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Crave Confirms Second Season for Acclaimed Series 'Empathy'
Following the airing of the final episode, streaming platform Crave has announced that the critically acclaimed series 'Empathy' will return for a second season. As of yet, a release date for the upcoming season remains unconfirmed.
Told with humour and sensitivity, 'Empathy' revolves around the poignant relationship between Suzanne (Florence Longpré) and Mortimer (Thomas Ngijol), two damaged individuals who work together at a psychiatric institute to address challenging cases. The first season also features performances by Benoît Brière, Brigitte Lafleur, and Joséé Deschênes.
First premiering in Canada on April 10, 2025, 'Empathy' has become the most-watched French-language original fiction on Crave to date, making it both the platform's most popular French-language production since its inception and the "most successful" original Canadian production among subscribers, regardless of genre or language.
Embodying a compelling narrative and garnering praise from both critics and audiences, 'Empathy' recently won the Audience Award at the Series Mania international festival held in Lille, France.
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[1] Background information: The series 'Empathy' (also known as 'Empathie') follows psychiatrist Suzanne Oreste as she returns to the Mont-Royal Institute after a two-year absence to treat severe cases. To date, only the first season has been released. (Source: IMDb)
The second season of the critically acclaimed series 'Empathy' promises to delve deeper into the lives of Suzanne and Mortimer, as the popular show expands its exploration of political and emotional themes within the entertainment genre. Meanwhile, discussions surrounding housing affordability and budget deficits continue to be hot topics among political opponents.
