How to Fail as a Popstar (2023)

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20231 Season

Comedy

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Genre: Comedy
Origin: CA

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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.

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Director: Vivek Shraya, Vanessa Matsui
Writing: Vivek Shraya
Status: Canceled
First aired: Oct 13, 2023
Network: CBC Gem
Studio: Bell Fund | Fonds Bell, Shaw Rocket Fund

Time to finish

6 hrs

8 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

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SERIES

20231 Season

Comedy

Your rating

Genre: Comedy
Origin: CA

About

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.

Where to watch

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Not available to stream in United States yet.

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E1 · Airs Oct 13, 2023 · 9m
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.
E2 · Airs Oct 13, 2023 · 10m
The Judge
Like all pop icons, Vivek’s journey to superstardom starts at the mall!
E3 · Airs Oct 13, 2023 · 12m
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.
E4 · Airs Oct 13, 2023 · 8m
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.
E5 · Airs Oct 13, 2023 · 7m
The Manager
Are Vivek’s new manager’s industry know-how, connections, and guidance worth living with her mercurial mood swings and abusive behaviour?
E6 · Airs Oct 13, 2023 · 7m
The Sisters
Vivek takes control!
E7 · Airs Oct 13, 2023 · 11m
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?
E8 · Airs Oct 13, 2023 · 11m
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.

Details

Director: Vivek Shraya, Vanessa Matsui
Writing: Vivek Shraya
Status: Canceled
First aired: Oct 13, 2023
Network: CBC Gem
Studio: Bell Fund | Fonds Bell, Shaw Rocket Fund

Time to finish

6 hrs

8 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

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