Terminal City (TV series)

Terminal City (TV series)

Infobox Television
show_name = Terminal City


caption =
format = drama
camera =
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runtime = 50 mins.
creator = Angus Fraser
developer =
executive_producer = Angus Fraser
Jayme Pfahl
Gordon Mark (producer)
starring = Gil Bellows
Paul Soles
Jane McLean
Katie Boland
Adam Butcher
Ross Birchall
Nico McEown
Maria del Mar
narrated =
opentheme =
endtheme =
country = flagicon|Canada Canada
network = The Movie Network
Movie Central
Citytv
first_aired = October 17, 2005
last_aired = December 19, 2005
num_episodes = 10
website = http://www.terminalcity.tv
imdb_id = 0442732
tv_com_id = 31336

"Terminal City" was a Canadian mini-series about a woman (Maria del Mar) diagnosed with breast cancer while running a failing reality tv show turning it into a hit as her life and body begin to change.

Cast

* Maria del Mar ... as Katie
* Gil Bellows ... as Ari
* Paul Soles ... as Saul
* Jane McLean ... as Jane
* Katie Boland ... as Sarah
* Adam Butcher ... as Nicky
* Nico McEown ... as Eli
* Ross Birchall ... as Kristov

Critical reviews

* "Terminal City"...A new breed (and calibre) of must-see Canadian TV." - Gayle MacDonald, "The Globe and Mail"
* "World class writing and acting...HBO calibre." - John McKay, Canadian Press
* "A challenging, deeply disturbing 10-part hour drama that raises the bar considerably." - Jim Bawden, "Star Week"
* "Terminal City" is one of the most original and intricate explorations of family dynamics ever created for television in this country." - Alison Cunningham, "TV Times"
* "Morality comes calling: "Terminal City" is like "Six Feet Under" with a comic twist." - Bill Brioux, "Toronto Sun"
* "Exceptional drama." - Alex Strachan, CanWest News Service
* "A challenging, relentlessly ambitious ride worth taking." - BB, "Dose"
* "Elegantly sinister, comic and deeply moving. Maria Del Mar in the tough lead role, handles it with aplomb." - John Doyle, "The Globe and Mail"
* "Challenging, evocative, addictive." - Rob Salem, "The Toronto Star"
* "New provocative drama." - Tara Merrin, "Calgary Sun"

Production notes

* Originally conceived as a feature film, "Terminal City" was filmed in Victoria, British Columbia in 76 days and won 11 Leo Awards plus 2 nominations.

Broadcasters

* In Canada, Terminal City originally aired its first run episodes on The Movie Network and Movie Central, later being rerun on Citytv.
* In the United States, Sundance Channel picked up the series and began airing the series in March 2008.

External links

* [http://www.terminalcity.tv Official website]


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