CBC Renews Original Series SAINT-PIERRE for Season 2

May 1, 2025 - CBC announced today that its original police procedural SAINT-PIERRE will be renewed for a second season with filming in Newfoundland and Saint-Pierre et Miquelon beginning this spring. The series is produced by Hawco Productions for CBC and CBC GEM in association with FIFTH SEASON, which handles global distribution.

Throughout its first season, SAINT-PIERRE was CBC's #1 most-watched new series of the year and one of the top Canadian drama series nationwide.* The first season is currently available to stream for free on CBC Gem.

SAINT-PIERRE is the creation of Allan Hawco, Robina Lord-Stafford and Perry Chafe, with Hawco and Lord-Stafford as Showrunners. French star Josephine Jobert (Death in Paradise) and Canadian star Allan Hawco (Republic of Doyle, Caught, Jack Ryan) lead the cast playing Arch and Fitz, with James Purefoy (Rome, Sex Education, The Following), Benz Antoine (Four Brothers, Get Rich or Die Tryin’), Erika Prevost (The Boys, Dare Me) and Jean-Michel Le Gal (Paris Paris, Accused) rounding out the stellar team. 

After the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Inspector, Donny “Fitz” Fitzpatrick, digs too deeply into a local politician’s nefarious activity, he is exiled to work in Saint-Pierre et Miquelon - the French Territory nestled in the Atlantic Ocean. Fitz’s arrival disrupts the life of Deputy Chief Geneviève “Arch” Archambault, a Parisian transplant who is in Saint-Pierre for her own intriguing reasons.

As if by fate, these two seasoned officers — with very different policing skills and approaches, are formidable at solving the unique and exciting crimes that wash up on Saint-Pierre's beautiful shores. Although the islands seem like a quaint tourist destination, the idyllic façade conceals the worst kind of criminal activity, and building on their partnership, Arch and Fitz now know that they are better together.

"We are thrilled to continue this journey and explore even more of the world of SAINT-PIERRE and these two characters, Arch and Fitz, that we’ve grown to love so much,” says series creators Allan Hawco and Robina Lord-Stafford. “We are bursting with ideas for new storylines and can’t wait for audiences to see what’s next.” 

Ava Knight, Director, Acquisitions at FIFTH SEASON, said: “We’re delighted audiences and buyers can soon return to Saint-Pierre’s shores for more fun and mystery with our brilliant leads, played by Allan Hawco and Josephine Jobert. Following season one’s formidable success, we look forward to now bringing both instalments to new homes globally.” 

SAINT-PIERRE is executive produced by Janine Squires, Erin Sullivan, Robina Lord-Stafford, John Vatcher, and Hawco.

*Source: Numeris TV Meter, 1/6/2025 - 2/24/2025, CBC Total, Ind.2+, Mon 9p-10p, Total Canada, AMA(000), generated by Instar.

About Hawco Productions

Hawco Productions is a film and television production company with offices in both St. John's, NL, and Toronto, ON. Founded by actor, writer and producer Allan Hawco, Hawco Productions combines originality with a strategic approach to production. With a diverse portfolio and a strong foothold in the Canadian entertainment industry, Hawco Productions continues to be a driving force in shaping the landscape of scripted television.

About FIFTH SEASON

FIFTH SEASON is an entertainment industry leader specializing in the development, production, financing, and distribution of premium films, television series, and documentaries. Known for its artist-first approach, the company has produced critically acclaimed films such as 80 for Brady, Book Club, and The Lost Daughter, as well as award-winning series like Severance, Nine Perfect Strangers, Omnivore and Tokyo Vice. FIFTH SEASON operates with a full-service worldwide distribution infrastructure and boasts a vast network of production hubs across North America, Europe, and Asia. In addition to its successful slate of original productions, FIFTH SEASON’s global distribution arm handles an impressive third-party library of hundreds of titles, including hit series such as Killing Eve, Normal People, The Morning Show, and The Night Manager. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, New York, and London, with offices worldwide. Shareholders include CJ ENM, Toho, and Endeavor.

About CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages: Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Kǝdǝ́, Dene Zhatıé, Eastern Cree, Dinjii Zhuʼ Ginjik, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun and Tłı̨chǫ. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.