− Premiere episode was the most-watched Canadian original series debut
on Bravo since THE BORGIAS -
− With close to 900,000 viewers, CTV encore is the most-watched Canadian
drama debut since last year's MOTIVE -
− Episode 2, "Deer," premieres Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo -
− #19Two was trending on Twitter in Canada on Wednesday -
"It's the most authentically gritty Canadian drama to come knocking in
long time."
- Amber Dowling, TV Guide Canada
To tweet this release: http://bit.ly/Mnd8wi
TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2014 /CNW/ - The premiere episode of Bravo's new
original series 19-2 has shot straight to the heart of English Canada viewers as the
adaptation of the hit Québec drama debuted to impressive numbers on
Bravo and CTV Wednesday and Thursday. The two premieres delivered an
impressive cumulative audience of 1.1 million viewers in total. The
episode is available now on Bravo.ca, and the Bravo GO app.
Last night's one-time-only broadcast on CTV saw the series introduced to
a preliminary overnight audience of 872,000 viewers, making it the
most-watched conventional debut of a Canadian drama series since MOTIVE
in Feb. 2013. 19-2 was the third most-watched drama Thursday night on Canadian television
in total viewers and all key adult demos, following SAVING HOPE (1.35
million) and ELEMENTARY (1.19 million).
On Bravo, Wednesday night's premiere of 19-2 drew 140,000 viewers, making it the most-watched Canadian original
series debut on the channel since THE BORGIAS in 2010. The debut grew
Bravo's 9 p.m. timeslot by 70% among A25-54 and 82% for A18-49.*
Canadians were abuzz with anticipation for the series, as the hashtag
#19Two began trending on Twitter on Wednesday.
"We are delighted that 19-2 has started off so strong on Bravo, and has been sampled by so many on
CTV," said Catherine MacLeod, Senior Vice-President, Specialty Channels
and Bell Media House Production. "As the plot deepens with each new
episode, viewers will be treated to many unexpected developments, which
is why this series has become addictive television in Québec. English
Canada has no idea what's in store for them next."
** Media Note ** Photography is available online at BellmediaPR.ca/Bravo
In next week's episode entitled "Deer," (Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 9 p.m. ET exclusively on Bravo) a showdown between rival street gangs goes terribly wrong, leaving
Ben's (Jared Keeso) life in danger. Squad 19 gathers at Marie's for the
Sergeant's party and Isabelle (Maxim Roy) discovers Nick (Adrian
Holmes) may have feelings for someone else.
19-2 is co-produced by Sphère Média Plus and Echo Media in association with
Bell Media. Executive producers are Jocelyn Deschênes and Carolyn
Newman from Sphère Média Plus and Luc Châtelain from Echo Media. 19-2 is an English-adaptation of the hit Québec series from the creators and
stars of the original, Réal Bossé and Claude Legault and director Podz.
Executive Producer Bruce Smith (DURHAM COUNTY) also acts as showrunner
and writer. Jesse Mckeown (DAVINCI'S INQUEST, ROGUE) and Virginia
Rankin are co-executive producers. Directors are Louis Choquette, who
also directed the series' pilot episode, and Érik Canuel. Production
Executives for Bell Media are Gosia Kamela and Tom Hastings. Trish
Williams is Director, Independent Production, Bell Media. Corrie Coe is
Senior Vice-President, Independent Production, Bell Media. Catherine
MacLeod is Senior Vice-President, Specialty Channels and Bell Media
Production. Phil King is President, CTV, Sports, and Entertainment
Programming.
*compared to average timeslot audience, this broadcast year-to-date
Source: BBM Canada, overnight vs. overnight
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
#19Two
@PR_Bravo
Bravo on Facebook
Adrian Holmes on Twitter
Jared Keeso on Twitter
About Bravo
Bravo delivers compelling stories through clever and immersive
programming to viewers across Canada. From high-profile dramas to
blockbuster feature films, Bravo is home to award-winning
entertainment. Bravo is a division of Bell Media, which is owned by BCE
Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada's largest communications company. More
information about Bravo is available at www.bravo.ca.
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