Godiva's
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- This is an article about the television series Godiva's. For other uses, see Godiva (disambiguation).
Godiva's was a Canadian television comedy-drama series, which debuted on Bravo! Canada and Citytv in 2005. It completed a successful two-season run in 2006.
The series was created by Michael MacLennan with Julia Keatley of Keatley Entertainment. The series was nominated for numerous Gemini Awards including Best Series. It was celebrated for its intelligent, fast-paced depiction of young Canadians in the restaurant industry.
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[edit] Plot
Set in Vancouver's Yaletown district, the series revolved around ten young friends working at the hip Godiva's bistro.
[edit] Cast
- Erin Karpluk played Kate
- Stephen Lobo played Ramir
- Carmen Moore played Simone.
- Neil Grayston played Martin
- Michael McMurtry played Cordell
- Sonja Bennett played Daisy
- Matthew Currie Holmes played Stick
- Rick Tae played Victor
- Noel Fisher played TJ
- Leah Cairns played Jenna
[edit] Episodes
| # | Title | Airdate | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | "Begin It Now" | March 16, 2005 | |
| 102 | "The Hungry Ghost" | March 23, 2005 | |
| 103 | "Having Her Cake" | March 30, 2005 | |
| 104 | "Masters of Delusion" | April 6, 2005 | |
| 105 | "Fancy Footwork" | April 13, 2005 | |
| 106 | "Fast and Loose" | April 20, 2005 | |
| 201 | "Floodgates" | February 14, 2006 | |
| 202 | "Flipping Switches" | February 21, 2006 | |
| 203 | "Out the Door" | February 28, 2006 | |
| 204 | "Champagne Kisses" | March 7, 2006 | |
| 205 | "Dead Flowers" | March 12, 2006 | |
| 206 | "Forbidden Fruit" | March 21, 2006 | |
| 207 | "Rubbing Shoulders" | March 28, 2006 | |
| 208 | "The Bigger Man" | April 4, 2006 | |
| 209 | "Tempting the Spice" | April 15, 2006 | |
| 210 | "Little Engines" | April 22, 2006 | |
| 211 | "The Fifth Taste" | April 29, 2006 | |
| 212 | "Inked" | May 6, 2006 | |
| 213 | "Exit Strategies" | May 13, 2006 |
[edit] Reviews
- "Created by Michael MacLennan and Julia Keatley, the show throbs with style and confidence. It is, in a word, outstanding. [...] In the interest of balance, I tried, repeatedly, to come up with something negative but was stumped. One pompous chef describes Ramir's cooking as "assertive yet complex." You could say the same thing about this show." - Vinay Menon, Toronto Star
- "Godiva's looks as if it could be the most exciting opening act in Canadian TV drama since The Eleventh Hour." - Alex Strachan, National Post
- "The dialogue sparkles with wit and bite." - John Doyle, The Globe and Mail
- "The kudos are warranted. Godiva's [...] sharp writing, three-dimensional characters and moments of unexpected sensitivity make Godiva's air of jaded hipness ring with an authenticity foreign to most prime-time series. Deftly veering from comedy to drama, the show's ability to convey the subtle shadings of real life not only give it a grit and urgency, but it also makes us care about characters who -- in a different format -- would seem unlikable and off-putting. In the end, Godiva's edgy rock-and-roll attitude is a clever illusion. Deep down, this is a show about heart." - Joel Rubinoff, Hamilton Spectator
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Bravo.ca: Godiva's from Bravo! Canada
- Citytv.com: Godiva's from Citytv
- Godiva's at the Internet Movie Database
- Godiva's at TV.com
- [1] Michael MacLennan's website
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