Series synopsis
The Porter is a Canadian drama television series that premiered on CBC Television on February 21, 2022. It ended on April 11, 2022. It was created by Annmarie Morais, Bruce Ramsay, Arnold Pinnock, Aubrey Nealon. It stars Aml Ameen, Ronnie Rowe, Mouna Traoré and Loren Lott.
In 1921, friends and train porters Junior and Zeke find their unbreakable bond stretched to its limits when tragedy inspires them to take conflicting paths to a better life.
Premise
In 1921, friends and train porters Junior and Zeke find their unbreakable bond stretched to its limits when tragedy inspires them to take conflicting paths to a better life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Aml Ameen as Junior Massey
- Ronnie Rowe as Zeke Garrett
- Mouna Traoré as Marlene Massey
- Loren Lott as Lucy Conrad
- Luke Bilyk as Franklin Edwards
- Luc Roderique as Winchester Barnes
- Jahron Wilson as Teddy Massey - Teddy
Guest cast
- Finn McCager Higgins as Irish Enforcer 2
- Kevin Hanchard as Popsy
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 21, 2022 | April 11, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Train porters and best friends Junior Massey and Zeke Garret are galvanized to take different – and dangerous – actions after a tragedy occurs on the job. |
February 21, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Junior finds himself in debt to notorious Chicago gangster Miss Queenie. Zeke takes a risk to advance his cause. Lucy’s new relationship impacts her career. Marlene makes an unlikely friend. |
February 28, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Junior starts a gambling sideline backed by Queenie. Zeke’s pursuit of union integration costs the community. Lucy finds her Stardust dream at risk. Marlene campaigns for an essential medical clinic. |
March 7, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBC Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 21, 2022 |
| Last aired | April 11, 2022 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | at 21:00:00 |