Series synopsis
The Lake is an American crime documentary reality television series that premiered on Prime Video on June 16, 2022. It ended on June 8, 2023. It was created by Julian Doucet. It stars Jon Dore, Travis Nelson, Carolyn Scott and Jordan Gavaris.
After returning from abroad after a break-up with his long-term partner, Justin plans to connect with his teenage daughter he gave up for adoption. His plans to make new memories with his daughter at the family cottage go awry when he discovers his parents left it to his picture-perfect step-sister, Maisy-May.
Premise
After returning from abroad after a break-up with his long-term partner, Justin plans to connect with his teenage daughter he gave up for adoption. His plans to make new memories with his daughter at the family cottage go awry when he discovers his parents left it to his picture-perfect step-sister, Maisy-May.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jon Dore as Wayne Moore
- Travis Nelson as Riley Rosseau
- Carolyn Scott as Ulrika Nilsson
- Jordan Gavaris as Justin Lovejoy
- Declan Whaley as Opal Lin
- Julia Stiles as Maisy-May
- Madison Shamoun as Billie Barnes
- Natalie Lisinska as Jayne Moore
Supporting cast
- Terry Chen as Victor Lin
- Brielle Robillard as Teri Moore
- Kaitlyn Bernard as Keri Moore
- Jared Scott as Killian Lin
- Lauren Holly as Mimsy
- Jhaleil Swaby as Forrest Buisson
- Joel Stouffer as Guitar Player
- Martina Sorbara as Oceana
Guest cast
- Joel Stouffer as Guitar Player
- Martina Sorbara as Oceana
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | June 16, 2022 | June 16, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | June 8, 2023 | June 8, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tilt-a-Grrl Justin brings Billie, the daughter he gave up for adoption, to the lake where he spent summers as a boy. Billie is determined to return to the city, but a new friend could change her resolve. A revelation about their former family cottage gives Justin a new purpose. |
June 16, 2022 |
| 2 |
Game Night Justin uses an invitation to Games Night at Maisy’s to enact a 3-stage plan to oust her. Billie’s not happy about extorting anyone regardless of bullying, but when Justin strikes a deal to let her pass her birth-dad jailtime without forced bonding, Billie agrees. Maisy’s got her plans too, and a secret she doesn’t want Justin to find until it’s too late. |
June 16, 2022 |
| 3 |
Picnic at Raven's Rock Knowing Maisy needs the Boathouse board’s approval for her renovation, Justin enlists help to snag the President seat out from under her. But as usual, things don’t quite go according to plan. While Justin scrambles to salvage the election, his plans for an afternoon with Billie get lost in the mix. So Billie takes the time to conquer her fear of dark water and figure out Killian’s intentions. |
June 16, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Two Become Run Justin and Riley’s relationship is put to the test after a spontaneous wedding goes awry and Billie makes a daring decision that could risk a prestigious internship that awaits her in the city. Meanwhile, Maisy reckons with life-changing news about an old enemy: her mother, Mimsy. |
June 8, 2023 |
| 2 |
A Berry Special Episode An opportunity arises for Justin to redeem himself when he discovers the Boathouse fire may have been the result of foul play. Meanwhile, Billie’s eco-ideals are challenged by a magnetic nemesis and Maisy tries to prove her mother is lying about her imminent death. |
June 8, 2023 |
| 3 |
Crazy-May Justin makes a deal to obtain evidence that could prove his arson theory while Billie struggles to adapt to the harsh physical demands of tree planting. Meanwhile, Maisy attempts to draw out her mother’s lies with a boring AGM, but nothing seems to crack Mimsy’s veneer. |
June 8, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 16, 2022 |
| Last aired | June 8, 2023 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | ended |