How to Fail as a Popstar (2023)
Synopsis
The story of Vivek, a queer brown boy from Edmonton as he tries (and fails) to achieve pop stardom, told from the perspective of the now 40-something trans femme artist that boy became.
First Air Date: 2023-10-13
Last Air Date: 2023-10-13
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 8
Created By: Vivek Shraya
Networks: CBC Gem
Top Cast
- Chris D'Silva as Vivek
- Tyson Kirk as Brad
- Maya McNair as Jessica Bliss
Seasons
Season 1 (2023)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: The Popstar
In 1997 Edmonton, 15-year-old Vivek has never quite felt like he fit in but hearing a pop song leads to discovering his dream…and his voice.
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Ep. 2: The Judge
Like all pop icons, Vivek’s journey to superstardom starts at the mall!
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Ep. 3: The Producer
Vivek’s dream of pop stardom comes with a hefty price and a struggle to articulate his vision while working with a hotshot producer.
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Ep. 4: The Call
Vivek’s debut album gets him his ticket out of Edmonton! But first he needs to find a way to tell his mom he’s moving to Toronto.
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Ep. 5: The Manager
Are Vivek’s new manager’s industry know-how, connections, and guidance worth living with her mercurial mood swings and abusive behaviour?
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Ep. 6: The Sisters
Vivek takes control!
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Ep. 7: The Record Deal
After the Tegan and Sara tour, Vivek’s music career has accelerated to Paris and a French record label in 2006 – but do their plans align with Vivek’s dream?
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Ep. 8: The Failure
Her 40th birthday leads Vivek, now a successful author and creative writing teacher in Edmonton, to reflect on her failure as a popstar.
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