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H2O

H2O

★ 9.0/10•2004•Drama•War & Politics
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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.

John Krizanc · Writer

Paul Gross · Writer

Charles Binamé · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 31, 2004

Episodes

Episode 1 - Part 1E190m

Part 1

In the midst of negotiations with the United States Secretary of State, the Prime Minister of Canada dies in a canoeing accident. His son Tom McLaughlin (Paul Gross) returns from overseas to deliver the eulogy at his father's state funeral. The attention it receives propels him into politics and he ultimately becomes prime minister.

Oct 31, 2004

Episode 2 - Part 2E290m

Part 2

The 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.

Oct 31, 2004

Actors

Paul Gross

Paul Gross

Thomas David McLaughlin

Leslie Hope

Leslie Hope

Sgt. Leah Collins

Guy Nadon

Guy Nadon

Marc Lavigne

Martha Henry

Martha Henry

Julia McLaughlin

Callum Keith Rennie

Callum Keith Rennie

Don Pritchard / Lt. Daniel Holt

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy

U.S. Ambassador Conrad

Tommie-Amber Pirie

Tommie-Amber Pirie

Sally

Tantoo Cardinal

Tantoo Cardinal

Grand Chief Katie Blackfire

Karen Robinson

Karen Robinson

Willy

Dean McDermott

Dean McDermott

Clark

Barry Flatman

Barry Flatman

Cam Ritchie

Louise Portal

Louise Portal

Marie Lavigne

Philip Akin

Philip Akin

U.S. President Monroe

Peter MacNeill

Peter MacNeill

Police Chief

Jeff Pustil

Deever

Diego Matamoros

Diego Matamoros

Doug McKay

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