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BCE's Bravo orders second season of 19-2

2014-04-01 13:01 ET - News Release

Ms. Andrea Allen reports

BRAVO'S #1 NEW SERIES, 19-2, RENEWED FOR SECOND SEASON

After a breakthrough inaugural season, Bravo has ordered a second season of its hit character-driven drama, 19-2. The announcement comes in advance of the heart-stopping season 1 finale airing this Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at 9 p.m. ET, exclusively on Bravo, and just before Content Television & Digital introduces the series internationally at MIPTV next week. An additional 10 one-hour episodes have been ordered of the series, which has become a critical and ratings success, and which continues to attract social media buzz.

Since its premiere in January, 19-2 has averaged 190,000 viewers an episode, making it a top 3 program on Bravo, just behind Dallas and Perception this year, and making it Bravo's No. 1 new series of the season. More than 800,000 unique viewers watch 19-2 a week, and the series has reached nearly three million Canadians to date. For viewers looking to get on 19-2's beat, full episodes of 19-2 are available on the Bravo website and the Bravo GO app after their broadcast premieres.

"With brilliant acting and captivating storylines, 19-2 is as emotive as it is intense," said Phil King, president, CTV, sports, and entertainment programming. "This character-driven series resonates with Bravo viewers who have come to expect the best in drama. We're extremely happy to work with such creative and dynamic partners as Sphere Media Plus and Echo Media for a second season."

"We're excited to introduce this fantastic new, original drama series to our international buyers. [The series] 19-2's intelligent, character-driven storylines offer truly immersive prime-time content, which we are confident will engage viewers globally," said Greg Phillips, president of Content Television & Digital. "The launch of this new English-language version on Bravo is already generating huge buzz, and we're looking forward to expanding its success to the international stage."

In the climactic season finale of 19-2, entitled "Winter" (premiering Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at 9 p.m. ET), Nick (Adrian Holmes) receives devastating news and struggles to contain his explosive response. A surprise visitor lands in Ben's (Jared Keeso) life, forcing him to make some very hard decisions.

On social media, 19-2 continues to attract positive conversation.

The series 19-2 is co-produced by Sphere Media Plus and Echo Media in association with Bell Media. Executive producers are Jocelyn Deschenes and Carolyn Newman from Sphere Media Plus and Luc Catelain from Echo Media. The series 19-2 is an English adaptation of the hit Quebec series from the creators and stars of the original, Real Bosse and Claude Legault, and director Podz. Executive producer Bruce Smith (Durham County) also acts as showrunner and writer. Jesse Mckeown (Da Vinci's Inquest, Rogue) and Virginia Rankin are co-executive producers. Directors are Louis Choquette, who also directed the series' pilot episode, and Erik Canuel. Production executives for Bell Media are Gosia Kamela and Tom Hastings. Trish Williams is director, independent production, Bell Media. Corrie Coe is senior vice-president, independent production, Bell Media. Catherine MacLeod is senior vice-president, specialty channels and Bell Media production. Phil King is president, CTV, sports and entertainment programming.

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