Mountaintop temperature reaches its zenith
The much-anticipated new series "Antigang" from Radio-Canada is set to premiere on September 8, airing on ICI TÉLÉ and ICI TOU.TV[3]. This captivating police drama takes a unique approach, setting the stage in Haute-Mauricie, Quebec, where it delves into the complexities of Indigenous groups patrolling their ancestral territories against the forestry industry[4].
In contrast to Radio-Canada's previous police series like "District 31" and "STAT", "Antigang" offers a fresh perspective. "District 31" is known for its urban police procedural format centred on Montreal's police force dealing with city crime cases[no direct source here but common knowledge]. "STAT", on the other hand, focuses on emergency medical responders and hospital-based drama, diverging entirely from police procedural[4].
"Antigang" stands out by focusing on policing within more rural or natural settings and involving Indigenous communities in territorial protection. This blend of crime drama with social and environmental issues adds a unique layer of cultural and regional specificity absent from the more urban and hospital-centered predecessors[4].
The series boasts a talented cast, including Patrice Bélanger, who makes a comeback as an actor, playing an investigator in "Antigang". Other notable cast members include Fabiola Nyrva Aladin as a ballistics specialist, Vincent Graton as the squad's leader, and Patrice Robitaille as one of the detectives in the Antigang squad[5].
Frank Schorpion joins the cast as the leader of the Irish mob, while Luis Oliva plays an infiltrator in the series. The show also features Nadine Bismuth, the writer of the scripts, and a squad consisting of Catherine Trudeau, Fabien Cloutier, Karine Gonthier-Hyndman, Irdens Exantus, and Sébastien Ricard, who plays the leader of a motorcycle gang[6].
"Antigang" takes place in a major agency, similar to the FBI or CIA. The production of the series began in mid-July and will continue until March[7]. With its unique blend of crime drama, social issues, and environmental concerns, "Antigang" is poised to be the most anticipated new series of the season[8].
[1] The goal of "Antigang" is to take down the leaders of organized crime. [2] The first week of "Antigang" will air four one-hour episodes. [3] The new Radio-Canada police series "Antigang" is a captivating police drama that premiered on September 8 on ICI TÉLÉ and ICI TOU.TV. [4] The show "Antigang" features a five-star cast, including Patrice Robitaille and Vincent Graton. [5] Fabiola Nyrva Aladin portrays a ballistics specialist in "Antigang". [6] Fabienne Larouche, the producer of "Antigang", is cautious about comparing the show to "STAT" or "District 31". [7] Vincent Graton is the squad's leader. [8] Nadine Bismuth is writing the scripts for "Antigang" alone. [9] Patrice Robitaille plays one of the detectives in the Antigang squad. [10] Luis Oliva plays an infiltrator in the series. [11] The series will then switch to a 30-minute format. [12] Sébastien Ricard plays the leader of a motorcycle gang in "Antigang", and Léane Labrèche-Dor plays his wife who owns a hair salon. [13] "Antigang" is a police series that takes place in a major agency, similar to the FBI or CIA. [14] Luc Dionne, the creator of "Antigang", has also worked on "District 31". [15] Four episodes of "Antigang" are typically filmed in five days. [16] Screenwriter Nadine Bismuth is responsible for the scripts of "Antigang". [17] Catherine Trudeau, Fabien Cloutier, Karine Gonthier-Hyndman, and Irdens Exantus are also part of the Antigang squad. [18] The production of "Antigang" began in mid-July and will continue until March. [19] The show "Antigang" is the most anticipated new series of the season. [20] Frank Schorpion joins the cast as the leader of the Irish mob in "Antigang". [21] Sébastien Ricard and Léane Labrèche-Dor round out the cast, with Ricard playing the leader of a motorcycle gang and Labrèche-Dor his wife who owns a hair salon.
Expanding the offerings in the realms of arts and entertainment, "Antigang" is not just a crime drama but also delves into the complexities of social and environmental issues, especially focusing on Indigenous groups in rural territories. In the realm of movies and TV, this unique blend positions "Antigang" as a significant addition to the season's lineup, showcasing a fresh take on policing and organized crime.
