SurrealEstate

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SurrealEstate
Genre Paranormal drama
Created byGeorge R. Olson
Starring
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes21
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 (2021-7-16) 
present

SurrealEstate is a Canadian paranormal drama television series that premiered on July 16, 2021, on CTV Sci-Fi Channel in Canada and Syfy in the United States. The second season premiered on October 4, 2023, and the third season premiered on April 3, 2025.

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 releasedAverage viewership
First releasedLast released
1 10July 16, 2021 (2021-7-16)September 17, 2021 (2021-9-17)314,000
2 10October 4, 2023 (2023-10-4)December 6, 2023 (2023-12-6)180,000
3 10April 3, 2025 (2025-04-3)TBATBD

Season 1 (2021)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [4] Directed byWritten byOriginal release date [4] USA viewers
11"Pilot"Paul FoxGeorge R. OlsonJuly 16, 2021 (2021-7-16)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 (2021-7-23) [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 (2021-7-30)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 (2021-8-6)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 (2021-8-13)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 (2021-8-20)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 (2021-8-27)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 (2021-9-3)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 (2021-9-10)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 (2021-9-17)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 release date [4] USA viewers [15]
111"Trust the Process" Danishka Esterhazy George R. OlsonOctober 4, 2023 (2023-10-4)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 (2023-11-1)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 (2023-11-8)239,000
A neighborly conflict draws the agency into a feud; 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 (2023-12-6)195,000
A changed Susan returns to the Agency; Luke must use his regained powers to save the team.

Season 3 (2025)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [4] Directed byWritten byOriginal release date [4] USA viewers
211"Buckaroo" Paolo Barzman George R. OlsonApril 3, 2025 (2025-04-3)131,000 [16]
222"Night Terrors"TBATBAApril 10, 2025 (2025-04-10)TBD
233"Death Does a Refi"TBATBAApril 17, 2025 (2025-04-17)TBD
244"A Family Thing"TBATBAApril 24, 2025 (2025-04-24)TBD

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. [17] Tim Rozon was cast in the lead role of Luke Roman; [18] 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. [17]

In October 2021, series creator George Olsen announced that Syfy had canceled the series after one season, adding that he would attempt to find a new home for the series. [19] In May 2022, it was announced that Syfy had reversed its decision, renewing the series for a second season. [20]

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

Release

The first season premiered on July 16, 2021, on CTV Sci-Fi Channel and Syfy. [2]

The second season premiered on October 4, 2023. [22] [4]

The third season premiered on April 3, 2025. [23]

In March 2022, it was announced that Leonine Studios had sold the rights to the series to more than 160 territories. [24]

References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 David, Greg (16 June 2021). "SurrealEstate haunts CTV Sci-Fi Channel, July 16". tv-eh.com. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  3. ""SurrealEstate" Exclusive: New Cast Member Elena Juatco Talks Overwhelming Fan Response & Previews Season's Penultimate Episode". 29 November 2023.
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  12. UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.3.2021 - Showbuzz Daily
  13. UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.10.2021 - Showbuzz Daily
  14. UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.17.2021 - Showbuzz Daily
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  17. 1 2 Petski, Denise (26 August 2020). "'The Surrealtor': 'Schitt's Creek' Alums Tim Rozon & Sarah Levy Among Six Cast In Syfy Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on 14 April 2023.
  18. Chancellor Agard, "Wynonna Earp alum Tim Rozon sells haunted homes in SurrealEstate trailer". Entertainment Weekly , May 20, 2021
  19. Townsend, Kelly (19 October 2021). "Syfy cancels SurrealEstate after one season". Playback. Brunico Communications . Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  20. Swift, Andy (10 May 2022). "Syfy Un-Cancels SurrealEstate, Plans October Bow for Scary Bring It On". TVLine. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  21. Goldberg, Leslie (14 February 2024). "'SurrealEstate' Renewed as Syfy Sets Scripted Returns". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  22. Jackson, Matthew (10 July 2023). "SYFY's SurrelEstate Announces Move to Fall for Season 2". Syfy Wire . Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  23. Webb Mitovich, Matt (6 March 2025). "SurrealEstate Season 3 Gets Syfy Premiere Date, Trailer… and a Big Time Jump!". TVLine. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  24. "LEONINE Studios: Surrealestate sold to more than 160 territories". Prensario Internacional. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.