H2O

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2004-10-31

Last Air Date: 2004-10-31

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 2

Created By: Paul Gross

Networks: CBC Television

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Top Cast

Paul Gross as Thomas David McLaughlin
Leslie Hope as Sgt. Leah Collins
Guy Nadon as Marc Lavigne
Martha Henry as Julia McLaughlin
Callum Keith Rennie as Don Pritchard / Lt. Daniel Holt
Michael Murphy as U.S. Ambassador Conrad
Tommie-Amber Pirie as Sally
Tantoo Cardinal as Grand Chief Katie Blackfire
Karen Robinson as Willy
Dean McDermott as Clark

Seasons

Mini-series (2004)

When Canada's Prime Minister drowns in what appears to be a boating accident, his son takes office and is drawn into a deceptive world of power and corruption.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Part 1 (2004-10-31)

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.
Ep. 2: Part 2 (2004-10-31)

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.