Series synopsis
Blackstone is a Canadian drama television series that premiered on Showcase on January 25, 2011. It ended on December 23, 2015. It was created by Ron E. Scott. It stars Carmen Moore and Michelle Thrush.
The lives of Indians on the Blackstone Indian reserve, told from an Aboriginal point of view.
Premise
The lives of Indians on the Blackstone Indian reserve, told from an Aboriginal point of view.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Carmen Moore as Leona Stoney
- Michelle Thrush as Gail Stoney
Guest cast
- John Tench as Ed
- Tantoo Cardinal as Wilma Stoney
- Brandon Oakes as Tuk Tuk
- Cameron Bancroft as Dr. Kurt Ellis
- Allen Belcourt as Dallas
- Jordana Largy as Amber
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | January 25, 2011 | March 22, 2011 |
| Season 2 | 8 | January 11, 2012 | February 29, 2012 |
| Season 3 | 6 | September 25, 2013 | October 30, 2013 |
| Season 4 | 8 | November 11, 2014 | December 30, 2014 |
| Season 5 | 8 | November 3, 2015 | December 23, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Future? What Future In the pilot episode, the Blackstone First Nation struggles with disintegration of the community by its own hand. |
January 25, 2011 |
| 2 |
A New Beginning Newly elected Chief Leona struggles in her role, while Andy orchestrates the removal of incriminating files. |
February 1, 2011 |
| 3 |
White Bread Red Class Tensions rise as Leona discovers missing funds from the Band's account while dealing with the complications of hiring a white substitute teacher. |
February 8, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blood is Thicker than Water Water problems on Blackstone threaten to expose Andy, while the community deals with widespread sickness. |
January 11, 2012 |
| 2 |
By Their Sins The police arrive on Andy’s doorstep with questions about a missing woman; meanwhile, Child Services visits Blackstone. |
January 18, 2012 |
| 3 |
A Girl Walks Into a Bar Gail grapples with self-control after an explosive visit to a foster home. Alan conceals his new job in the city. |
January 25, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Some Things Never Change | September 25, 2013 |
| 2 |
Bull in a China Shop Tracy’s sister Sarah comes back to Blackstone like a tempest, threatening to take Wendy away from Leona and Gail. |
October 2, 2013 |
| 3 |
Reap What You Sow Blackstone is rocked by a shooting that tests the community’s notions of justice, violence, and retribution. |
October 9, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Payback's a B.... | November 11, 2014 |
| 2 | Deeper & Deeper | November 18, 2014 |
| 3 | Sext Me | November 25, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beginning of the End | November 3, 2015 |
| 2 | Super Dad | November 10, 2015 |
| 3 | The Worm Has Turned | November 17, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showcase |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 25, 2011 |
| Last aired | December 23, 2015 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |