What if the water crisis was a cover for something far worse? Canada's darkest political thriller will freeze your blood.
90 minSeason 1 • Episode 2
LatestThe investigation into his father's death, however, reveals that it was no accident and raises the possibility of assassination. McLaughlin accepts the U.S. President's plan to develop the Great Recycling and Northern Development Canal to help the United States with its water shortage. Sgt. Leah Collins (Leslie Hope) and Member of Parliament Marc Lavigne (Guy Nadon) slowly piece together evidence of a conspiracy that threatens Canada's existence.
H2O is a Canadian political drama two-part miniseries that first aired on the CBC Television October 31, 2004. It starred Paul Gross and Leslie Hope, with former politician Belinda Stronach making a cameo appearance. Written by Gross and John Krizanc and directed by Charles Binamé, it was nominated for five Gemini Awards and four DGC Craft Awards. It won one Golden Nymph Award for best actor.
Acting
Paul Gross's PM is charm weaponized.
Writing
Gross and Krizanc wrote panic in real-time.
Direction
Binamé turns Ottawa corridors into nightmare fuel.
Creator
Paul Gross
Paul Gross
Thomas David McLaughlin
Leslie Hope
Sgt. Leah Collins
Guy Nadon
Marc Lavigne
Martha Henry
Julia McLaughlin
Callum Keith Rennie
Don Pritchard / Lt. Daniel Holt
Michael Murphy
U.S. Ambassador Conrad
Tommie-Amber Pirie
Sally
Tantoo Cardinal
Grand Chief Katie Blackfire
Karen Robinson
Willy
Dean McDermott
Clark
Barry Flatman
Cam Ritchie
Louise Portal
Marie Lavigne
Philip Akin
U.S. President Monroe
Peter MacNeill
Police Chief
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Aired weeks before 2004 U.S. election; CBC basically predicted weaponized infrastructure anxiety by accident.
Paul Gross wrote this between Due South and Passchendaele—his 'angry Canadian' era peaked here.
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