SurrealEstate

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SurrealEstate
Genre Paranormal drama
Created byGeorge R. Olson
Starring
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20
Production
Production locations St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Running time43 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network CTV Sci-Fi Channel
ReleaseJuly 16, 2021 (2021-07-16) 
present (present)

SurrealEstate is a Canadian paranormal drama television series that premiered on July 16, 2021, on CTV Sci-Fi Channel. In February 2024, it was renewed for a third season.

Contents

Premise

Real estate agent Luke Roman and an elite team of specialists handle the cases that no one else can: haunted and possessed houses that literally scare would-be buyers away.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally airedAverage viewership
First airedLast aired
1 10July 16, 2021 (2021-07-16)September 17, 2021 (2021-09-17)314,000
2 10October 4, 2023 (2023-10-04)December 6, 2023 (2023-12-06)180,000

Season 1 (2021)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [4] Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [4] USA viewers
11"Pilot"Paul FoxGeorge R. OlsonJuly 16, 2021 (2021-07-16)497,000 [5]
The Roman Agency welcomes a new agent, as well as a new client with a connection to Luke's past.
22"The Harvey"Paul FoxGeorge R. OlsonJuly 23, 2021 (2021-07-23) [nb 1] 330,000 [6]
A little boy's "imaginary friend" interferes with his parents' plans to sell their house and move.
33"For Sale by Owner" Danishka Esterhazy Ramona BarckertJuly 30, 2021 (2021-07-30)245,000 [7]
A lovely lake cabin may be haunted or the owner may be faking; a horror novelist seeks inspiration.
44"A House Is Not a Home"Danishka EsterhazyDuana TahaAugust 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)322,000 [8]
The Roman Agency takes on a haunted master-planned subdivision and a troubled house by the sea.
55"Ft. Ghost Child" Melanie Scrofano Gillian MüllerAugust 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)255,000 [9]
When a rap star rents a client's recording studio, a tragic secret is revealed in the playback.
66"Roman's Six"Melanie ScrofanoDuana TahaAugust 20, 2021 (2021-08-20)341,000 [10]
The Roman Agency steps in when the visitors to a competitor's Open House are murdered one by one.
77"Quarantine"Danishka EsterhazyGeorge R. OlsonAugust 27, 2021 (2021-08-27)279,000 [11]
The team locks down in the office to isolate and destroy a murderous demon that followed them home.
88"Baba O'Riley"Danishka EsterhazyRamona BarckertSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)251,000 [12]
As Luke considers quitting paranormal clients, he encounters a house that changes his perspective.
99"White Wedding" Paolo Barzman Gillian MüllerSeptember 10, 2021 (2021-09-10)277,000 [13]
Susan works to keep a dream wedding from becoming a nightmare, and the Donovan House strikes back.
1010"The House Always Wins"Paolo BarzmanGeorge R. OlsonSeptember 17, 2021 (2021-09-17)350,000 [14]
The Donovan House confronts Luke and the team with their deepest losses and greatest regrets.

Season 2 (2023)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [4] Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [4] USA viewers [15]
111"Trust the Process" Danishka Esterhazy George R. OlsonOctober 4, 2023 (2023-10-04)136,000
Luke struggles to handle an engaged property; Susan falls in love with a home with a special power.
122"Truth in Advertising"Danishka EsterhazyThomas PepperOctober 11, 2023 (2023-10-11)163,000
Luke deals with a film crew at a client's property, while Susan investigates a strange seaside B&B.
133"The Butler Didn't"Danishka EsterhazyDuana TahaOctober 18, 2023 (2023-10-18)161,000
When a client is held hostage by a ghost, The Roman Agency must hurry to save him.
144"I Put a Spell on You"Danishka EsterhazyGillian MüllerOctober 25, 2023 (2023-10-25)129,000
Luke spars with a homeowner during negotiations as Zooey takes on her first sales call.
155"Art & Science"John VatcherThomas PepperNovember 1, 2023 (2023-11-01)141,000
Luke must improvise when a client's home traps her inside; August pays a visit to his past.
166"Set Your Flag on Fire"John VatcherDuana TahaNovember 8, 2023 (2023-11-08)239,000
A neighborly conflict draws the agency into a fued; Phil's sister arrives to settle the family will.
177"God & Monsters"John VatcherGeorge R. OlsonNovember 15, 2023 (2023-11-15)229,000
Luke helps a client confront the monster under his childhood bed; a new agent joins the Agency.
188"Let Sleeping Dogs Lie"John VatcherDuana TahaNovember 22, 2023 (2023-11-22)211,000
Luke reconnects with his estranged mother, Zooey investigates Susan's disappearance.
199"Dearly Departed"Melanie ScrofanoGillian MüllerNovember 29, 2023 (2023-11-29)196,000
The Agency must guide a ghost into the light; Susan is found.
2010"Letting Go"Melanie ScrofanoGeorge R. OlsonDecember 6, 2023 (2023-12-06)195,000
A changed Susan returns to the Agency; Luke must use his regained powers to save the team.

Notes

  1. This episode was first released on Video on Demand on July 16, 2021.

Production

The series, produced by Blue Ice Pictures [2] was first announced in 2020, originally under the working title The Surrealtor, and was shot in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. [16] Tim Rozon was cast in the lead role of Luke Roman; [17] he previously starred in Wynonna Earp for four seasons (2016–2021), with Melanie Scrofano in the title role, and she joined his new production as a director for two episodes (and one guest appearance) in the first season. [2] Rozon also appeared in the main cast of Schitt's Creek , alongside Sarah Levy; Levy stars with Rozon in the main cast of SurrealEstate, in the role of Susan Ireland. [16]

The series premiered on July 16, 2021, on CTV Sci-Fi Channel. [2]

In October 2021, series creator George Olsen announced Syfy would not be picking up the series for a second season, adding that he would attempt to find a new home for the series. [18] In May 2022, it was announced Syfy had reversed its cancellation. [19] The second season moved to the fall, premiering on October 4, 2023. [20] [4]

In February 2024, it was announced Syfy renewed the show for a third season. [21]

Broadcast

In the United States, the first season of SurrealEstate was broadcast on Syfy. [17]

In March 2022, it was announced Leonine Studios had sold the rights to the series to more than 160 territories. [22]

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