Season 2 • Episode 19
LatestWhen Sophie accepts an invitation to Andre and Kim's wedding in New York, Rick and Matt tag along to protect her from herself. Estelle's Miss mobility contract is up for renewal.
Sophie is a Canadian television sitcom that aired on CBC from January 9, 2008 to March 23, 2009. It stars Natalie Brown as Sophie Parker, an unmarried single mother and talent agent. The show is an English-language adaptation of Télévision de Radio-Canada's show Les Hauts et les bas de Sophie Paquin. The show was created by Richard Blaimert and its executive producer is Jocelyn Deschênes, the same creative team behind the original series. It was the CBC's second attempt in as many years to create an English adaptation of a successful series from its French sister network, following the less successful Rumours. In February 2008, it was announced that the show had been bought by ABC Family, part of Disney-ABC Television Group in the United States. The network signed on for the first 13 episodes, as well as an option for the second season of the show. On March 27, 2009, the series was cancelled by CBC due to poor ratings.
Acting
Natalie Brown carries every scene like her rent depends on it.
Writing
Sharp Canadian-French adaptation with actual bite.
Production
CBC's glossy attempt to crack the US market—fascinating artifact.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The original Les Hauts et les bas de Sophie Paquin ran five successful seasons in Quebec—this English remake died in two, proving some cultural alchemy just doesn't translate across the Ottawa River.
ABC Family picked up Sophie hoping to replicate the Ugly Betty magic of adapting foreign hits, but quietly shelved it after poor test screenings—most Americans never saw it air.
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