The Beaverton 

A Canadian news satire series which features news stories and editorial pieces whose structure and layout mirror those of conventional news but whose content is contorted to make humorous commentary on Canadian and world issues.

Creators:

Jeff Detsky, Luke Gordon Field, Alexander Saxton

Stars:

Emma Hunter, Miguel Rivas, Laura Cilevitz

1 win & 8 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Emma Hunter	...	Self - Host / ... 37 episodes, 2016-2019
Miguel Rivas	...	Self - Host / ... 37 episodes, 2016-2019
Laura Cilevitz	...	Self - Correspondent 19 episodes, 2016-2018
Marilla Wex	...	Self - Correspondent / ... 18 episodes, 2016-2018
Aisha Alfa	...	Self - Correspondent / ... 15 episodes, 2016-2018

Storyline

The Beaverton is a weekly satirical news show airing Wednesdays at 10:30 pm on Comedy, just before The Daily Show. A televised adaptation of the immensely popular website TheBeaverton.com it files fictional stories of the utmost importance.

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Plot Keywords:

news satire | political satire | u.s. politics | canadian politics | male female partnership | 

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Genres:

Comedy | News

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Website co-founder Luke Gordon Field and Senior Editors Jacob Duarte Spiel & Alexander Saxton also write for the show.

User Reviews

Bad - I'm Canadian.

Some reviews say you have to be Canadian. I am Canadian. It is bad. Really bad. It's poorly written. It's not biting satire. It's just childish.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site The Beaverton

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 November 2016 (Canada)

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pier 21 Films

Technical Specs

Color:

Color