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By BILL HARRIS
Special to The Lede

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What goes around comes around on HACKS, according to Jean Smart.

With the fifth and final season of the award-winning HBO series set to debut on Thursday, April 9, Smart – who plays Deborah Vance, an iconic comedian who is fighting to remain relevant – pointed out a tonal back-and-forth that devoted viewers might notice.

“Season 4 got a little bit dark,” Smart acknowledged. “But I think we had earned it.”

That’s an interesting take, to suggest that quality comedies can “earn” the right to turn somewhat serious, in the belief that the loyal audience will remain on board.

“I was worried that people would hate (Deborah), because they cared so much about the relationship (with Ava, played by Hannah Einbinder),” Smart continued. “It was like they were willing to go anywhere with us, which was really wonderful. But in Season 5, we get to get back to being profoundly silly, which is really, really fun.”

There was a fairly straightforward premise back when HACKS began: Deborah’s standup act had grown stale, so Ava was hired to help freshen it up.

There was automatic comedy built into that theme, with old-school Deborah and cutting-edge Ava sniping at each other. But the show has taken a number of fascinating twists and turns, and there were times when the acrimony between Deborah and Ava was no joke.

But Season 5 sees them back together with a single purpose: to secure Deborah’s legacy.

“It's nice that we (Ava and Deborah) were able to kind of be on the same team,” Einbinder said. “I think that's so fun for us. Of course, we still have our sparring throughout, which we also enjoy just as much. But it's so nice for us to be working towards the same goal. And personally, I'm always just so excited about the opportunities and challenges that they present me with, dramatically and comedically. I always know that I'm going to be pushed to a new height in terms of performance, and it is so invigorating, and exciting, and just the best feeling you can have as a performer.”

Smart and Einbinder were asked if there are certain elements and complexities to their characters that they might not have foreseen when HACKS premiered in 2021. Both of them were momentarily stumped.

“I'm sure there are,” Smart finally said. “Nothing's springing to mind immediately. I feel like certainly they've both become more nuanced, and they've both affected each other, and they've both changed each other. But I just feel like from Day 1 that Deborah was on the page, and I totally got her. It was a gift.”

Einbinder added, “yeah, I would say the same. I think every evolution that these characters have undergone has felt warranted and earned. And everything that I would hope for them has been achieved. So what I can observe about Ava's growth is just that she has changed and been affected for good, I think, by Deborah and, you know, grown up. And I think the difference between a 24-year-old person and a 30-year-old person is actually quite huge. There's a ‘Saturn Return’, obviously, if you ascribe to that. Yes, Ava really went through that on this show.”

For those who are curious, a ‘Saturn Return’ is an astrological event that occurs roughly every 29.5 years, when Saturn returns to the exact position it occupied at a person’s birth. It supposedly sparks a period of intense, transformative challenges, aimed at fostering maturity, responsibility, and a realignment with one’s true life path.

The first Saturn Return happens in a person’s late 20s, the second in their late 50s, and the third in their late 80s. So Ava has a couple more to look forward to, good health assumed.

Planets notwithstanding, the HACKS universe is coming to a close. Smart admitted to some mixed feelings about that, in a specific storytelling sense.

“Just to be extra mysterious, I had never asked (the creators) how the series was going to end, from the day we met until the finale,” Smart said. “And I didn't really have an idea of how it would end. I just wanted to be surprised. I've loved being surprised by every episode for all these years. But when they first talked to me about how it was going to end, I was not … I was not sure I was real happy about it. But I said, ‘hey, you know, I trust you guys, I always have, and it always turns out great.’ And it did. And now I think it's kind of perfect. It's really great. It's truly great.”

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It’s Back to ‘Silly’ Basics and True Teamwork in Season 5 of HACKS, Say Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder

By BILL HARRIS Special to The Lede &nbsp; What goes around comes around on HACKS, according to Jean Smart. With the fifth and final season of the awar...

BNN Bloomberg

TORONTO (April 7, 2026) – Longtime BNN Bloomberg anchor Andrew Bell announced today his decision to retire. The announcement comes following a remarkable career in journalism that has spanned 44 years, including 25 years with BNN Bloomberg. Bell’s final broadcast is Thursday, April 30. 

“The past 25 years have been the happiest of my life. I still can’t believe I get paid to discuss fascinating topics with people who know infinitely more than me,” said Bell. “It’s been a wild ride, including the tech selloff at the start of the century, the abyss of the global financial crisis, the shock when income trusts were torpedoed, and the current stunning advent of AI. I’m so grateful to our dedicated viewers and my talented colleagues, and though I’ve made the decision to say goodbye, I will continue to follow my beloved crude oil, copper, corn, and cobalt, and I’ll have BNN Bloomberg running on the TV in the kitchen. Now it’s on to pursuing my next goal: playing King Lear at Stratford.” 

“Andrew’s commitment to insightful business journalism has made an enduring impact on BNN Bloomberg and on audiences nationwide,” said Richard Gray, VP News, Bell Media. “His ability to bring clarity and depth to even the most complex financial stories has made him a trusted voice for Canadians. We thank him for his many contributions over the years and will spend the next few weeks celebrating his career. We wish Andrew the very best in his retirement.” 

A native of Dublin, Ireland, Bell worked as an investment reporter and editor with The Globe and Mail prior to joining BNN Bloomberg in 2001. 

As the host of BNN Bloomberg’s COMMODITIES, Bell is a specialist on everything drilled, grown, and dug out of the ground. He is known for delivering straightforward, well-researched assessments on the trending stocks of the day, and for taking audiences through the detailed numbers while asking experts the tough questions.  

Bell is the author of Mutual Funds for Canadians for Dummies. 

BNN Bloomberg’s Andrew Bell Announces Retirement

TORONTO (April 7, 2026) – Longtime BNN Bloomberg anchor Andrew Bell announced today his decision to retire. The announcement comes following a remarka...

Bell Media

OTTAWA (April 2, 2026) – The Ottawa Senators and Bell Media announced today a new long-term rights extension ensuring regional Ottawa Senators games continue to be available on TSN and RDS. As part of the renewed partnership, TSN Radio 1200 remains the exclusive English-radio partner of the Ottawa Senators, delivering live coverage of games as well as insight and analysis on the team. Ottawa Senators regional matchups are available to viewers located in the team’s designated broadcast region, and stream live through the network’s digital platforms. 

“We are very happy to extend our partnership with Bell Media for our regional broadcast rights in English and in French,” said Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer. “Our fans appreciate the passion and professionalism that go into our home broadcasts on TSN, RDS, and TSN 1200 and we are excited to build on this strong relationship in the years ahead.” 

“With ascending young stars across their roster, the Ottawa Senators are a key pillar of TSN and RDS’s industry-leading hockey coverage, and this new extended agreement represents the continuation of the successful partnership we’ve built together,” said Shawn Redmond, Vice President and General Manager, Bell Media Sports. “With this new long-term agreement in place, TSN and RDS subscribers across the region can enjoy exceptional live coverage of the team for years to come from our all-star broadcast teams in English and French.” 

TSN’s regional Ottawa Senators games continue to be available to viewers in the team’s designated broadcast region as defined by the NHL, which includes Eastern Ontario, Québec, and Atlantic Canada on TSN5. 

In addition to Ottawa Senators regional broadcasts, TSN also delivers coverage of the Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, and Toronto Maple Leafs. TSN is also the prime destination for industry-leading NHL news, information, and specials featuring the networks’ all-star team of Hockey Insiders and experts, including TRADECENTRE, FREE AGENT FRENZY, TSN HOCKEY SEASON PREVIEW, TOP 50 PLAYERS, TSN HOCKEY DRAFT RANKING, and more. 

Ottawa Senators and Bell Media Confirm New Long-Term Rights Extension

OTTAWA (April 2, 2026) – The Ottawa Senators and Bell Media announced today a new long-term rights extension ensuring regional Ottawa Senators games c...

TORONTO (April 2, 2026) – Canadian sports broadcasting icon Vic Rauter today announced his retirement following a distinguished career that has spanned 53 years.

This week, Rauter continues to lead TSN’s live coverage of the LGT WORLD MEN’S CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP, culminating with his final broadcast, the tournament’s Gold Medal Game, airing live this Saturday, April 4 at 4 p.m. ET on TSN, TSN.ca, and the TSN app.

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“When you’re a 19-year-old walking into a job at a radio station right out of college, you just can’t fathom this moment. But after an amazing 53 years on the air, and as this curling quadrennial comes to a close, I’ve made the decision that this is the right time to step away.

I’m so grateful for the many doors that have opened for me, most of all getting the chance to spend more than 40 years covering curling for this network. I’ve been blessed to be associated with this sport for so long. I started with the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship in Kamloops in 1986, and we’ve since watched it grow into a truly international game, being played at the highest level around the world.

I’d like to express a sincere thank you to all the fans who have watched us over the years, to my incredibly talented colleagues, and the wonderful friends I’ve made along the way. It’s been truly unforgettable, and I’ll cherish the memories always.”

— Vic Rauter

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“For more than five decades, Vic Rauter has been a recognizable voice to Canadian sports fans across the country. Along the way, Vic has led live coverage on TSN of almost every sport on our schedule, including nine Olympic Games, six FIFA World Cups, as well as hockey, baseball, and of course, as the voice of TSN’s Season of Champions curling.

Vic is an icon of sports broadcasting in Canada, and his exceptional work is a valuable example to any aspiring broadcaster who dreams of spending their career behind the mic. On behalf of everyone at TSN, we thank Vic for his incredible contributions to the network, and we wish him all the best in his retirement.”

— Shawn Redmond, Vice President and General Manager, Bell Media Sports

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About Vic Rauter
Best known as the voice of curling in Canada and around the world, Vic Rauter has anchored TSN’s curling coverage for more than 40 years. Rauter has provided the play-by-play commentary for TSN’s acclaimed coverage of Season of Champions curling, including events such as the MONTANA’S BRIER, SCOTTIES TOURNAMENT OF HEARTS, and the Women’s and Men’s World Curling Championships, for which he was recognized with nominations for both the Gemini and Canadian Screen Awards.

Raised in Toronto, Rauter began his broadcasting career in February 1973 at CFTR Radio as a news and sports reporter, before joining Toronto’s Global Television Network, followed by the CBC.

Rauter joined TSN in September 1985, and has since made contributions to nearly every live sporting event on the network, including coverage of MLS, NHL, MLB (including the Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos), Formula 1, figure skating, bowling, cricket, equestrian, and more.

A veteran of nine Olympic Games, Rauter first worked on the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles, followed by Calgary 1988, Barcelona 1992, Sydney 2000, Salt Lake City 2002, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, Vancouver 2010, and London 2012.

Rauter has also been a key player in TSN’s soccer coverage since 1986, providing commentary for the network’s coverage of the FIFA WORLD CUP in 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, and 2006.

Rauter’s decades-long association with Special Olympics began in the mid-1970s, and he has since volunteered with the organization to lead live coverage of telethons, host fundraisers, and participate in events for the Special Olympics Canada Champions Network.

TSN Commentator Vic Rauter Announces Retirement

TORONTO (April 2, 2026) – Canadian sports broadcasting icon Vic Rauter today announced his retirement following a distinguished career that has spanne...

APRIL 3 – THE HOUSEMAID *Movie Premiere* 

 	Based on the best-selling novel and directed by Paul Feig, THE HOUSEMAID follows Millie (Sydney Sweeney) who accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous – a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power.   

APRIL 6 – FORENSIC FACTOR *Season 9 Premiere* 

 	Season 9 of FORENSIC FACTOR premieres Sunday, April 5 at 10 p.m. ET on USA Network, and streams next day on Crave. In this can’t-miss ninth season, cases include the Southern Gothic tale of the Murdaugh murders, a deadly intruder caught by new and unproven digital technology, a philandering preacher who nearly gets away with murder, a random killing solved by a mere bullet casing, a novel and unexpected murderer, and a serial killer pinned down by a dogged investigator and forensic science. 

***Media Note: Assets for Crave programming are available at the Bell Media press site, The Lede, here   

Programming Premieres and Key Finales for the week of April 2 – 8. 

*All Programming Subject to Change*    

Movies 

April 3 – BLUE MOON 

April 3 – ADULTHOOD 

April 3 – PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH 

April 3 – THE HOUSEMAID 

April 3 – DOG DAYS 

April 3 – YOU HURT MY FEELINGS 

April 5 – NELLY KNOWS MYSTERIES: ALL MANNERS OF MURDER *Canadian Title* 

April 8 – OUT STANDING *Canadian Title* 

 

STARZ

April 2 – MEDITATION PARK *Canadian Title* 

April 2 – PERCY *Canadian Title* 

April 3 – I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST 

April 3 – POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU 

April 3 – SENSE AND SENSIBILITY 

April 3 – GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS 

 

Additional Highlights

April 2 – French Crave Original LE RETOUR D'ANNA BRODEUR S2 E9-10 (Season Finale)  

April 6 – French Crave Original VIE DE CHANTIER S6 E1 (Season Premiere) 

April 7 – French Crave Original J'AI ÉTÉ KIDNAPPÉ S1 E1-3 (Season Premiere) 

April 7 – ICONS UNEARTHED: TRANSFORMERS S1 E1 (Series Premiere) 

April 8 – French Crave Original KARINE ET LA MAISON JAUNE S2 E1-2 (Season Premiere) 

 

Next Day on Crave

April 2 – THE MASKED SINGER S14 E12 (Season Finale) *following CTV 

April 6 – FORENSIC FACTOR S9 E1 (Season Premiere) *following USA Network 

April 6 – MY PET ATE WHAT? S2 E1 (Season Premiere) *Canadian Title* *following CTV Wild Channel 

April 7 – EXTRACTED S2 E10 (Season Finale) *following CTV 

April 7 – MEMORY OF A KILLER S1 E10 (Season Finale) *following CTV 

April 7 – ST. DENIS MEDICAL S2 E18 (Season Finale) *following CTV 

April 8 – ARABIA’S BEST KEPT SECRETS WITH CLIVE STANDEN S1 E1 (Series Premiere) *Canadian Title* *following USA Network 

April 8 – HIGH POTENTIAL S2 E18 (Season Finale) *following CTV 

April 8 – BEST MEDICINE S1 E13 (Season Finale) *following CTV 

April 2 – 8: Crave Weekly Streaming Overview

APRIL 3 – THE HOUSEMAID *Movie Premiere*  Based on the best-selling novel and directed by Paul Feig, THE HOUSEMAID follows Millie (Sydney Sweeney) who...

HIGHLIGHTS 

APRIL 1 – Canadian Original THE MIGHTIEST *Season 3 Premiere*

 	THE MIGHTIEST is a high-energy, action-packed adventure taking viewers into the world of the biggest, fastest, and most unique mechanical marvels working today. From the stratosphere to the open sea, these monstrous machines push the boundaries of engineering and ingenuity as they redefine strength, speed, and scale. With immersive points of view, 360° storytelling and insightful expert interviews, THE MIGHTIEST highlights the machines and people that keep our world running. Season 3 premieres Tuesday, March 31 at 10 p.m. ET on USA Network, and streams next day on Crave, with new episodes dropping weekly.


APRIL 3 – THE HOUSEMAID *Movie Premiere*

 	Based on the best-selling novel and directed by Paul Feig, THE HOUSEMAID follows Millie (Sydney Sweeney) who accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous – a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power.

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APRIL 6 – FORENSIC FACTOR *Season 9 Premiere*

 	Season 9 of FORENSIC FACTOR premieres Sunday, April 5 at 10 p.m. ET on USA Network, and streams next day on Crave. In this can’t-miss ninth season, cases include the Southern Gothic tale of the Murdaugh murders, a deadly intruder caught by new and unproven digital technology, a philandering preacher who nearly gets away with murder, a random killing solved by a mere bullet casing, a novel and unexpected murderer, and a serial killer pinned down by a dogged investigator and forensic science.

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APRIL 9 – THE MINIATURE WIFE 

 	Based on a short story written by Manuel Gonzalez, the one-hour, 10-episode dramedy, THE MINIATURE WIFE, examines the power (im)balances between spouses Lindy (Elizabeth Banks) and Les (Matthew Macfadyen) after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis. The first four episodes drop on April 9, followed by two episodes weekly on Thursdays. 

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APRIL 9 – HBO Max Original Series HACKS *Season 5 Premiere*

 	The Emmy®-winning HBO Max original series HACKS returns for its fifth and final season on Thursday, April 9 at 9 p.m. ET. The 10-episode season follows a weekly release schedule with new episodes dropping Thursdays, and two episodes dropping on April 30 and May 7. In the aftermath of mistaken and unflattering news reports that she passed away, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and Ava (Hannah Einbinder) return to Las Vegas more determined than ever to secure Deborah’s legacy as a comedian.

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APRIL 10 – SORRY, BABY *Movie Premiere*

 	Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on… for everyone around her, at least. When a beloved friend visits on the brink of a major milestone, Agnes starts to realize just how stuck she’s been and begins to work through how to move forward. SORRY, BABY is written, directed by, and starring Eva Victor, alongside Naomi Ackie (Blink Twice), Lucas Hedges (Manchester by the Sea), John Carroll Lynch (Zodiac), Louis Cancelmi (The Irishman), and Kelly McCormack (GEORGE &amp; TAMMY).

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APRIL 12 – HBO Original Series EUPHORIA *Season 3 Premiere*

 	Created, written, directed, and executive produced by Emmy nominee and DGA Award® winner Sam Levinson, and starring two-time Emmy winner Zendaya, the eight-episode third season of the critically acclaimed juggernaut EUPHORIA begins streaming Sunday, April 12 at 9 p.m. ET. Taking place five years after the events of Season 2, and seeing the return of series regulars Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, Eric Dane, and Maude Apatow, Season 3 follows the group of childhood friends as they wrestle with the virtue of faith, the possibility of redemption, and the problem of evil. EUPHORIA follows a weekly release schedule with new episodes dropping Sundays at 9 p.m. ET.

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APRIL 14 – HBO Original Series THE DARK WIZARD *Series Premiere*

 	THE DARK WIZARD is an unflinching portrait of Dean Potter, one of the world’s most influential and controversial climbers, BASE jumpers, and highline walkers. The series traces the jaw dropping feats that made him a legend, as well as the personal turmoil that defined his life. The four-part HBO Original docuseries debuts Tuesday, April 14 at 9 p.m. ET.

 

APRIL 22 – CASH CAB *Season 10 Premiere*

 	CASH CAB is back for its 10th season with 26 all-new episodes where unsuspecting passengers become instant contestants on the hit game show on wheels. Hosted by Adam Growe, riders answer trivia to win cash—while wrong answers earn strikes, and three strikes ends the game at the curb. Fan-favourite twists like the Red Light Challenge return, alongside the double or nothing finale Cash Cab Karaoke, where contestants must sing for their money or lose it all! Two new episodes air Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on Much and stream next day on Crave.

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APRIL 24 – Crave Original Series LATE BLOOMER *Season 3 Premiere* 

 	Season 3 of the hit Crave Original dramedy LATE BLOOMER debuts its two-episode premiere on Friday, April 24. Executive produced, created by, and starring Jasmeet Raina, the eight-episode third season follows Jasmeet Dutta (Raina) who after closing a chapter on his last relationship, turns the page with new heights in his career, including starring in his first film, entering the livestream world, and growing a dedicated fandom. But as he battles the pressures of his career, he struggles to maintain his relationships with his friends and family. LATE BLOOMER follows a weekly release schedule with new episodes streaming Fridays.

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APRIL 24 – HALF MAN *Limited Series Premiere*

 	Niall (Jamie Bell) and Ruben (Richard Gadd) are brothers. Not related in blood but the closest you can get. One, fierce and loyal. The other, meek and mild-mannered. Inseparable youth. Brought into each other’s lives through death and circumstance, all they have is each other… But when Ruben turns up at Niall’s wedding three decades later, everything seems different. He is on edge. Shifty. Not acting like himself. And soon, an explosion of violence takes place which catapults us back through their lives, from the eighties to the present day. Capturing 30 years in the lives of these broken men, HALF MAN is a six-part limited series from Emmy-winning creator Richard Gadd (BABY REINDEER) exploring brotherhood, violence, and the intense fragility of male relationships.

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New Programming
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HBO and HBO Max 

April 9 – HBO Max’s HACKS, Season 5, Episode 1 (Season Premiere)

April 12 – HBO’s DTF ST. LOUIS, Season 1, Episode 7 (Finale)

April 12 – HBO’s EUPHORIA, Season 3, Episode 1 (Season Premiere)

April 14 – HBO’s THE DARK WIZARD, Episode 1 (Docuseries Premiere)

April 16 – HBO Max’s THE PITT, Season 2, Episode 15 (Season Finale)

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Movies

April 3 – BLUE MOON

April 3 – ADULTHOOD

April 3 – PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH

April 3 – THE HOUSEMAID

April 3 – DOG DAYS

April 3 – YOU HURT MY FEELINGS

April 8 – OUT STANDING *Canadian Title*

April 9 – AWAY FROM HER *Canadian Title*

April 9 – THE RUNAWAYS 

April 10 – COLD PURSUIT

April 10 – SOPHIE’S CHOICE

April 10 – SORRY, BABY

April 10 – OH, HI! 

April 10 – SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE 

April 10 – BORDER HUNTERS 

April 15 – IT COMES IN WAVES *Canadian Title*

April 16 – THE BEST YOU CAN 

April 17 – LE TRAIN *Canadian Title*

April 17 – CHAMPIONS 

April 17 – SPOILER ALERT

April 17 – VIOLENT NIGHT

April 17 – THE LONG WALK 

April 17 – SOUL ON FIRE 

April 17 THE STRANGERS : CHAPTER 2

April 24 – GONE GIRL 

April 24 – GOOD TIME 

April 24 – BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE

April 24 – THE PENGUIN LESSONS

April 24 – NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON’T

April 24 – SLEEPING DOGS

April 28 – DIRTY HARRY

April 30 – THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER

April 30 – INDOMPTABLES 

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STARZ

April 2 – MEDITATION PARK *Canadian Title*

April 2 – PERCY *Canadian Title*

April 3 – I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST

April 3 – POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU

April 3 – SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

April 3 – GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS

April 9 – AWAY FROM HER *Canadian Title*

April 9 – STILL MINE *Canadian Title*

April 10 – COLD PURSUIT

April 10 – IDENTITY THIEF 

April 10 – SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME

April 10 – DOWNTON ABBEY

April 10 – SOPHIE’S CHOICE

April 16 – EMPIRE OF DIRT *Canadian Title*

April 16 – BREAKFAST WITH SCOT *Canadian Title*

April 17 – CHAMPIONS

April 17 – ANNIVERSARY 

April 17 – TRAINWRECK 

April 17 – SPOILER ALERT

April 17 – VIOLENT NIGHT

April 23 – MONSIEUR LAZHAR *Canadian Title*

April 23 – BEFORE MY HEART FALLS *Canadian Title*

April 24 – GOOD TIME 

April 24 – JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 

April 24 – MY SPY 

April 24 – COUPLES RETREAT

April 30 – A BEAUTIFUL MIND

 

Additional Highlights

April 6 – French Crave Original VIE DE CHANTIER, Season 6, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) *Canadian Title*

April 7 – ICONS UNEARTHED: TRANSFORMERS, Season 1, Episode 1 (Series Premiere)

April 7 – French Crave Original J’AI ÉTÉ KIDNAPPÉ, Season 1, Episode 1-3 (Series Premiere) *Canadian Title*

April 8 – French Crave Original KARINE ET LA MAISON JAUNE, Season 2, Episode 1-2 (Season Premiere) *Canadian Title*

April 9 – French Crave Original LES CRUES, Season 1, Episode 1-4 (Series Premiere) *Canadian Title*

April 10 – TRAQUEURS DE CHARS, Season 2, Episode 1-3 (Season Premiere)

April 12 – WATCHING YOU (Season 1)

April 17 – ICONS OF FRENCH CINEMA 

April 17 – RUAPUL’S DRAG RACE, Season 18, Episode 16 (Season Finale)

April 22 – Crave Original THE LAST CAPTAINS, Season 2, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) *Canadian Title*

April 24 – Crave Original LATE BLOOMER, Season 3, Episode 1-2 (Season Premiere) *Canadian Title*

April 24 – HALF MAN, Season 1, Episode 1 (Series Premiere)

 

Next Day on Crave

April 1 – THE MIGHTIEST, Season 3, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) *Canadian Title* *following USA Network

April 6 – FORENSIC FACTOR, Season 9, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) *Canadian Title* *following Oxygen True Crime

April 6 – MY PET ATE WHAT?!, Season 2, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) *Canadian Title*

April 8 – BEST KEPT SECRETS, Season 1, Episode 1 (Series Premiere) *Canadian Title* *following USA Network

April 27 – WWE LFG, Season 3, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) *following Much

April 2026: Crave Streaming Overview 

HIGHLIGHTS  APRIL 1 – Canadian Original THE MIGHTIEST *Season 3 Premiere* THE MIGHTIEST is a high-energy, action-packed adventure taking viewers into...

March 27 – Crave Original Docuseries BLUE COLLAR *Series Premiere*   

 	Each episode of BLUE COLLAR focuses on a single profession, following Dan Petronijevic (THE TRADES) as he arrives as a rookie with no script, no stunt doubles, and no way to fake it. Throughout, he works alongside seasoned professionals who set the pace and have zero patience for dead weight. Part workplace comedy, part trial by fire, the original docuseries celebrates the resilience, loyalty, humour, and hard work found in everyday working-class life. Petronijevic swaps punchlines for pressure by stepping into some of Canada’s toughest, dirtiest, and most physically demanding jobs. All 10 episodes of BLUE COLLAR are available for streaming on Friday, March 27. 

 

March 27 – ANACONDA (2025) *Movie Premiere* 

 	The entirely original comedy, inspired by the cinematic 'classic' film Anaconda, features Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd), who have been best friends since they were kids and always dreamed of remaking their all-time favorite movie. When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they head deep into the Amazon to start filming. But things get real when an actual giant anaconda appears, turning their comically chaotic movie set into a deadly situation. 

 

April 1 – Canadian Original THE MIGHTIEST *Season 3 Premiere* 

 	THE MIGHTIEST is a high-energy, action-packed adventure taking viewers into the world of the biggest, fastest, and most unique mechanical marvels working today. From the stratosphere to the open sea, these monstrous machines push the boundaries of engineering and ingenuity as they redefine strength, speed, and scale. With immersive points of view, 360° storytelling and insightful expert interviews, THE MIGHTIEST highlights the machines and people that keep our world running. Season 3 premieres Tuesday, March 31 at 10 p.m. on USA Network, and streams next day on Crave, with new episodes dropping weekly. 

 

***Media Note: Assets for Crave programming are available at the Bell Media press site, The Lede, here   

   

Programming Premieres and Key Finales for the week of March 26 – April 1. 

*All Programming Subject to Change*    

 

HBO and HBO Max 

March 27 – COLOR THEORIES BY JULIO TORRES (New Comedy Special) 

March 27 – PRIVILEGES S1 E1 (Series Premiere)  

 

Movies 

March 27 – ANNIVERSARY 

March 27 – PRETTY THING 

March 27 – ANACONDA (2025) 

March 27 – OFF THE GRID 

March 27 – DIRTY DANCING (1987) 

March 27 – INGRID GOES WEST 

 

STARZ

March 27 – ONE WEEK *Canadian Title*  

March 27 – TAKE THIS WALTZ *Canadian Title* 

March 27 – THE FABELMANS 

March 27 – LONG LIFE, HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY *Canadian Title* 

March 27 – SCORE: A HOCKEY MUSICAL *Canadian Title* 

March 27 – SHOOTING STARS 

 

Additional Highlights

March 27 – Crave Original BLUE COLLAR S1 E1-10 (Series Premiere) *Canadian Title* 

March 27 – PRIVILEGES S1 E1 (Series Premiere) 

March 30 – CLUB CUMMING S1 E1-2 (Series Premiere) 

April 1 – Canadian Original THE MIGHTIEST S3 E1 (Season Premiere)  

 

Next Day on Crave

April 1 – Canadian Original THE MIGHTIEST S3 E1 (Season Premiere) *following USA Network 

March 26 – April 1: Crave Weekly Streaming Overview

March 27 – Crave Original Docuseries BLUE COLLAR *Series Premiere*    Each episode of BLUE COLLAR focuses on a single profession, following Dan Petron...

TORONTO (March 24, 2026) – Season 3 of the half-hour Crave Original dramedy series LATE BLOOMER takes root with a two-episode premiere on Friday, April 24. Created by and starring Jasmeet Raina, the series follows Jasmeet Dutta (Raina) a 30-something Punjabi Canadian trying to get his life together. The eight-episode season follows a weekly release schedule, with new episodes streaming Fridays. 

After closing a chapter on his last relationship, Season 3 sees Jasmeet turn the page with new heights in his career, including starring in his first film, entering the livestream world, and growing a dedicated fandom. But as he battles the pressures of his career, he struggles to maintain his relationships with his friends and family. 

Returning cast alongside Raina this season include: Baljinder Singh Atwal (DES PARDES); Sandeep Bali; Ashley Ganger (GRAND ARMY); Sugenja Sri (THE HANDMAID’S TALE); Ahamed Weinberg (INSECURE); Sachin Mahashi; and Sukhman Gill. Joining the cast are Usha Kiran Uppal as Gurdeep's stern mother Dadi; Amit Aujila as Jasmeet’s manager Navi; Megha Sandhu (PAINKILLER) as Jasmeet’s long-lost friend Maya; and TikTok content creator Prayag Mishra who plays the fast-rising social media star – and Jasmeet’s worst nightmare – Prem.  

LATE BLOOMER is produced by Blink49 Studios and Ethriel Productions in association with Bell Media and with the participation of the Canada Media Fund, the Bell Fund, and tax credit assistance from of the Government of Ontario, and the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit. Jasmeet Raina is Executive Producer, Creator, Star, Director and Co-Showrunner; Nelu Handa is Executive Producer and Co-Showrunner; and Baljinder Dhawan is Executive Producer. Fawzia Mirza is Director and Consulting Producer. Nelson Kuo-Lee is Producer. Robbie David is Series Producer.  Executive Producers are Nelson Kuo-Lee, John Morayniss, Daphne Park, Virginia Rankin, Clayton Peters and Russell Peters.  Kaveh Mohebbi is Co-Executive Producer, Creative Producer is Nafisa Murji and Supervising Producers are Tashi Bieler and Mara Dunker. 

For Bell Media, Mike McShane is Director of Digital Development, Original Programming; Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Kelsey-Ann Maria is Production Executive, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is Vice President, Content Development &amp; Programming, as well as Executive Producer. 

For Blink49 Studios, Pancho Mansfield is President, Global Scripted Television; Carolyn Newman is Executive Vice President, Global Scripted Television; Tashi Bieler is Senior Vice President, Head of Production; Nafisa Murji is Director of Scripted Development; Mara Dunker is Production Executive. 

The series is distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus.  

April Showers Bring Crave Flowers with Season 3 of LATE BLOOMER, Premiering April 24

TORONTO (March 24, 2026) – Season 3 of the half-hour Crave Original dramedy series LATE BLOOMER takes root with a two-episode premiere on Friday, Apri...

TORONTO (March 18, 2026) – Crave today announced that Sky has acquired YAGA for the United Kingdom and Ireland through a deal secured by Sphere Abacus. The announcement comes as Sky showcases the series – Crave’s first, half-hour, original drama series – as part of its “Up Next” presentation today in London. Additional territory announcements are expected to follow in the coming weeks.

“YAGA is exactly the kind of bold, genre-defying storytelling that travels,” said Justin Stockman, Vice President, Content Development &amp; Programming, Bell Media. “Sky’s decision to bring this series to audiences in the UK and Ireland speaks to the universal appeal of Kat Sandler’s vision and the exceptional work of our cast and creative team. We look forward to sharing more territory announcements very soon.”

Based on the hit play by Kat Sandler, who also serves as writer and showrunner, the Crave Original series reimagines the myth of Baba Yaga as a contemporary mystery thriller set in a small coastal town. Produced by Front Street Pictures and Blink49 Studios in partnership with Crave, YAGA is co-directed by David Frazee and Rachel Talalay. The series is executive produced by Mackenzie Donaldson, Andrew Miller, and Carrie-Anne Moss, and produced by Charles Cooper.

YAGA follows Rapp (Noah Reid), a private investigator who arrives in a small coastal town to investigate the disappearance of a young heir to a powerful fishery, Henry Park (Hudson Williams). He finds himself at odds with an apprehensive local detective, Carson (Clark Backo), a charismatic university professor with a taste for younger men, Katherine (Carrie-Anne Moss), and a labyrinth of enigmatic suspects, secret lives, and ancient magic.

Distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus, YAGA will be available as either four one-hour episodes, or eight half-hour episodes on Sky and other international broadcasters.

The Sky deal follows Bell Media’s recent international sales momentum, including a set of deals for HEATED RIVALRY, the hockey-romance series that has become a worldwide sensation.

Crave Original Series YAGA Acquired by Sky for UK and Ireland with Additional Territories to Follow

TORONTO (March 18, 2026) – Crave today announced that Sky has acquired YAGA for the United Kingdom and Ireland through a deal secured by Sphere Abacus...

MARCH 20 – Crave Original Series THE TRADES *Season 3 Premiere* 

 	THE TRADES centres around Todd “Goldenarm” Stool (Robb Wells, TRAILER PARK BOYS), a pipefitter from a working-class background. After successfully unionizing Conch to overturn Jenn Conch’s (Jennifer Irwin, SUPERSTORE) scheme to save money in Season 2, Todd’s officially the General Foreman. This season, he walks the thin line between friend and boss. Meanwhile, Audrey (Anastasia Phillips, MOONSHINE) is secretly hooking up with Backwoods (Daniel Petronijevic, LETTERKENNY). It’s actually not so-secretly: everyone knows, except Todd! Chelsea (Jennifer Spence, YOU ME HER), beloved site manager, faces an uncomfortable truth–as long as Jenn Conch is in the picture, her biggest job is “nepo babysitter”–not exactly a career woman’s dream. Yes, Jenn Conch has returned to Imperial Valley and is all about fitting in, with non-traditional policies and unhinged antics. The crew balances the pressures of work with enough chaos, pranks and name-calling to offend for fun. Guest stars this season include Alex Lifeson, Mary Walsh, and Jon Lovitz. The first two episodes of THE TRADES drop on Friday, March 20, followed by new episodes on subsequent Fridays. 

March 22 – SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK *Series Premiere* 

 	SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK, the British adaptation of the late-night franchise that has shaped comedy and pop culture for more than five decades, makes it highly anticipated debut with special host Tina Fey, followed by Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed in the weeks ahead. This is the first-ever UK version of the legendary format, bringing the show’s signature live, fast-paced energy to British audiences, and follows the same beloved structure as the original, introducing a new generation of comedy players in a core cast, alongside a rotating slate of guest hosts, and live musical performances. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK airs Saturdays at 10 pm ET beginning March 21 on CTV Comedy, and streams on Crave.

March 22 – HBO Original Series THE COMEBACK *Season 3 Premiere*  

 	A decade after Season 2, the HBO Original comedy series THE COMEBACK, from Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow, returns for a third and final season. Previously announced cast includes Lisa Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky, Laura Silverman, Damian Young and Tim Bagley, Matt Cook, Jack O’Brien, Ella Stiller, John Early, Barry Shabaka Henley, Abbi Jacobson, Tony Macht, Brittany O’Grady, Zane Phillips, Julian Stern, and Andrew Scott. The eight episode season debuts on Sunday, March 22 with new episodes streaming weekly

***Media Note: Assets for Crave programming are available at the Bell Media press site, The Lede, here   

Programming Premieres and Key Finales for the week of March 19 – 25. 

*All Programming Subject to Change*    

 

HBO and HBO Max

March 20 – NEIGHBORS S1 E6 (Season Finale) 

March 22 – THE COMEBACK S3 E1 (Season Premiere) 

 

Movies

March 20 – I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST 

March 20 – A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE 

March 20 – GOLDA 

March 20 – JOHN WICK 

March 20 – JOHN WICK 2 

March 20 – ON SERA HEUREUX *Canadian Title*   

March 20 – DIABOLICAL: THE EPSTEIN FILES 

 

STARZ

March 20 – HALLOWEEN ENDS 

March 20 – SECOND ACT 

March 20 – REBELLE 

March 20 – SHAZAM! 

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Additional Highlights

March 20 – Crave Original THE TRADES S3 E1 (Season Premiere) *Canadian Title* 

March 20 – Crave Original ELLES ONT TUÉ S1 E1-8  

March 22 – SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK (Series Premiere) 

 

Next Day on Crave

March 22 – SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK S1 E1  (Series Premiere) *following CTV Comedy

March 23 – SULLIVAN'S CROSSING S4 E1 (Season Premiere) *following CTV 

March 19 – 25: Crave Weekly Streaming Overview

MARCH 20 – Crave Original Series THE TRADES *Season 3 Premiere*  THE TRADES centres around Todd “Goldenarm” Stool (Robb Wells, TRAILER PARK BOYS), a p...