SurrealEstate
SurrealEstate is a Canadian paranormal drama television series that premiered on July 16, 2021, on CTV Sci-Fi Channel.[1]
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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 | 1 |
No. of episodes | 10 |
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Production locations | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
Running time | 43 minutes |
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Original release | July 16, 2021 – present |
Premise
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
Main
- Tim Rozon as Luke Roman, the head of a real estate agency which deals with haunted houses.[2]
- Sarah Levy as agent Susan Ireland, the newcomer of the agency. She's a people person .
- Adam Korson as paranormal researcher and former Catholic priest Phil Orley
- Maurice Dean Wint as technology specialist August Ripley, he does the designs and the construction. He also studies how the architecture connects with supernatural energy.
- Savannah Basley as Zooey L'Enfant
- Tennille Read as Megan Donovan
Recurring
- Jennifer Dale as Victoria Roman[1]
Guest
- Melanie Scrofano, reuniting with her Wynonna Earp co-star Rozon, appeared in one episode and directed two episodes[1]
Episodes
No. | Title [3] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [3] | USA viewers | |
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1 | "Pilot" | Paul Fox | George R. Olson | July 16, 2021 | 497,000[4] | |
The Roman Agency welcomes a new agent, as well as a new client with a connection to Luke's past. | ||||||
2 | "The Harvey" | Paul Fox | George R. Olson | July 23, 2021[nb 1] | 330,000[5] | |
A little boy's "imaginary friend" interferes with his parents' plans to sell their house and move. | ||||||
3 | "For Sale by Owner" | Danishka Esterhazy | Ramona Barckert | July 30, 2021 | 245,000[6] | |
A lovely lake cabin may be haunted or the owner may be faking; a horror novelist seeks inspiration. | ||||||
4 | "A House Is Not a Home" | Danishka Esterhazy | Duana Taha | August 6, 2021 | 322,000[7] | |
The Roman Agency takes on a haunted master-planned subdivision and a troubled house by the sea. | ||||||
5 | "Ft. Ghost Child" | Melanie Scrofano | Gillian Müller | August 13, 2021 | 255,000[8] | |
When a rap star rents a client's recording studio, a tragic secret is revealed in the playback. | ||||||
6 | "Roman's Six" | Melanie Scrofano | Duana Taha | August 20, 2021 | 341,000[9] | |
The Roman Agency steps in when the visitors to a competitor's Open House are murdered one by one. | ||||||
7 | "Quarantine" | Danishka Esterhazy | George R. Olson | August 27, 2021 | 279,000[10] | |
The team locks down in the office to isolate and destroy a murderous demon that followed them home. | ||||||
8 | "Baba O'Riley" | Danishka Esterhazy | Ramona Barckert | September 3, 2021 | 251,000[11] | |
As Luke considers quitting paranormal clients, he encounters a house that changes his perspective. | ||||||
9 | "White Wedding" | Paolo Barzman | Gillian Müller | September 10, 2021 | 277,000[12] | |
Susan works to keep a dream wedding from becoming a nightmare, and the Donovan House strikes back. | ||||||
10 | "The House Always Wins" | Paolo Barzman | George R. Olson | September 17, 2021 | 350,000[13] |
Notes
- This episode was first released on Video on Demand on July 16, 2021.
Production
The series produced by Blue Ice Pictures[1] was first announced in 2020, originally under the working title The Surrealtor, and was shot in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.[14]
In October 2021, series creator George Olsen announced 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.[15] In May 2022, it was announced Syfy had reversed its cancellation.[16] The second season is scheduled to air in 2023.[17]
Broadcast
In the United States, the first season of SurrealEstate was broadcast on Syfy.[2]
In March 2022, it was announced Leonine Studios had sold the rights to the series to more than 160 territories.[18]
References
- Greg David, "SurrealEstate haunts CTV Sci-Fi Channel, July 16". TV, eh?, June 16, 2021.
- Chancellor Agard, "Wynonna Earp alum Tim Rozon sells haunted homes in SurrealEstate trailer". Entertainment Weekly, May 20, 2021
- "SurrealEstate - Episode Guide" - Zap2It
- Berman, Marc (July 17, 2021). "Friday Ratings: ABC and Fox Lead to Diluted Troops; Modest Secret Celebrity Showdown on ABC". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- Berman, Marc (July 24, 2021). "Friday Ratings: Alarmingly Lackluster Ratings for the Opening Ceremony for The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
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- Denise Petski (August 26, 2020). "'The Surrealtor': 'Schitt's Creek' Alums Tim Rozon & Sarah Levy Among Six Cast In Syfy Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood.
- Townsend, Kelly (October 19, 2021). "Syfy cancels SurrealEstate after one season". Playback. Brunico Communications. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- Swift, Andy (May 10, 2022). "Syfy Un-Cancels SurrealEstate, Plans October Bow for Scary Bring It On". TVLine. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- Petski, Denise (May 10, 2022). "SurrealEstate Previously Canceled Paranormal Drama Series Will Return For Season 2 On Syfy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- "LEONINE Studios: Surrealestate sold to more than 160 territories". Prensario Internacional (in Spanish). March 31, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2022.