Corus Entertainment's W Network announced today the premieres of two original series Majumder Manor Season 2 and new series, The Audience. Majumder Manor (10x30) returns as one of Canada's most beloved comedic talents, Shaun Majumder, continues his monumental quest to put his tiny hometown of Burlington, Newfoundland on the map, literally. Season 2 premieres on Monday, July 21 with back-to-back episodes. The Audience (6x60), which premieres Wednesday, July 16, chronicles an individual facing a life-changing decision, and for an entire week, this person is followed around by a group of 50 strangers who, at the end of the week, will offer advice to help the protagonist make a decision regarding their dilemma.
"We're thrilled to see Shaun Majumder return to W Network. Shaun and Shelby may not have finished their lodge development, but this season sees a lot of changes as they prepare for their own wedding celebration in Newfoundland," said Vibika Bianchi, Vice President, Original Programming, Women's and Family Television, Corus Entertainment. "With The Audience, our viewers experience the turmoil, drama and humour of trusting others with monumental life changing choices on a scale never done before – with 50 strangers."
Majumder Manor follows Shaun Majumder, a Canadian comedic talent and three-time Gemini Award winner, as he attempts to give back to his tiny hometown of Burlington, Newfoundland. In Season 2, audiences catch up with Shaun and Shelby as they get ready to head back to Newfoundland for the summer – this time, as a newlywed couple. After a spontaneous ceremony and brief honeymoon in the El Capitan Canyon, the couple found inspiration in the romantic high-end tents and cabins, taking the Majumder Manor project in a whole new direction. The summer plan now has two clear objectives: "re-vitalize" Burlington with a fresh focus on lodging and plan their dream wedding reception with family and friends hosted at their little east coast paradise.
Majumder Manor is produced by Take The Shot Productions Inc. in association with W Network and with the participation of the Canada Media Fund (CMF). To view a trailer of Season 2, please click here.
The new social experiment reality series The Audience, explores the question: can the "wisdom of the crowd" change a person's life for the better? In each episode, one person facing a life-changing decision opens up their life to fifty strangers to decide their fate – Should I have a baby on my own? Should I live below the line to pursue my dream career? Should I seek out my birth parents? The fifty strangers, known as The Audience, scrutinize every aspect of the protagonist's life, following them for a week, to come up with the answer that could change their life forever. Produced by Force Four Entertainment in association with W Network and based on a format created by The Garden and distributed internationally by ITV Studios Global Entertainment.
Leading up to the series launch on July 16, viewers can visit wnetwork.com/TheAudience, where they will be encouraged to submit advice to an online protagonist in need of making a big life decision. Viewers can also weigh in on the series dilemmas as they unfold each week, and at the end of each episode, the site will reveal "where are they now" content.
The Audience is produced in association with W Network and with the participation of the Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund, The Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CAVCO), and film incentives provided by Province of British Columbia. The Audience content on WNetwork.com is produced with the participation of The Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund.