SurrealEstate
SurrealEstate is a Canadian paranormal drama television series that premiered on July 16, 2021, on CTV Sci-Fi Channel. In May 2022, it was renewed for a second season.
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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 | 14 |
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Production locations | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
Running time | 43 minutes |
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Original network | CTV Sci-Fi Channel |
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.
- Sarah Levy as agent Susan Ireland, the newcomer of the agency. She's a people person, acting as the agency public relations.
- 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, the front desk manager.
- Tennille Read as Megan Donovan, the victim of a haunted house tied to Roman. (season 1, one episode season 2)[1]
Recurring
- Jennifer Dale as Victoria Roman[2]
Guest
- Melanie Scrofano, reuniting with her Wynonna Earp co-star Rozon, appeared in one episode and directed two episodes
Episodes
Series overview
Season 1 (2021)
No. overall | No. in season | Title [3] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [3] | USA viewers | |
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1 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 10 | "The House Always Wins" | Paolo Barzman | George R. Olson | September 17, 2021 | 350,000[13] | |
The Donovan House confronts Luke and the team with their deepest losses and greatest regrets. |
Season 2 (2023)
No. overall | No. in season | Title [3] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [3] | USA viewers |
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11 | 1 | "Trust the Process" | Danishka Esterhazy | George R. Olson | October 4, 2023 | TBD |
12 | 2 | "Truth in Advertising" | Danishka Esterhazy | Thomas Pepper | October 11, 2023 | TBD |
13 | 3 | "The Butler Didn't" | Danishka Esterhazy | Duana Taha | October 18, 2023 | TBD |
14 | 4 | "I Put a Spell on You" | Danishka Esterhazy | Gillian Müller | October 25, 2023 | TBD |
15 | 5 | "Art & Science" | TBA | TBA | November 1, 2023 | TBD |
16 | 6 | "Set Your Flag on Fire" | TBA | TBA | November 8, 2023 | TBD |
Notes
- This episode was first released on Video on Demand on July 16, 2021.
Production
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.[14] Tim Rozon was cast in the lead role of Luke Roman;[15] 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.[14]
The series premiered on July 16, 2021, on CTV Sci-Fi Channel.[2]
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.[16] In May 2022, it was announced Syfy had reversed its cancellation.[17] The second season moved to the fall, premiering on October 4, 2023.[18][3]
Broadcast
In the United States, the first season of SurrealEstate was broadcast on Syfy.[15]
In March 2022, it was announced Leonine Studios had sold the rights to the series to more than 160 territories.[19]
References
- 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.
- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
- "LEONINE Studios: Surrealestate sold to more than 160 territories". Prensario Internacional. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.