The Lake (TV series)

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The Lake
Genre Comedy
Created byJulian Doucet
Starring
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
Production location North Bay, Ontario
Running time27–36 minutes
Production companyAmaze Film + Television
Original release
Network Amazon Prime Video
ReleaseJune 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) 
June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)

The Lake is a Canadian comedy television series created by Julian Doucet for Amazon Prime Video. The series was Amazon's first scripted Canadian Amazon Original series, and premiered on June 17, 2022. In advance of the official series premiere, the first two episodes received a preview screening at the 2022 Inside Out Film and Video Festival. [1] In July 2022, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on June 9, 2023. On January 6, 2024, Jordan Gavaris announced The Lake was not renewed for a third season. [2]

Contents

Premise

After returning from abroad following a breakup with his long-term partner, Justin plans to connect with his teenage daughter he gave up for adoption. His plans to make new memories with her at the family cottage go awry when he discovers his parents left it to his picture-perfect stepsister, Maisy-May. [3]

Cast

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
1 8June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17)
2 8June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)

Season 1 (2022)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Tilt-a-Grrl" Paul Fox Julian DoucetJune 17, 2022 (2022-06-17)
22"Game Night"Paul FoxAndrew De AngelisJune 17, 2022 (2022-06-17)
33"Picnic at Raven's Rock"Paul Fox Lisa Codrington June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17)
44"The Simplex Solution"Paul FoxVivian LinJune 17, 2022 (2022-06-17)
55"Mommy Queerest" Jordan Canning Julian Doucet & Lori-Ann RussellJune 17, 2022 (2022-06-17)
66"Midsommar Madness"Jordan CanningAndrew De Angelis & Kaveh MohebbiJune 17, 2022 (2022-06-17)
77"Trust Issues"Jordan CanningWinter Tekenos-LevyJune 17, 2022 (2022-06-17)
88"No White After Labor Day"Jordan CanningJulian DoucetJune 17, 2022 (2022-06-17)

Season 2 (2023)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
91"Two Become Run"Paul FoxJulian DoucetJune 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
102"A Berry Special Episode"Paul FoxAndrew De AngelisJune 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
113"Crazy-May"Melanie OrrGorrman LeeJune 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
124"Wet Cup American Summer"Melanie OrrKaveh MohebbiJune 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
135"Angel Tits and Dirty Bananas"Paul Fox Lisa Codrington June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
146"Dying to Know" R. T. Thorne Winter Tekenos-LevyJune 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
157"Tour De Force"R. T. ThorneAndrew De Angelis & Billie FishleighJune 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
168"Death on Denial"Paul FoxJulian Doucet & Lori-Ann RussellJune 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)

Production

Development

In early August 2021, Amazon ordered its first scripted Canadian Amazon Original series, The Lake. Julian Doucet serves as writer and executive producer, with Michael Souther and Teza Lawrence also executive producing under their production company Amaze Film + Television. [3] In May 2022, Jordan Canning and Paul Fox were revealed as directors. [1] [5] On July 13, 2022, Amazon renewed the series for a second season. [6]

The plot is based in part on the real-life experiences of series creator Julian Doucet. [7]

Casting

With the series announcement, Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles, and Madison Shamoun were cast as the leads. Jon Dore, Carolyn Scott, Natalie Lisinska, Travis Nelson, Declan Whaley, and Terry Chen were also cast. [3] Lauren Holly as Mimsy, Max Amani, and Jhaleil Swaby have joined the second season. [8]

Filming

Filming began on August 5, 2021 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. [9] [10] Filming wrapped on September 1, 2021. [3] [11] The second season began production on August 15, 2022 and wrapped on September 29, 2022 in North Bay, Ontario. [8]

Reception

For the first season, the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 63% approval score with an average rating of 5.3/10 based on 8 reviews. [12]

Release

The first season of The Lake premiered on Amazon Prime Video on June 17, 2022. [13] The second season premiered on June 9, 2023. [14]

References

  1. 1 2 Complex, Valerie (May 6, 2022). "Inside Out 2S LGBTQ+ Film Festival To Return In-Person And Announces Full Line Up For 32nd Year; 'Mars One' To Open Festival". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  2. Gavaris, Jordan (January 6, 2024). "Instagram Post". Instagram.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Andreeva, Nellie (August 5, 2021). "Amazon Orders 'The Lake' Starring Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles & Madison Shamoun As First Scripted Canadian Series". Deadline . Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  4. "Brampton talent on display in new June streaming picks". Canadian Press, June 2, 2022.
  5. Sternberg, Sabrina (June 2, 2022). "'The Lake': Julia Stiles Stars as Wicked Stepsister in First Trailer of Prime Video Series". Collider . Retrieved June 8, 2022.
  6. Tapp, Tom (2022-07-13). "Prime Video Jumps Back Into 'The Lake' With Season 2 Order As Production Begins In Canada". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  7. Ahsan, Sadaf (June 16, 2022). "In Prime Video's "The Lake," Ontario actor Jordan Gavaris takes centre stage". Toronto Star . Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  8. 1 2 'The Lake' Season 2 Officially Wraps Up Filming at Prime Video
  9. Atad, Corey (August 5, 2021). "New Canadian Comedy Series 'The Lake' Starring Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles & Madison Shamoun Begins Production In Northern Ontario". Entertainment Tonight Canada . Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  10. "Amazon Prime Video Begins Production on The Lake, the First Scripted Canadian Amazon Original Comedy Series". CNW Group . August 5, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  11. "The Lake - Production List". Production List. July 19, 2021. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  12. "The Lake: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  13. Cordero, Rosy (April 13, 2022). "Prime Video Sets 'The Kids In The Hall' Premiere & Reveals New Canadian Originals Programming Slate". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  14. "Sparks Fly This Summer, as Prime Video's "The Lake" Returns with a Whirlwind of Heart and Humor Starting June 9" (Press release). Amazon. May 16, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2023 via The Futon Critic.