Series synopsis
renegadepress.com is a Canadian drama television series that premiered on TVOntario on January 18, 2004. It ended on April 25, 2008. It was created by Virginia Thompson, Robert de Lint. It stars Bronson Pelletier, Ksenia Solo, Ishan Davé and Nolan Gerard Funk.
Aboriginal hip-hop artist Jack Sinclair and his best friend Zoey Jones established an underground ezine called renegadepress.com. What started as a pet project soon took on a life of its own pushing Jack, Zoey and their crew of renegade reporters to deliver the goods on what's really going on in the lives of today's teens.
Premise
Aboriginal hip-hop artist Jack Sinclair and his best friend Zoey Jones established an underground ezine called renegadepress.com. What started as a pet project soon took on a life of its own pushing Jack, Zoey and their crew of renegade reporters to deliver the goods on what's really going on in the lives of today's teens.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bronson Pelletier as Jack Sinclair
- Ksenia Solo as Zoey Jones
- Ishan Davé as Sandi Bhutella
- Nolan Gerard Funk as Ben LaLonde
- Barbara Mamabolo as Carmen Roverez
- Rachel Colwell as Crystal Sinclair
- Shawn Erker as Oscar Cherniak
- Ingrid Nilson as Patti
Supporting cast
- Magda Apanowicz as Alex Young
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 52 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | January 18, 2004 | April 18, 2004 |
| Season 2 | 9 | January 16, 2005 | March 13, 2005 |
| Season 3 | 9 | February 6, 2006 | April 3, 2006 |
| Season 4 | 13 | February 15, 2007 | May 10, 2007 |
| Season 5 | 8 | March 7, 2008 | April 25, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Out in the Open Renegadepress.com receives an anonymous message that leads Zoey to investigate a group of girl bullies in her school. But when the investigation makes her the girl gang's next target, she faces mounting pressure to drop the story. Instead, Zoey exposes the truth about the bullies on the renegadepress.com and the bullies are suspended from school. |
January 18, 2004 |
| 2 |
A Real Connection Jack discovers that his sister Crystal is corresponding with a potential cyber-stalker. Jack lures Crystal's stalker out of hiding in order to expose him on the renegadepress.com. But Crystal gets wind of it and arranges to meet him earlier, still believing he is just a 13 yr-old kid. What she encounters is indeed a 20-something stalker. But before he can abduct her Jack and Zoey arrive to prevent it. |
January 25, 2004 |
| 3 |
Out on a Limb Zoey is fascinated by ‘bad boy' Ben and decides to write an article about life ‘on the wild side' in order to get to know him better. Zoey is high on Ben and on the thrill of acting like someone different than she is. She goes to a party with Ben and gets miserably drunk. It's only when she lies to her mom, Linda, and to Jack, and lets him down when he really needs her, that she realizes she's gone too far |
February 1, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Ride While investigating recent acts of police brutality against Native youth, Jack puts himself in danger and disrupts his first official date with Zoey. |
January 16, 2005 |
| 2 |
Can You See Me Now? Patti writes an article for renegadepress.com on cam girls and how far some people will go for a little attention. |
January 23, 2005 |
| 3 |
How Sweet the Sound Zoey's investigation into a racist heavy-metal band exposes the frailty of Jack's new relationship and prompts Zoey to explore the power of music. |
January 30, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chemical Solutions After her new boyfriend introduces her to Crystal Meth, Monica finds herself turning from an innocent bookworm into a full-fledged drug addict. |
February 6, 2006 |
| 2 |
Homeward Bound Zoey helps Emilio, a new student from Guatemala, fight for his right to stay in Canada in order to provide food and money for his family back home. |
February 13, 2006 |
| 3 |
This is your Brain on Love Sandi tries to understand the developing teen brain as his own brain goes wild when he falls hard for Charlotte, a drummer in a local punk band while Jack tries to persuade Zoey that it's time for them to sleep together. |
February 20, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Retrospective A look back at the first three seasons of renegadepress.com. |
February 15, 2007 |
| 2 |
Rules of Engagement Zoey and Alex uncover a cyber-bullying ring and Jack releases his CD. |
February 22, 2007 |
| 3 |
Slow Burn While writing about the girls' volleyball team, Crystal discovers a star player and her boyfriend on a dangerous, slippery slope. |
March 1, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Life Today Zoey does her best to help her friend during Alex's trial against Dylan but her testimony may do more harm than good. |
March 7, 2008 |
| 2 |
Cyber Sandbox Susie goes a little too far when she plots revenge against a teacher who won't let her use her cell phone in class. |
March 14, 2008 |
| 3 |
Lost and Found Zoey makes a new friend at AA who helps her discover her higher power. |
March 23, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVOntario |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 18, 2004 |
| Last aired | April 25, 2008 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday |