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Essex County
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| Essex County | |
| Premiere | March 19, 2023 |
| Finale | April 16, 2023 |
| Creator | Jeff Lemire & Eilis Kirwan |
| Based on | graphic novel trilogy by Jeff Lemire |
| Network/Provider | CBC |
| Style | 60-minute drama |
| Company | First Generation Films, ITV Studios |
| Filming Location | North Bay, Ontario, Canada |
| Episodes | 5 |
| Origin | Canada |
Essex County tells the story of four disparate characters linked together through bloodlines. From old Uncle Lou, to young Lester, to Anne the country nurse and Ken, the stoic farmer, the four lead characters ebb and flow into each other's lives, slowly weaving connections between them that ultimately save and redeem them.
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Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Main Cast | |
| Molly Parker | Anne |
| Stephen McHattie | Lou |
| Finlay Wojtak-Hissong | Lester |
| Brian J. Smith | Ken |
| Supporting/Recurring Cast | |
| Rossif Sutherland | Doug |
| Tamara Podemski | Joy |
| Daniel Maslany | Luke |
| Kevin Durand | Jimmy |
| Ryan Bruce | Vince |
| Jordyn Gillis | Young Anne |
Episodes
Episodes were directed by Andrew Cividino
| # | Title | Written By | Airdate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Aaron Martin and Jeff Lemire |
March 19, 2023 | |||||
| Eleven-year-old Lester grapples with his mother’s death and finds out his long-absent dad may be closer than he knew. Anne takes on caring for her estranged uncle Lou, who is haunted by his past. Teleplay by Aaron Martin | ||||||||
| 2 | Episode 2 | Adriana Maggs | March 26, 2023 | |||||
| Ken doubts his ability to care for Lester. Lester develops a new bond with Jimmy. Lou resents his loss of independence and, against Anne's wishes, ventures into town with disastrous consequences. Teleplay by Adriana Maggs and Jeff Lemire and Eilis Kirwan | ||||||||
| 3 | Episode 3 | Alex Levine and Eilis Kirwan |
April 2, 2023 | |||||
| When Lester tells his dad he wants to live with him, Jimmy starts to dream big and asks Anne for support. Lou destroys reminders of old heartbreaks and tells Anne the secret he has kept for decades. Teleplay by Eilis Kirwan | ||||||||
| 4 | Episode 4 | Jeff Lemire & Eilis Kirwan |
April 9, 2023 | |||||
| Lester runs away from the farm, but Jimmy struggles to be there when Lester needs him most. Ken makes demands, so he can get on with his life. Cheered on by his old pals, Lou escapes his care home. | ||||||||
| 5 | Episode 5 | Jeff Lemire & Eilis Kirwan |
April 16, 2023 | |||||
| Anne visits her daughter at university, where old ambitions are reignited. Ken gets news that makes the future more settled. Lester realizes he is not alone in his grief. Lou searches for peace. | ||||||||
In-Depth
- At a Glance: Additional information about the series
DVD Releases
There are no DVD releases for this show.
