Series synopsis
21 Thunder is a Canadian drama television series that premiered on CBC Television on July 31, 2017. It ended on September 18, 2017. It was created by Riley Adams, Kenneth Hirsch, Adrian Wills. It stars Stephanie Bennett, Clark Backo, Ryan Pierce and RJ Fetherstonhaugh.
The story of the Montreal Thunder U21 (under-21) team, following the team's star players on and off the field. A story of love, crime, race, sex and athletic glory, at its core the series is about how a group of players and coaches unite as family in the whirlwind of life, one step away from the pros.
Premise
The story of the Montreal Thunder U21 (under-21) team, following the team's star players on and off the field. A story of love, crime, race, sex and athletic glory, at its core the series is about how a group of players and coaches unite as family in the whirlwind of life, one step away from the pros.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Stephanie Bennett as Christy Cook
- Clark Backo as Emma Lavigueur
- Ryan Pierce as Davey Gunn
- RJ Fetherstonhaugh as Nolan Gallard
- Emmanuel Kabongo as Junior Lolo
- Andres Joseph as Alex el Haddadi
Guest cast
- Sarah Booth as Cheyenne
- Kevin Hanchard as Scout
- Conrad Pla as Albert Rocas
- Kevin Claydon as Stefan Arnaud
- Jonathan Kim as James Tran
- Eileen Li as Lara Yun
- Kyle Mac as Special K
- Jérémie Earp as Oscar
- Rj Copan as Big Sean
- Paula Rivera as Renata Rocas
- Lucas Chartier-Dessert as Damien Lacroix
- Judith Baribeau as Sophie Lavigueur
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | July 31, 2017 | September 18, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Junior makes his bones on the team and Nolan’s past returns with a vengeance. |
July 31, 2017 |
| 2 |
Road Game Christy confronts family truths, Nolan is blackmailed and Lara flirts with the dark side. |
August 7, 2017 |
| 3 |
Freefalling Nolan’s father tries to save him and Junior faces down shady Bamba. |
August 14, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBC Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 31, 2017 |
| Last aired | September 18, 2017 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |