OMNI Television today announced broadcast details for the new, original series Blood and Water, a new original crime drama that delves into the secrets and lies of a tightly-knit family. The half-hour, eight-part crime drama premieres with two back-to-back episodes in November, with production already underway for Season 2.
Produced in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, Blood and Water follows the story of Jo Bradley (Steph Song, Everything’s Gone Green), an ambitious young detective who overcomes her personal challenges in order to find the killer of a Vancouver billionaire’s troubled son.
“We are so proud to be the first Canadian broadcaster to bring a home-grown mainstream Chinese crime drama series to our audiences,” said Colette Watson, Vice President of Television & Broadcast Operations at Rogers, in a press release. “With a complex storyline and well-developed characters, Blood and Water is a drama that will resonate not only with language audiences, but with all Canadians. We believe so much in the appeal of this series that development is already underway on Season 2.”
In the premiere episode, after Jo is hit with an unexpected diagnosis of cancer, she is given the assignment of lead detective in a complicated homicide. The drug addicted son of a prominent family has turned up dead and ritualistically buried in the endowment lands. With everything at stake, the pressure is on for Jo to quickly solve the crime and make the department look good in this high profile case, before the clock runs out.
“We are thrilled by the support of OMNI Television for this gritty and unique series,” said Diane Boehme, Executive Producer at Breakthrough Entertainment. “It’s been a privilege to have the opportunity and encouragement to take so many chances with our story. And it’s been an honour to showcase this remarkably talented cast and crew at the top of their game.”
Directed by noted Canadian director John L’Ecuyer (Curtis’s Charm), Blood and Water stars Peter Outerbridge (Orphan Black), Elfina Luk, Fiona Fu, Simu Liu, Oscar Hsu, Loretta Yu, Osric Chau, and Russell Yuen, with special appearances by Stuart Hughes, Joel Keller, Morgan Kelly, Maria Ricossa, Victor Chiu, and Richard Chevolleau.
Blood and Water premieres with back-to-back episodes on November 8th at 10pm and 10:30pm, and will air regularly Sundays at 10pm on OMNI Television (check local listings) with episodes airing next day on OMNITV.ca.
