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After returning from abroad following a break-up 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 his daughter at the family cottage go awry when he discovers his parents left it to his picture-perfect step-sister, Maisy-May.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=August 5, 2021|title=Amazon Orders 'The Lake' Starring Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles & Madison Shamoun As First Scripted Canadian Series|url=https://deadline.com/2021/08/amazon-orders-the-lake-starring-jordan-gavaris-julia-stiles-madison-shamoun-as-first-scripted-canadian-series-1234809508/|url-status=live|access-date=September 19, 2021|website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]]}}</ref> |
After returning from abroad following a break-up 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 his daughter at the family cottage go awry when he discovers his parents left it to his picture-perfect step-sister, Maisy-May.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=August 5, 2021|title=Amazon Orders 'The Lake' Starring Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles & Madison Shamoun As First Scripted Canadian Series|url=https://deadline.com/2021/08/amazon-orders-the-lake-starring-jordan-gavaris-julia-stiles-madison-shamoun-as-first-scripted-canadian-series-1234809508/|url-status=live|access-date=September 19, 2021|website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]]}}</ref> |
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* [[Jordan Gavaris]] as Justin, a gay man returning home to reconnect with family.<ref>[https://www.insauga.com/brampton-talent-on-display-in-new-june-streaming-picks/ "Brampton talent on display in new June streaming picks"]. [[Canadian Press]], June 2, 2022.</ref> |
* [[Jordan Gavaris]] as Justin, a gay man returning home to reconnect with family.<ref>[https://www.insauga.com/brampton-talent-on-display-in-new-june-streaming-picks/ "Brampton talent on display in new June streaming picks"]. [[Canadian Press]], June 2, 2022.</ref> |
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* Jared Scott as Killian, Maisy’s eldest son and love interest of Billie. |
* Jared Scott as Killian, Maisy’s eldest son and love interest of Billie. |
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* [[Terry Chen]] as Victor Lin, ex-pro hockey player, married to Maisy-May |
* [[Terry Chen]] as Victor Lin, ex-pro hockey player, married to Maisy-May |
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* Travis Nelson as Riley, a gay man who is a local artist, handyman and store operator |
* Travis Nelson as Riley, a gay man who Justin's love interest, is a local artist, handyman, and store operator |
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* [[Natalie Lisinska]] as Jayne |
* [[Natalie Lisinska]] as Jayne |
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* [[Jon Dore]] as Wayne |
* [[Jon Dore]] as Wayne |
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| The Lake | |
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Julian Doucet |
| Starring |
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| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
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| Production locations | North Bay, Ontario, Canada |
| Running time | 27–36 minutes |
| Production company | Amaze Film + Television |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
The Lake is a Canadian comedy television series created by Julian Doucet for Amazon Prime Video. The series is 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]
After returning from abroad following a break-up 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 his daughter at the family cottage go awry when he discovers his parents left it to his picture-perfect step-sister, Maisy-May.[2]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Tilt-a-Grrl" | Paul Fox | Julian Doucet | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
| 2 | "Game Night" | Paul Fox | Andrew De Angelis | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
| 3 | "Picnic at Raven's Rock" | Paul Fox | Lisa Codrington | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
| 4 | "The Simplex Solution" | Paul Fox | Vivian Lin | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
| 5 | "Mommy Queerest" | Jordan Canning | Julian Doucet & Lori-Ann Russell | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
| 6 | "Midsommar Madness" | Jordan Canning | Andrew De Angelis & Kaveh Mohebbi | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
| 7 | "Trust Issues" | Jordan Canning | Winter Tekenos-Levy | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
| 8 | "No White After Labor Day" | Jordan Canning | Julian Doucet | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
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.[2] In May 2022, Jordan Canning and Paul Fox were revealed as directors.[1][4]
The plot is based in part on the real-life experiences of series creator Julian Doucet.[5]
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.[2]
Filming began on August 5, 2021 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada.[6][7] Filming wrapped on September 1, 2021.[2][8]
The Lake premiered on Amazon Prime Video on June 17, 2022.[9]
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