With ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Kim’s Covenience’ Over, Can Canada Deliver Its Next Global Hit?
Amber Dowling All eyes will be on the Canadian TV industry over the next month as major players such as public broadcaster CBC, Bell Media, Rogers and Corus unveil their 2021-22 upfront plans. But this year, in the wake of heavy hitters like “Schitt’s Creek” and “Kim’s Convenience” coming to an end, the pressure for networks to find the next global-facing series is palpable.Upfront season follows one of the most tumultuous years for Canadian television in recent memory.