Every month, Amazon adds several new series and movies to its streaming service, Prime Video, and April 2023 will be no different.
Below is everything set to hit and leave Prime Video in Canada. Amazon also shared several featured titles coming to Prime Video Channels, which are add-on channels with additional content for extra subscription fees (they’re noted below):
April 5th
Perder Es Ganar Un Poco (Amazon Original)
Nadie Sabe Para Quien Trabja
April 6th
Lizzy Hoo: Hoo Cares?
April 7th
Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre (Amazon Original)
On a Wing and a Prayer (Amazon Original)
Gangs of Lagos (Amazon Original)
De Viaje Con Los Derbez: Season 3 (Amazon Original)
El Internado: Las Cumbres: Season 3 (Exclusive Content)
Murilo Couto Comedy Special (Exclusive Content)
Code Name Banshee
Praise This
Sniper’s Eve: Fortress
Abandoned
April 12th
True to Love (Exclusive Content)
April 13th
Soltos: Season 3 (Amazon Original)
April 14th
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 5 (Amazon Original)
Salade Grecque (Amazon Original)
Caravana Das Drags (Amazon Original)
Pearl
April 17th
Till
April 18th
Alex Borstein: Corsets & Clown Suits (Amazon Original)
Neeyat
April 21st
Dead Ringers (Amazon Original)
Judy Blume Forever (Amazon Original)
LOL: Chi Ride È Fuori: Season 3 (Amazon Original)
Wild Isles: Season 1 (Exclusive Content)
Fabio Rabin Comedy Special (Exclusive Content)
Vendetta
Con Los Años Que Nos Quedan
April 22nd
Nasha (Exclusive Content)
ONEFC: One Fight Night 9
April 24th
Crank
April 28th
Citadel (Amazon Original)
LOL: The Last One Laughing (De): Season 4 (Amazon)
Prime Video Channels
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies on Paramount+ (April 6th)
Blindspotting S2 on STARZ (April 14th)
Grace S3 on BritBox (April 20th)
From on Paramount+ (April 23rd)
Scott’s Vacation House on STACKTV (April 24th)
Fatal Attraction on Paramount+ (April 30th)
Leaving Prime Video April
War With Grandpa (April 1st)
Bad Boys II (April 2nd)
Aamhi Doghi (April 5th)
Amazon Riders (April 5th)
Gretel and Hansel (April 6th)
Minari (April 11th)
The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town (April 14th)
The First 48 (April 14th)
Chaos Walking (April 14th)
The Looming Tower (April 18th)
Stowaway (April 21st)
The First 48 (April 28th)
Prime Video is available on iOS, Android, Apple TV and more and costs $99 per year alongside your Amazon Prime subscription.
Prime Video is also supporting the Canadian Women’s Foundation with its ‘Watch to Give Back’ initiative this month. Prime Video will donate all proceeds from Watch to Give Back title rentals and purchases to the Canadian Woman’s Foundation from March 1st to 31st.
These are the titles:
9 to 5
Bend it Like Beckham
Hidden Figures
Turning Red
Waiting to Exhale
Wild
Eighth Grade
Hustlers
Lady Bird
Akeelah and the Bee
Girl’s Trip
Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris
She Said
Woman King
A League of Their Own
Charlie’s Angels (2000)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Julie & Julia
Little Women (2019)
Return of Tanya Tucker ft. Brandi Carlile
Sense And Sensibility
Mad Max: Fury Road
Miss Congeniality
Wonder Woman 1984
Find out what came to Prime Video Canada in March here.
Ontario reported its highest-ever film and TV production levels in 2022, bringing in $3.15 billion to the province’s economy.
The news comes from Ontario Creates, the government division focused on growing Ontario’s creative industries. Altogether, 2022 productions led to the creation of 45,891 full-time equivalent direct and spin-off jobs in Ontario.
In particular, Ontario Creates pointed to two major productions in the province: Women Talking, an Oscar-winning drama film from Toronto’s Sarah Polley, and Prime Video’s The Boys, which was 2022’s most-watched superhero series. Both were filmed in Toronto, with production on The Boys Season 4 still underway in the city.
Other recent movies and shows filmed in Ontario include Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy and Sex/Life, Paramount’s Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and the upcoming Keifer Sutherland-led Rabbit Hole and Crave’s The Handmaid’s Tale.
Meanwhile, Ontario Creates found that domestic film and TV production contributed $1.20 billion, an increase of 25 percent. This means it now accounts for 38 percent of total film and TV production spending in Ontario, a four percent increase from 2021.
Ontario Creates notes that this doesn’t account for commercial production or broadcaster in-house production, which are estimated at over $1.4 billion in 2022. This would bring Ontario productions’ total economic contributions in 2022 to $4.5 billion. It’s also worth stressing that this is only focused on film and television; of the nearly 1,000 studios making up Canada’s $5.5 billion video game industry, roughly 300 are based in Ontario.
Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.
Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ are mentioned when relevant. Premium video-on-demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early.
Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.
Amazon Prime Video
Lucky Hank
Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: March 18th, 2023 (first episode, new episodes at 9pm ET every Sunday) Genre: Comedy-drama Runtime: Eight episodes (around 45 minutes each)
A cantankerous college English professor has a mid-life crisis, affecting the lives of everyone around him.
Based on Richard Russo’s 1997 novel, Straight Man, Lucky Hank was developed by Paul Lieberstein (The Office) and Aaron Zelman (Law & Order) and co-stars Mireille Enos (The Killing), Olivia Scott Welch (Fear Street), Diedrich Bader (American Housewife), Sara Amini (Future Man), Cedric Yarbough (Speechless) and Suzanne Cryer (Silicon Valley).
It’s worth noting that the series was filmed in Vancouver.
Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: March 17th, 2023 Genre: Psychological thriller Runtime: Seven episodes (27 to 39 minutes each)
An obsessed young woman goes to increasingly violent lengths for her favourite R&B singer.
Swarmed was created by Donald Glover (Atlanta) and Janine Nabers (Watchmen) and stars Dominique Fishback (Judas and the Black Messiah), Chloe Bailey (Grown-ish) and Karen Rodriguez (Shining Girls).
An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which is priced at $99/year.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Amazon Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.
Apple TV+
Ted Lasso (Season 3) [Apple Original]
Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: March 15th, 2023 (first episode, new episodes every Wednesday) Genre: Comedy-drama Runtime: 12 episodes (around 30 minutes each)
Ted leads AFC Richmond against West Ham United, putting them directly at odds with Nate and Rupert.
Ted Lasso was created by Jason Sudeikis (Saturday Night Live) and Bill Lawrence (Scrubs) and features an ensemble cast that includes Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham (Game of Thrones), Brett Goldstein (SuperBob), Juno Temple (Vinyl), Phil Dunster (Humans) and Nick Mohammed (Hank Zipzer).
Crave premiere date: March 17th, 2023 (first episode, new episodes every Friday) Genre: Drama Runtime: 10 episodes (around one hour each)
Tariq’s plan to reunite with Tasha and Taz leads him to fall back into business with the Tejadas.
Power Book II: Ghost was created by Courtney A. Kemp (Power) and features returning Power actors Michael Rainey, Jr. and Naturi Naughton, as well as Mary J. Blige (“Be Without You”) and Wu-Tang Clan’s Method Man.
Stream Power Book II: Ghost here. Note that a $5.99/month Starz add-on is required.
A standard Crave subscription is priced at $19.99/month, with Starz costing an additional $5.99/month. A mobile-only subscription is also available for $9.99/month.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.
Disney+
Boston Strangler [Star Original]
Disney+ Canada premiere date: March 17th, 2023 Genre: Historical crime drama Runtime: 1 hour, 52 minutes
In the ‘1960s, two women reporters navigate sexism while investigating the serial killer known as the Boston Strangler.
Based on a true story, Boston Strangler was written and directed Matt Ruskin (Crown Heights) and stars Keira Knightley (The Imitation Game), Carrie Coon (The Leftovers), Alessandro Nivola (The Many Saints of Newark) and Chris Cooper (Adaptation).
The full list of movies and shows hitting Disney+ Canada this month can be found here.
Netflix
The Magician’s Elephant [Netflix Original]
A young boy seeks a magician with an elephant in an effort to find his long-lost sister.
Based on Kate DiCamillo’s 2009 novel of the same name, The Magician’s Elephant was directed by Wendy Rogers (Shrek) and features the voices of Noah Jupe (A Quiet Place), Benedict Wong (Doctor Strange), Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta), Mandy Patinkin (The Princess Bride) and Pixie Davies (Mary Poppins Returns).
Director Suzanne Hillinger (Morgan Spurlock Inside Man) explores the successes and scandals of Pornhub through interviewers with performers, employees and activists.
Netflix Canada premiere date: March 16th, 2023 Genre: Fantasy Runtime: Eight episodes (55 to 63 minutes each)
While on the run, Alina and Mal’s search for more mythical amplifiers bring them into contact with new allies and painful choices. in their quest for more mythical amplifiers.
Based on Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels, Shadow and Bone was developed by Eric Heiresser (Arrival) and stars Jessie Mei Li (All About Eve), Ben Barnes (Marvel’s The Punisher), Archie Renaux (Gold Diggers) and Freddy Carter (Free Rein).
After a critically acclaimed six seasons, the Bob Odenkirk-led Better Call Saul came to an end last August.
For many, it even surpassed the parent series Breaking Bad, and its absence has left an Albuquerque-sized hole in our hearts ever since. Thankfully, there’s a new AMC series starring Odenkirk that should help with that: Lucky Hank.
The comedy-drama series premieres on March 19th, with new episodes dropping every Sunday at 9pm ET/6pm PT. In it, Odenkirk plays a cantankerous college English professor whose mid-life crisis affects the lives of everyone around him. Notably, while the series is set in Pennsylvania, it was actually filmed in Vancouver.
Based on Richard Russo’s 1997 novel, Straight Man, Lucky Hank was developed by Paul Lieberstein (The Office) and Aaron Zelman (Law & Order) and co-stars Mireille Enos (The Killing), Olivia Scott Welch (Fear Street), Diedrich Bader (American Housewife), Sara Amini (Future Man), Cedric Yarbough (Speechless) and Suzanne Cryer (Silicon Valley). Lucky Hank also reunites Odenkirk with Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul executive producer Mark Johnson.
While Odenkirk’s first series after Better Call Saul would have garnered attention regardless of quality, Lucky Hank has, thankfully, been quite well-received following its premiere at SXSW earlier this month.
It’s worth noting that only the first five seasons of Better Call Saul are streaming on Netflix Canada. The final season, which was at one point streaming on AMC+, isn’t currently on that — or any other — subscription streaming service.
Naturally, then, we’re now all left with a Pedro Pascal-sized hole in our Sundays. While a predominantly helmeted Pascal can currently be seen in new episodes of The Mandalorian, that doesn’t help the many people who want to actually see the internet’s favourite daddy.
With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the prolific Chilean-American actor’s movies and TV shows. Naturally, this isn’t a comprehensive list, considering his career spans a few decades, but it does contain his biggest hits. Read on more where you can stream more Pedro Pascal content in Canada.
Crave
Game of Thrones
Image credit: HBO
Pascal’s breakout role came during another HBO series, Game of Thrones (notably, the same is true for his The Last of Us co-star, Bella Ramsey). His short but memorable seven-episode stint on the series saw him play the vengeful and lustful Oberyn Martell.
While Tom Gormican’s 2022 action-comedy is focused on a fictionalized version of Nicolas Cage, critics agree that Pascal basically steals the show. His character, billionaire and Cage superfan Javi Gutierrez, hires the actor for a birthday party, leading them to develop a bit of a bromance amid increasingly wild antics.
In Matthew Vaughn’s Kingsman: The Secret Service sequel, Eggsy and his allies must protect the world from a CEO and her drug cartel. While the movie as a whole received a mixed reception, Pascal certainly was one of its better aspects, portraying the fun lasso-wielding American spy, Agent Whisky.
Of course, this is the most obvious answer. For many, this is the actor’s defining role, and the one with the most crossover with The Last of Us. In the Jon Favreau-created Star Wars series, Pascal plays the titular bounty hunter as he goes on adventures with a little creature named Grogu.
In Antoine Fuqua’s second Equalizer movie, retired marine Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) seeks revenge after the murder of a friend. Notably, Pascal plays the villain, Duke York. Denzel and Pedro — what a combo!
Inspired by true events, this acclaimed Netflix series explores the rise of the cocaine trade in Columbia and the efforts of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to combat it. Pascal has one of the main roles, Javier Peña, who’s a real-life DEA officer, appearing in all three seasons.
J.C. Chandor’s 2019 action-adventure flick follows a group of former U.S. soldiers who reunite for a South American heist. In the movie, Pascal plays Francisco “Catfish” Morales, the pilot of the group, which also includes Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam and Garrett Hedlund.
Given that we cover gaming on MobileSyrup, I’d be remiss not to mention that Pascal’s first and only video game role was in 2016’s Dishonored 2. In the acclaimed first-person stealth-action game, Pascal voices a gang leader named Paolo.
Dishonored 2 is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
Wonder Woman 1984
Image credit: Warner Bros.
Patty Jenkins’ 2020 follow-up to her acclaimed 2017 Wonder Woman movie was largely panned, but most people agree that Pascal absolutely stole the show here as the charismatic businessman, Maxwell Lord. Life is good, but with Pascal as a delightfully unhinged villain, it can definitely be better.
The movie isn’t actually on any subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service, so your only option is to rent or buy on platforms like iTunes and Google Play.
What are your favourite Pascal performances? Beyond The Last of Us, what are you hoping to see him in next?
Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.
Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ are mentioned when relevant. Premium video-on-demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early.
Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.
Amazon Prime Video
Daisy Jones & The Six [Amazon Original]
Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: March 3rd, 2023 (first three episodes, new episodes every Friday) Genre: Drama Runtime: 10 episodes (around one hour each)
Presented in a documentary style, this series explores why a massively popular ’70s band called it quits.
Based on Taylor Jenkin Reid’s 2019 novel of the same name, Daisy Jones & The Six was created by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber (500 Days of Summer) and stars Riley Keough (Zola), Sam Claflin (Peaky Blinders), Camila Morrone (Valley Girl) and Suki Waterhouse (The Divergent Series: Insurgent).
An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which is priced at $99/year.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Amazon Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.
Apple TV+
The Problem with Jon Stewart (Season 2 Part 2) [Apple Original]
State Sen. Nathan Dahm (R-OK) has penned several bills loosening gun restrictions, including the nation’s first anti-red flag law. He thinks these bills protect the Second Amendment – and that they make us safer. We think it's probably one or the other. Watch it on @AppleTVPlus. pic.twitter.com/T7fLFLjTQ5
— The Problem With Jon Stewart (@TheProblem) March 3, 2023
Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: March 3rd, 2023 (first episode, new episodes every Friday) Genre: Current affairs Runtime: Six episodes (around 40 minutes each)
A standard Crave subscription is priced at $19.99/month, with Starz costing an additional $5.99/month. A mobile-only subscription is also available for $9.99/month.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.
Disney+
The Mandalorian (Season 3) [Disney+ Original]
Disney+ Canada premiere date: March 1st, 2023 (first episode, new episodes every Wednesday) Genre: Sci-fi drama Runtime: Eight episodes (around 30 to 50 minutes each)
Reunited with Grogu, the Mandalorian returns to Mandalore to redeem his past transgressions.
The Mandalorian was created by Jon Favreau (Iron Man) and stars Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica), Carl Weathers (Rocky franchise), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad) and Emily Swallow (SEAL Team). It’s also worth noting that Toronto’s own Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Kim’s Convenience) appears again this season as Captain Carson Teva.
Netflix Canada premiere date: March 2nd, 2023 Genre: Drama Runtime: Eight episodes (44 to 53 minutes each)
Billie encounters new challenges and desires while lusting after her dream life.
Based on B.B. Easton’s novel 44 Chapters About 4 Men, Sex/Life was created by Stacy Rukeyser (Unreal) and Belle Nuru Dayne (An Unfulfilled Love Story) and stars Sarah Shahi (Person of Interest), Mike Vogel (Bates Motel) and Adam Demos (Unreal).
Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.
Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ are mentioned when relevant. Premium video-on-demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early.
Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.
Amazon Prime Video
The Consultant [Amazon Original]
Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: February 23rd, 2023 Genre: Dark comedy, thriller Runtime: Eight episodes (30 to 36 minutes each)
A mysterious consultant joins a struggling gaming company and seemingly starts taking over.
The Consultant was created by Tony Basgallop (Servant) and stars Christoph Waltz (Inglorious Basterds), Nat Wolff (The Stand), Brittany O’Grady (The White Lotus) and Aimee Carrero (The Menu).
An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which is priced at $99/year.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Amazon Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.
Apple TV+
Liaison [Apple Original]
Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: February 24th, 2023 (first episode, new episodes every Friday) Genre: Spy thriller Runtime: Six episodes (around one hour each)
Apple’s first French and English language series follows two ex-lover agents who must work together to stop international cyberattacks in the U.K.
Liaison was created by Virginie Brac (Cheyenne & Lola) and stars Eva Green (Casino Royale) and Vincent Cassel (Black Swan).
The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy [Apple Original]
Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: February 24th, 2023 Genre: Travel documentary Runtime: Eight episodes (33 to 38 minutes each)
Hamilton, Ontario’s Eugene Levy (Schitt’s Creek) goes outside of his comfort zone to travel to beautiful locations across the world, including Costa Rica, Italy, Japan and South Africa.
Stream The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy here.
The full list of movies and TV shows hitting Apple TV+ this month can be found here.
Crave
Party Down (Season 3)
Crave premiere date: February 24th, 2023 (first episode, new episodes every Friday) Genre: Comedy Runtime: Six episodes (around 30 minutes each)
Ten years after the end of the cult comedy series, the gang is back to take on more random parties and oddball guests across Los Angeles.
Original cast members Adam Scott (Henry), Ken Marino (Ron), Ryan Hansen (Kyle), Martin Starr (Roman), Jane Lynch (Constance) and Megan Mullally (Lydia), while newcomers include Jennifer Garner (Alias), Tyrel Jackson Williams (Brockmire) and Zoë Chao (The Afterparty).
Crave premiere date: February 25th, 2023 at 8pm ET Genre: Concert special Runtime: 1 hour, 35 minutes
Toronto singer-songwriter The Weeknd performs hit songs like “Starboy,” “Blinding Lights” and “Can’t Feel My Face” in front of a sold-out crowd in Los Angeles.
A standard Crave subscription is priced at $19.99/month, with Starz costing an additional $5.99/month. A mobile-only subscription is also available for $9.99/month.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.
Disney+
Bruiser [Star Original]
Disney+ Canada premiere date: February 24th, 2023 Genre: Coming-of-age drama Runtime: 1 hour, 41 minutes
14-year-old Darious turns to charismatic drifter Porter for help after being beaten up, only to discover a dangerous secret that threatens to rip his family apart.
Bruiser was co-written and directed by Miles Warren (Huntress) and stars Trevante Rhodes (Moonlight), Toronto’s own Shamier Anderson (Wynonna Earp) and Jalyn Hall (Till).
The full list of movies and shows hitting Disney+ Canada this month can be found here.
Netflix
Outer Banks (Season 3) [Netflix Original]
Netflix Canada premiere date: February 23rd, 2023 Genre: Teen drama Runtime: Ten episodes (45 minutes to 1 hour, 19 minutes each)
The Pogues head to the Caribbean and beyond as part of a dangerous rival’s hunt for a legendary lost city.
Outer Banks was created by Josh and Jonas Pate (Good vs Evil) and Shannon Burke (Into the Savage Country) and stars Chase Stokes (Tell Me Your Divas), Madelyn Cline (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery), Madison Bailey (Black Lightning) and Jonathan Daviss (Do Revenge).
Netflix Canada premiere date: February 24th, 2023 Genre: Family comedy Runtime: 2 hours, 7 minutes
Kevin’s family becomes famous after discovering a ghost in their new home, leading them to become targets of the government.
We Have a Ghost was written and directed by Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day) and stars David Harbour (Stranger Things), Jahi Di’Allo Winston (Queen & Slim), Tig Notaro (Army of the Dead), Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus) and Anthony Mackie (Captain America: The Winter Soldier).
The full list of movies and shows hitting Netflix Canada this month can be found here.
Paramount+
Babylon
Original theatrical release date: December 23rd, 2022
Paramount+ Canada premiere date: February 21st, 2023 Genre: Concert special Runtime: Period black comedy-drama
Several ambitious dreamers experience a rise and fall during Hollywood’s transition from silent to sound films.
Babylon was written and directed by Damien Chazelle (La La Land) and features an ensemble cast that includes Margot Robbie (I, Tonya), Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), Diego Calva (Narcos: Mexico), Jean Smart (Hacks) and Jovan Adepo (Fences).
Can you believe that Rocky is nearly 50 years old?
Since 1976, the iconic Sylvester Stallone series about an underdog boxer in Philadelphia has been going strong across eight movies. A ninth, Creed III, is set to release on March 3rd, although it will be the first without Stallone’s Rocky Balboa.
Naturally, a new movie in such a storied franchise might have you wanting to revisit the classics. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up where Canadians can stream the entire Rocky series — the six Stallone-led films and the two Michael B. Jordan-led entries.
Rocky (1976) — Amazon Prime Video via MGM (a $3.99/month channel add-on), Crave
Rocky II (1979) — Amazon Prime Video via MGM, Crave
Rocky III (1982) — Amazon Prime Video via MGM, Crave
Rocky IV (1985) — Amazon Prime Video via MGM, Crave
Rocky V (1990) — Amazon Prime Video via AMC+ (an $8.99/month channel add-on) or MGM, Crave
Rocky Balboa (2006) — Amazon Prime Video via AMC+, Crave
An Amazon Prime subscription costs $99/year and includes Prime Video, while a Crave subscription is priced at $19.99/month.
It’s worth noting that Rocky IV, one of the series’ less popular entries, received a Director’s Cut from Stallone that made more well-received changes. This version of the movie, titled Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago, isn’t on any subscription video on demand (SVOD) services like Crave, but you can rent it on PVOD platforms like iTunes and Google Play.
Creed III, meanwhile, is notable for being the directorial debut of Michael B. Jordan, who also stars as Adonis Creed, son of Rocky’s late friend Apollo (Carl Weathers). Creed III also features the return of Tessa Thompson as Adonis’ partner, Bianca, and series newcomer Jonathan Majors as Adonis’ old friend with a score to settle, Damian Anderson.
Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.
Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ are mentioned when relevant. Premium video-on-demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early.
Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.
Amazon Prime Video
Carnival Row (Season 2) [Amazon Original]
Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: February 17th, 2023 (first two episodes, new episodes every Friday) Genre: Fantasy Runtime: 10 episodes (around one hour each)
In this final season, a series of mysterious killings cause tensions between the Faefolk and humans, leading the denizens of Carnival Row to take action.
Carnival Row was created by Travis Beachum (Pacific Rim) and René Echevarria (Star Trek: The Next Generation) and stars Orlando Bloom (The Lord of the Rings franchise) and Cara Delevingne (Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets).
An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which is priced at $99/year.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Amazon Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.
Apple TV+
Sharper [Apple Original]
Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: February 17th, 2023 Genre: Psychological thriller Runtime: 1 hour, 56 minutes
A young man on a path of vengeance cons billionaires in Manhattan.
Sharper was directed by Benjamin Caron (Andor) and stars Julianne Moore (Boogie Nights), Sebastian Stan (Pam & Tommy), Justice Smith (The Get Down), Brianna Middleton (The Tender Bar) and John Lithgow (The Crown).
Crave premiere date: February 16th, 2023 (first episode, new episode every Friday) Genre: Sci-fi Runtime: 10 episodes (around one hour each)
After receiving a desperate message from a long-lost friend, Picard must embark on his most daring mission yet with old and new friends alike.
Picard is based on Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek franchise and was created by Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind), Michael Chabon (The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay), Kirsten Beyer (Star Trek: Discovery) and Alex Kurtzman (2009’s Star Trek).
The series features an ensemble cast that includes Star Trek: The Next Generation veterans Patrick Stewart (Picard), LeVar Burton (La Forge), Michael Dorn (Worf), Jonathan Frakes (Riker), Gates McFadden (Crusher), Marina Sirtis (Troi), Brent Spiner (Lore) and Jeri Ryan (Seven of Nine).
The new four-part Crave Original documentary series is produced, written, and co-directed by Anishinaabe journalist Ryan McMahon, who is on a quest to uncover the truth behind the deaths of numerous Indigenous people in Thunder Bay, Ontario. #ThunderBay premieres Feb 17 on Crave. pic.twitter.com/ixLIQYJGJv
Anishinaabe journalist Ryan McMahon investigates the deaths of numerous Indigenous people in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Crave premiere date: February 17th, 2023 (first two episodes, final two episodes on February 24th) Genre: True crime documentary Runtime: 10 episodes (around 45 minutes each)
Original theatrical release date: September 16th, 2022
Crave premiere date: February 17th, 2023 Genre: Historical action-drama Runtime: 2 hours, 15 minutes
In the West African kingdom of Dahomey in 1823, a general trains the next generation of warriors to fight a foreign enemy.
The Woman King was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Old Guard) and stars Viola Davis (How to Get Away with Murder), Thuso Mbedu (The Underground Railroad), Lashana Lynch (No Time to Die), Sheila Atim (The Underground Railroad) and John Boyega (Star Wars series).
A standard Crave subscription is priced at $19.99/month, with Starz costing an additional $5.99/month. A mobile-only subscription is also available for $9.99/month.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.
Netflix
Full Swing [Netflix Original]
Netflix Canada premiere date: February 15th, 2023 Genre: Sports documentary Runtime: Eight episodes (41 to 50 minutes each)
This docuseries follows pro golfers like Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and Brooks Koepka on and off the course during competitions.
Perfect Match [Netflix Original]
Netflix Canada premiere date: February 14th, 2023 (first four episodes, new episodes every Tuesday) Genre: Reality competition Runtime: 12 episodes (around 50 minutes each)
98 Degrees’ Nick Lachey hosts this new dating series bringing together hopefuls from series like Love Is Blind, The Mole and Too Hot to Handle.
Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.
Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ are mentioned when relevant. Premium video-on-demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early.
Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.
Amazon Prime Video
Somebody I Used To Know [Amazon Original]
Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: February 10th, 2023 Genre: Romantic comedy Runtime: 1 hour, 46 minutes
A workaholic returns to her hometown and starts to question her life choices after running in with her ex and his fiancée.
Somebody I Used To Know was co-written and directed by Dave Franco (The Rental) and stars Alison Brie (Community), Jay Ellis (Insecure) and Kiersey Clemons (Dope).
An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which is priced at $99/year.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Amazon Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.
Crave
C.B. Strike: Troubled Blood
Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: February 6th, 2023 (first episode, new episodes at 9pm ET) Genre: Crime drama Runtime: Four episodes (around one hour each)
A war-veteran-turned-P.I. takes on a cold case of a missing mother with his partner while dealing with a devastating family diagnosis.
C.B. Strike: Troubled Blood is based on Robert Galbraith’s crime novels and stars Tom Burke (Mank) and Holliday Granger (The Borgias).
Original theatrical release date: May 20th, 2022
Crave premiere date: February 10th, 2023 Genre: Historical drama Runtime: 2 hours, 5 minutes
The Crawleys travel to France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess’s newly inherited villa.
Downton Abbey was directed by Simon Curtis (Woman in Gold) and features many returning cast members from the series, including Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Elizabeth McGovern and Maggie Smith.
A standard Crave subscription is priced at $19.99/month, with Starz costing an additional $5.99/month. A mobile-only subscription is also available for $9.99/month.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.
Netflix Canada premiere date: February 9th, 2023 Genre: Psychological thriller Runtime: Five episodes (around one hour each)
Joe starts a new life as a university professor in England and gets caught up in English’s high capital society, leading him to run in with the so-called ‘Eat the Rich Killer.’
Based on Caroline Kepne’s novel series of the same name, You was created by Greg Berlanti (Arrowverse) and Sera Gamble (The Magicians) and stars Penn Badgley (Gossip Girl), Tati Gabrielle (Kaleidoscope), Lukas Gage (The White Lotus), Charlotte Ritchie (Feel Good) and Tilly Keeper (EastEnders).
Stream You here. Note that Season 4’s five-episode second half will premiere on March 9th.
Best friends Debbie and Peter find their lives changed after swapping houses for a week.
Your Place or Mine was written and directed by Aline Brosh McKenna (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) and stars Reese Witherspoon (Legally Blonde), Ashton Kutcher (That ’70s Show), Jesse Williams (Grey’s Anatomy) and Tig Notaro (Army of the Dead).
The full list of movies and shows hitting Netflix Canada this month can be found here.
Paramount+
Orphan: First Kill
Original theatrical release date: August 19th, 2022
Netflix Canada premiere date: February 10th, 2023 Genre: Horror Runtime: 1 hour, 39 minutes
In this prequel to 2009’s Orphan, Esther escapes from a psychiatric facility and travels to America by impersonating a missing daughter, putting her into conflict with the family’s matriarch.
Orphan: First Kill was directed by William Brent Bell (Separation) and stars Isabelle Fuhrman (Orphan), Julia Stiles (10 Things I Hate About You) and Vancouver’s Rossif Sutherland (Reign).
Stream Orphan: First Kill here.
A Paramount+ subscription costs $8.99/month.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Paramount+ Canada this month can be found here.
