Bell Media has unveiled its 2026-27 English-language original programming slate, featuring 62 new and returning titles across scripted, unscripted, and documentary genres. Showcasing the strength of Canadian creative talent, the lineup includes major new series, returning hits, and new partnerships.
“Bell Media’s 2026/27 slate reflects our continued ambition to lead with distinctive, globally competitive Canadian storytelling,” said Sean Cohan, President of Bell Media. “We’re doubling down on premium storytelling, expanding our creative partnerships, and investing in ideas that break through—both for Canadian audiences and viewers around the world. Together with the industry’s best creators, we’ve built a pipeline that drives cultural impact and long-term growth.”
Bell Media’s 2026/27 Announcements
- Hosted by Andrea Bain, Big Brother Canada is set to return to Canadian audiences and goes into production next spring in Montreal.
- The Littlest Hobo is the first project from Bell Media’s previously announced development and production agreement with Lionsgate and Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Point Grey Pictures. The series is produced by Lionsgate Canada in partnership with Point Grey Pictures, Rose Oushalkas and Christopher Dew of New Hobo Productions Inc., and Crave.
- Building on the multi-year success of Sullivan’s Crossing, Bell Media and Reel World Management Canada announce new romance mystery drama series, Thunder Point, adapted from the New York Times bestselling books by author Robyn Carr.
- Crave announces raunchy new comedy series, Meatballs, based on the 1979 Canadian cult classic film, and starring Heated Rivalry star Robbie G.K.
- From David Shore (The Good Doctor, House), the new Crave Original drama series, I’m Not Here to Hurt You, is created by David Shore and Freddie Highmore (The Good Doctor, Bates Motel), and stars Highmore in the leading role. Produced by Blink49 Studios, the series is the first co-commission by Sony Pictures Television and Bell Media, with SPT distributing the series in the United States and internationally.
- Balls Deep is a new Crave Original unscripted series, executive produced by Matthew Solomon and Blink 49’s Toby Dormer and Allison Brough, set against Miami’s world of elite sports and perfect bodies, where steamy relationships and double lives dominate both on and off the court.
- Crave announces its latest project with Jared Keeso (Shoresy, Letterkenny), Cats in the Plateau , a comedy about two Montreal garbage men who start a gang.
- Starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Bulges is a new Crave Original comedy, based on the special of the same name, that follows the staff at a not-so-family friendly, all-male restaurant in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
- From showrunner Jeremy Boxen (Orphan Black, Killjoys), The Hidden Keys is a captivating adaptation of acclaimed author André Alexis’ novel, where a master thief forges an unexpected bond with his enigmatic, wealthy, and drug-addicted client.
- From Jennifer Podemski (Little Bird, Reservation Dogs), Amber Daniels, and Sherry Mckay, the new Crave Original comedy seriesI I Can’t Save You follows a down-on-her-luck single mom who stumbles into stand-up comedy.
- Crave will also be adding new original docuseries that explore the stories of: disgraced former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding (Nose Deep); a new perspective on the still-unsolved murders of Barry and Honey Sherman (Dead of Winter); the spectacular rise and fall of Canadian Olympian Eric Lamaze (Dark Horse); the final days of Jeffrey Epstein (Epstein: A Case for Murder); and more.
- Crave also announces new hockey content, featuring: Jay Baruchel’s Blood on the Ice docuseries about fighting in hockey; an eye-opening standalone documentary Jonathan Toews Documentary (working title) about NHL player Jonathan Toews; reality series Puck Parents (working title), following Canadian families immersed in the cut-throat world of youth hockey; gripping docuseries Canada Cup ’87: The Cold War on Ice (working title), about one of the most pivotal hockey moments in history; and two-part docuseries If Stanley Could Talk, a fun and adventurous look at one of the most coveted trophies in sports.
- The Crave hit original series, The Rebuild: Inside the Montreal Canadiens, is returning for a third season.
- CTV has renewed Sullivan’s Crossing for Season 5. The network also announced Season 5 of Acting Good joining previously announced new seasons of The Traitors Canada (Season 4), Masterchef Canada (Season 9), and The Amazing Race Canada (Season 12).
- Anna Pigeon, Bell Media’s first co-commission with Versant’s USA Network, debuts on August 7, and stars Tracy Spiridakos (Chicaco P.D., Revolution) as a former city slicker who became a park ranger after a devasting loss changed the trajectory of her life.
- Previously announced new Crave Originals premiering in 2026 include: contemporary mystery thriller YAGA, starring Schitt’s Creek‘s Noah Reid and Heated Rivalry breakout actor Hudson Williams, the unscripted series Snooki: The Paranormal Rookie, Jared Keeso’s comedy I Kill the Bears, the inaugural season of Canada’s Drag Race: All Stars, and the dating competition series Temptations Under the Sun: Cyprus.
- Previously announced returning Crave Original series include Heated Rivalry (Season 2); The Office Movers (Season 3); Canada’s Drag Race (Season 7); Shoresy (Season 6); Project Runway Canada (Season 2); Drag Brunch Saved My Life (Season 2); and Super Team Canada (Season 2).
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