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Season 1 – The Porter

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Inspired by real events and set in the roar of the 1920s, the journey of an ensemble of characters who hustle, dream, cross borders, and pursue their ambitions in the fight for liberation on and off the railways that cross North America.

Critics Reviews

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Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune 05/31/2022
3.5/4
“The Porter” imagines stories built upon a century-old piece of history, which will be news to a lot of viewers. That news is also seriously engaging entertainment. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail 02/23/2022
An eight-episode drama teeming with compelling characters and a series that’s deeply committed to making the trials and tribulations of its characters part of an entertaining, hectic world fuelled by music, talent and ambition. Go to Full Review Kevin Bourne SHIFTER 07/19/2023
To say The Porter is groundbreaking is an understatement. The visual aesthetic is something that we’ve never seen before on Canadian television, depicting a somewhat dark yet inspirational aspect of Canadian history most of us never knew about. Go to Full Review Bill Brioux Brioux.tv 08/30/2022
A timely exploration of Canadian Black history. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 06/08/2022
4/5
The Porter is a solid series that sheds light on an interesting piece of North American Black history. Go to Full Review Diandra Reviews Black Girl Nerds 05/17/2022
4.5/5
'The Porter’s' ability to look like a moving work of art turns it into a much-needed revelation of hidden history. You really do want to watch the show just on how every frame sits like a portrait, even if that portrait includes pain or glamour. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Leticia q 09/20/2023 Make as the all 100% See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Mouna Traoré

Marlene Massey

Alfre Woodard

Fay

Aml Ameen

Junior Massey

Stephanie Sy

Lijuan

Olunike Adeliyi

Queenie

Ronnie Rowe

Zeke Garrett

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 5, 2022 Train porters and best friends Junior Massey and Zeke Garret are galvanized to take different -- and dangerous -- actions after a tragedy occurs on the job. Details Episode 2 Aired May 12, 2022 Junior finds himself in debt to notorious Chicago gangster Miss Queenie; Zeke takes a risk to advance his cause; Lucy's new relationship impacts her career; Marlene makes an unlikely friend. Details Episode 3 Aired May 19, 2022 Junior starts a gambling sideline backed by Queenie; Zeke's pursuit of union integration costs the community; Lucy finds her Stardust dream at risk; Marlene campaigns for an essential medical clinic. Details Episode 4 Aired May 26, 2022 Junior gets a chilling glimpse at Queenie's capacity for violence; Zeke and Marlene's road trip ignites an old spark; Lucy's big debut as a featured performer makes her contemplate a different path. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 2, 2022 Queenie tries to keep Junior close; Fay offers Marlene some help for her clinic; Zeke's proximity to Edwards leads to a devastating truth; Lucy may have found her ticket to the big time. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 9, 2022 Junior takes a risky new angle on Queenie's numbers game; Marlene's split focus leads to a mother's worst nightmare; Zeke seizes an opportunity to show the power of unity; Lucy bets on herself. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 16, 2022 Dinger blackmails Junior; a police raid puts Marlene and her clinic in jeopardy; Zeke leverages an unlikely ally to put integration to a vote; Lucy's new shot at stardom could cost her everything. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 23, 2022 Junior tries to eliminate his greatest threats; Marlene's efforts to reconcile with Fay could be too late; Lucy faces the consequences of her betrayal; Zeke makes a final plea for union integration. Details

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The Porter — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
R.T. Thorne
Executive Producer
R.T. Thorne
Network
BET+
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 5, 2022