Son Of A Critch Season 5: Hilarious Mischief and Heartwarming Memories in 1980s Newfoundland

Production Details

Title: Son Of A Critch

Format: Series (Season 5) / CBC

Production Begins: Q2 2026

Filming Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland

Producer: Andrew Barnsley, Ben Murray, Allan Hawco, Anita Kapila, Perry Chafe, Renuka Jeyapalan

Writer/Producer: Tim McAuliffe, Mark Critch

Director: John Vatcher, Vanessa Matsui, Joyce Wong, Deanne Foley

Production Manager: Janine Squires

Production Coordinator: Marina Petrov

1st Assistant Director: Daniel Murphy, Kelly Warren

Casting Directors: Sara Kay, Jenny Lewis

Synopsis

What could be better than growing up in the 1980s? How about growing up in 1980s Newfoundland, which–as Mark Critch will tell you–was more like the 1960s. Take a trip to where it all began in this funny and warm look back on his formative years. Here we find a young Mark trick-or-treating at a used car lot, getting locked out of school on a fourth-floor window ledge, faking an asthma attack to avoid being arrested by military police, trying to buy beer from an untrustworthy cab driver, shocking his parents by appearing naked onstage–and much more.

Production Companies

Hawco Productions INC

Email: soc4prodoffice@gmail.com

Project 10 PRODUCTIONS

1041 N. Formosa Ave. #193

West Hollywood

CA 90046

USA

323-850-3100

Email: bmurray@project10.ca

Take The Shot Productions

Email: reply.taketheshot@gmail.com

Lionsgate Television

2700 Colorado Avenue Suite 200

Santa Monica

CA 90404

USA

310-255-3700

Email: resumes@lionsgate.com

About Son Of A Critch

Set in the vibrant backdrop of 1980s Newfoundland, this series offers a nostalgic glimpse into the life of Mark Critch. It portrays the unique experiences of growing up in a time and place that feels distinct from the rest of Canada. From trick-or-treating in unconventional spots to cheeky escapades that challenge authority, the stories are both humorous and relatable. Each episode is a snapshot of youth, capturing the innocence and mischief that characterized the era. Through laughter and reflection, viewers are invited to join Mark on a journey filled with memorable moments that shape his understanding of life and family.