Son Of A Critch

It’s currently streaming on (in Canada) and The CW (in the US). It’s the perfect palate cleanser after all the heavy, dark dramas we usually binge.

Based on the bestselling memoir by comedian Mark Critch (yes, the guy from This Hour Has 22 Minutes ), the show is a semi-autobiographical look at growing up in 1980s St. John’s, Newfoundland. Son of a Critch

This central tension—Mark’s desire to be seen as mature versus his utter lack of real-world experience—provides the show's comedic engine. Whether he is trying to navigate the complex politics of the school bus or attempting to understand his father's nightly news broadcasts, Mark approaches life with a mixture of wide-eyed optimism and neurotic cynicism. It’s currently streaming on (in Canada) and The

The show premiered on the in January 2022 to record-breaking viewership, quickly expanding its global footprint to international networks like The CW in the United States, Netflix , Paramount+ in the UK, and RTÉ One in Ireland. Following a highly successful multi-year run, production has officially begun on its fifth and final season , set to premiere in Fall 2026, which will bring the beloved story to a close with Mark’s high school graduation. The Story and Premise John’s, Newfoundland

It is impossible to discuss without acknowledging the real Mark Critch. Longtime Canadian viewers know him from This Hour Has 22 Minutes , where he built a career on political satire.

: As of early 2026, the series has aired four seasons.

Critch the actor playing Critch the father is a brilliant meta-layer. He isn't playing a "TV dad"; he is playing his actual dad . The love and frustration feel authentic because they are.