SurrealEstate
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Genre | Paranormal drama |
Created by | George R. Olson |
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Country of origin | Canada |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 20 |
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Production locations | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
Running time | 43 minutes |
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Release | July 16, 2021 present | –
SurrealEstate is a Canadian paranormal drama television series that premiered on July 16, 2021, on CTV Sci-Fi Channel in Canada and Syfy in the United States. In February 2024, the series was renewed for a third season.
Premise
[edit]Real estate agent Luke Roman and an elite team of specialists handle the cases that no one else can: haunted and possessed houses that literally scare would-be buyers away.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Tim Rozon as Luke Roman, the head of a real estate agency which deals with haunted houses.
- Sarah Levy as Susan Ireland, a new agent of the Roman Agency. She's a people person, acting as the agency's public relations. It's later revealed in Season 1 that she has telekinetic and pyrokinetic powers.
- Adam Korson as Phil Orley, a paranormal researcher and former Catholic priest.
- Maurice Dean Wint as August Ripley, a technology specialist who does the designs and the construction. He also studies how architecture connects with supernatural energy.
- Savannah Basley as Zooey L'Enfant, the front desk manager.
- Tennille Read as Megan Donovan (seasons 1–2), the victim of a haunted house tied to Roman.[1]
- Elena Juatco as Clytemnestra Lomax (season 2), a former mortician who joins the Roman Agency as an agent.
Recurring
[edit]- Jennifer Dale as Victoria Roman (season 1; guest season 2),[2] Luke's estranged mother.
- Art Hindle as Carl Roman (season 1; guest season 2), Luke's deceased father.
- Alison Brooks as Rita Weiss, the head of a competing real estate agency who has a rivalry with Luke.
- Paul Ewan Wilson as Anthony Tamblyn, Phil's husband.
- Joy Tanner as Rochelle Decker (season 2), a scientist and August's former colleague/old flame.
Guest
[edit]- Melanie Scrofano as Harper North (season 1), Scrofano previously starred alongside Rozon in Wynonna Earp and directs four episodes of SurrealEstate.
- Varun Saranga as Zayan Wali (season 2), Saranaga also starred alongside Rozon in Wynonna Earp.[3]
Episodes
[edit]Series overview
[edit]Season | Episodes | Originally aired | Average viewership | ||
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First aired | Last aired | ||||
1 | 10 | July 16, 2021 | September 17, 2021 | 314,000 | |
2 | 10 | October 4, 2023 | December 6, 2023 | 180,000 |
Season 1 (2021)
[edit]No. overall | No. in season | Title [4] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [4] | USA viewers | |
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1 | 1 | "Pilot" | Paul Fox | George R. Olson | July 16, 2021 | 497,000[5] | |
The Roman Agency welcomes a new agent, as well as a new client with a connection to Luke's past. | |||||||
2 | 2 | "The Harvey" | Paul Fox | George R. Olson | July 23, 2021[nb 1] | 330,000[6] | |
A little boy's "imaginary friend" interferes with his parents' plans to sell their house and move. | |||||||
3 | 3 | "For Sale by Owner" | Danishka Esterhazy | Ramona Barckert | July 30, 2021 | 245,000[7] | |
A lovely lake cabin may be haunted or the owner may be faking; a horror novelist seeks inspiration. | |||||||
4 | 4 | "A House Is Not a Home" | Danishka Esterhazy | Duana Taha | August 6, 2021 | 322,000[8] | |
The Roman Agency takes on a haunted master-planned subdivision and a troubled house by the sea. | |||||||
5 | 5 | "Ft. Ghost Child" | Melanie Scrofano | Gillian Müller | August 13, 2021 | 255,000[9] | |
When a rap star rents a client's recording studio, a tragic secret is revealed in the playback. | |||||||
6 | 6 | "Roman's Six" | Melanie Scrofano | Duana Taha | August 20, 2021 | 341,000[10] | |
The Roman Agency steps in when the visitors to a competitor's Open House are murdered one by one. | |||||||
7 | 7 | "Quarantine" | Danishka Esterhazy | George R. Olson | August 27, 2021 | 279,000[11] | |
The team locks down in the office to isolate and destroy a murderous demon that followed them home. | |||||||
8 | 8 | "Baba O'Riley" | Danishka Esterhazy | Ramona Barckert | September 3, 2021 | 251,000[12] | |
As Luke considers quitting paranormal clients, he encounters a house that changes his perspective. | |||||||
9 | 9 | "White Wedding" | Paolo Barzman | Gillian Müller | September 10, 2021 | 277,000[13] | |
Susan works to keep a dream wedding from becoming a nightmare, and the Donovan House strikes back. | |||||||
10 | 10 | "The House Always Wins" | Paolo Barzman | George R. Olson | September 17, 2021 | 350,000[14] | |
The Donovan House confronts Luke and the team with their deepest losses and greatest regrets. |
Season 2 (2023)
[edit]No. overall | No. in season | Title [4] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [4] | USA viewers [15] | |
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11 | 1 | "Trust the Process" | Danishka Esterhazy | George R. Olson | October 4, 2023 | 136,000 | |
Luke struggles to handle an engaged property; Susan falls in love with a home with a special power. | |||||||
12 | 2 | "Truth in Advertising" | Danishka Esterhazy | Thomas Pepper | October 11, 2023 | 163,000 | |
Luke deals with a film crew at a client's property, while Susan investigates a strange seaside B&B. | |||||||
13 | 3 | "The Butler Didn't" | Danishka Esterhazy | Duana Taha | October 18, 2023 | 161,000 | |
When a client is held hostage by a ghost, The Roman Agency must hurry to save him. | |||||||
14 | 4 | "I Put a Spell on You" | Danishka Esterhazy | Gillian Müller | October 25, 2023 | 129,000 | |
Luke spars with a homeowner during negotiations as Zooey takes on her first sales call. | |||||||
15 | 5 | "Art & Science" | John Vatcher | Thomas Pepper | November 1, 2023 | 141,000 | |
Luke must improvise when a client's home traps her inside; August pays a visit to his past. | |||||||
16 | 6 | "Set Your Flag on Fire" | John Vatcher | Duana Taha | November 8, 2023 | 239,000 | |
A neighborly conflict draws the agency into a feud; Phil's sister arrives to settle the family will. | |||||||
17 | 7 | "God & Monsters" | John Vatcher | George R. Olson | November 15, 2023 | 229,000 | |
Luke helps a client confront the monster under his childhood bed; a new agent joins the Agency. | |||||||
18 | 8 | "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie" | John Vatcher | Duana Taha | November 22, 2023 | 211,000 | |
Luke reconnects with his estranged mother, Zooey investigates Susan's disappearance. | |||||||
19 | 9 | "Dearly Departed" | Melanie Scrofano | Gillian Müller | November 29, 2023 | 196,000 | |
The Agency must guide a ghost into the light; Susan is found. | |||||||
20 | 10 | "Letting Go" | Melanie Scrofano | George R. Olson | December 6, 2023 | 195,000 | |
A changed Susan returns to the Agency; Luke must use his regained powers to save the team. |
Notes
[edit]- ^ This episode was first released on Video on Demand on July 16, 2021.
Production
[edit]The series, produced by Blue Ice Pictures[2] was first announced in 2020, originally under the working title The Surrealtor, and was shot in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.[16] Tim Rozon was cast in the lead role of Luke Roman;[17] he previously starred in Wynonna Earp for four seasons (2016–2021), with Melanie Scrofano in the title role, and she joined his new production as a director for two episodes (and one guest appearance) in the first season.[2] Rozon also appeared in the main cast of Schitt's Creek, alongside Sarah Levy; Levy stars with Rozon in the main cast of SurrealEstate, in the role of Susan Ireland.[16]
The series premiered on July 16, 2021, on CTV Sci-Fi Channel.[2]
In October 2021, series creator George Olsen announced that Syfy would not be picking up the series for a second season, adding that he would attempt to find a new home for the series.[18] In May 2022, it was announced Syfy had reversed its cancellation.[19] The second season moved to the fall, premiering on October 4, 2023.[20][4]
In February 2024, it was announced that Syfy renewed the show for a third season.[21]
Broadcast
[edit]In the United States, the first season of SurrealEstate was broadcast on Syfy.[17]
In March 2022, it was announced that Leonine Studios had sold the rights to the series to more than 160 territories.[22]
References
[edit]- ^ Bennett, Tara (4 October 2023). "Unpacking the "Hardcore" Haunted Houses & Heartbreak in SurrealEstate Season 2". Syfy Wire. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
We've set up some things and we certainly hope to see Megan in Season 3.
- ^ a b c d David, Greg (16 June 2021). "SurrealEstate haunts CTV Sci-Fi Channel, July 16". tv-eh.com. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ ""SurrealEstate" Exclusive: New Cast Member Elena Juatco Talks Overwhelming Fan Response & Previews Season's Penultimate Episode". 29 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "SurrealEstate - Episode Guide" - Zap2It
- ^ Berman, Marc (17 July 2021). "Friday Ratings: ABC and Fox Lead to Diluted Troops; Modest Secret Celebrity Showdown on ABC". Programming Insider. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ Berman, Marc (24 July 2021). "Friday Ratings: Alarmingly Lackluster Ratings for the Opening Ceremony for The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020". Programming Insider. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
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- ^ SurrealEstate: Season Two Ratings - canceled + renewed TV shows, ratings - TV Series Finale
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (26 August 2020). "'The Surrealtor': 'Schitt's Creek' Alums Tim Rozon & Sarah Levy Among Six Cast In Syfy Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023.
- ^ a b Chancellor Agard, "Wynonna Earp alum Tim Rozon sells haunted homes in SurrealEstate trailer". Entertainment Weekly, May 20, 2021
- ^ Townsend, Kelly (19 October 2021). "Syfy cancels SurrealEstate after one season". Playback. Brunico Communications. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Swift, Andy (10 May 2022). "Syfy Un-Cancels SurrealEstate, Plans October Bow for Scary Bring It On". TVLine. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ Jackson, Matthew (10 July 2023). "SYFY's SurrelEstate Announces Move to Fall for Season 2". Syfy Wire. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ Goldberg, Leslie (14 February 2024). "'SurrealEstate' Renewed as Syfy Sets Scripted Returns". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "LEONINE Studios: Surrealestate sold to more than 160 territories". Prensario Internacional. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
External links
[edit]- 2021 Canadian television series debuts
- 2020s Canadian science fiction television series
- 2020s Canadian drama television series
- Canadian supernatural television series
- CTV Sci-Fi Channel original programming
- Syfy original programming
- Television shows filmed in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Canadian English-language television shows
- Paranormal television
- Television series by Bell Media