments of surprising tenderness that will move you.
10:56The late Catherine O'Hara's character, Moira Rose, in particular, is an absolute fan favorite.
11:01You're the ill one, but I'm, I'm feeling this.
11:07Turtle instinct, maybe?
11:09No, that's not it.
11:11You can check out Schitt's Creek on Hulu.
11:13Before we unveil our top pick, here are some honorable mentions.
11:17Law and Order Toronto, Criminal Intent.
11:20Led by Aidan Young and Kathleen Monroe, this crime drama is riveting.
11:24Do you know what we call it when the evidence is this conclusive, Sean?
11:30Neither do I, because as long as I've been doing this, I've never seen it.
11:33We're gonna have to come up with a new word.
11:35Cardinal.
11:35This gritty thriller based on Giles Blunt's novels is an immersive experience.
11:39If I make you the lead on this, I need to know that you're not gonna drift.
11:49Yeah.
11:49Corner Gas.
11:50The listlessness of life in Saskatchewan is utterly entertaining in this show by Brent Butt.
11:55This isn't a movie house, it's a gas station.
11:58And convenience store.
11:59Nowhere else in town rents movies.
12:00Folks gotta drive all the way into Woolerton.
12:03If they want to rent a video, it's not very convenient.
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12:21Number 1.
12:22Shorzy.
12:23You're the veteran, you're supposed to lead this team.
12:25Aren't you too old for this?
12:26Like, how old are you?
12:27You're too young for me, Zeke, and me gets bordering on harassment at this point.
12:31We just got pumped five goose for the 20th loss of the campaign.
12:34If you enjoyed Jacob Tierney's heated rivalry, check out this hockey-centric series co-directed by him.
12:40Shorzy is an offshoot of a show called Letterkenny, also directed by Tierney,
12:44which follows the unique rhythm of life in rural Ontario.
12:47It's far more smart and efficient to use small words.
12:50Save your breath for something more important, like chorin' or to-carolin.
12:54Hmm, especially to-carolin.
12:56You know, I think I know what you're incinerating's at here, Wayne.
12:58One of the characters in Letterkenny is Shorzy, played by Jared Kiso, who leads the eponymous spinoff.
13:04In Shorzy, he joins a weak hockey team in Sudbury, Ontario, called the Sudbury Bulldogs,
13:09vowing to steer them to glory.
13:11What you get is ultimate Canadian TV goodness, complete with sharp-tongued banter,
13:16quirky characters, and unexpected warmth.
13:18Think you'll be happy without hockey?
13:22Will you be happy?
13:24You have to see it to believe it, so tune in to Shorzy on Hulu or Crave to be in
13:28the know.
13:29Which Canadian TV show do you think is the most underrated?
13:33Tell us in the comments.
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