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Montréal, le 27 août – Starting September 1st, MAX sets the tone for the fall season with six brand-new series, two eagerly awaited returns, and a fresh slate of movies to enjoy every week.
Building on its strong line-up of classic crime dramas with Les recrues de la 15e (Rookie Blue) and Les Experts (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation), MAX now brings exclusive premieres to Quebec audiences with Flashback and Zorro.
“It’s a true privilege for MAX to present exclusive series like Flashback and Zorro to Quebec audiences, starring internationally renowned actors such as Michaël Youn and Jean Dujardin,” said Marie-Hélène Potvin, Head of Remstar Media Channels. “These exceptional acquisitions add to the richness of our programming and reaffirm our commitment to offering distinctive content not found anywhere else.”
Movies at its finest
The CinéMAX movie line-up has been enhanced with award-winning titles. Movie lovers can tune in Fridays at 9 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 p.m. to catch standout films like Mystic River (Sean Penn), Runaway Bride (Julia Roberts, Richard Gere), John Q (Denzel Washington), and We Were Soldiers (Mel Gibson), along with many more gems to (re)discover each week.
Max goes into investigation mode
Friday nights at 7 p.m., MAX leans into suspense with murder mystery made for tv movies, including new titles of César Wagner and Prière d’enquêter.
HIGHLIGHTS
Flashback / Premieres September 1st at 8 p.m.
Mondays at 8 p.m.
On her 36th birthday, forensic officer Elsa is unexpectedly transported back to 1994, just months before the unsolved murder of her father, a police legend. She seizes the opportunity to get close to him without revealing her identity, hoping to alter the course of destiny.
A blend of fantasy, crime, comedy and nostalgia, Flashback stars Michaël Youn (Fatal Bazooka) and Constance Gay and offers a generational time-travel twist.
Zorro / Premieres October 13th at 8 p.m.
Mondays at 8 p.m.
Starring Oscar-winning actor Jean Dujardin (The Artist, OSS 117), Zorro is a bold reimagining of the legendary hero, directed by acclaimed showrunners Benjamin Charbit and Noé Debré.
Set in 1821, Diego de la Vega, now mayor of Los Angeles, must wear the mask again to face a corrupt businessman threatening the city’s future… and his own. Filmed in Spain, this modern take promises action, drama and political intrigue.
Killing Eve / Premieres September 1st at 7 p.m.
Mondays at 7 p.m.
Critically acclaimed psychological thriller Killing Eve follows Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh), an MI5 agent on the trail of Villanelle (Jodie Comer), a contract killer as brilliant as she is unpredictable. Between fascination and obsession, the two women become entangled in a cat-and-mouse game that is as unsettling as it is dangerous.
Jodie Comer’s performance earned her both an Emmy and a BAFTA in 2019. Don’t miss Killing Eve, premiering September 1 at 7 p.m. Season 2 will follow starting October 27.
Cardinal / Seasons 1 & 2 – Starts September 2 at 8 p.m.
Tuesdays at 8 p.m.
Adapted from the novels by Giles Blunt, this atmospheric Canadian series stars Billy Campbell and Karine Vanasse in a chilling northern murder investigation.
Les recrues de la 15e (V.F de Rookie Blue) / Seasons 1 to 3 – Starts September 1st
Mondays and Tuesdays at 11 p.m.
Five rookie cops face the gritty reality of Toronto’s streets in this gripping police drama, starring Missy Peregrym (FBI).
Les experts (V.F de CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) / Seasons 1 to 4 – Starts September 1st
Weekdays at 5 p.m.
MAX welcomes the iconic forensic series that revolutionized crime television. Dive into CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION every weekday at 5 p.m.
NEW SEASONS THIS FALL
PERCEPTION / Season 3 – Starts September 3rd
Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Pierce (Eric McCormack) heads to Paris as personal matters complicate the lives of those around him — including Kate and Donnie.
HUDSON & REX / Season 6 – Starts September 3rd
Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
Detective Charlie Hudson and his loyal K9 partner Rex return for their most challenging investigations yet, backed by a tight-knit team of experts.
Free preview: discover max this fall
MAX will be offered in free preview from September 1st to September 28th with participating cable providers; the perfect opportunity to discover our exclusive new content and fan-favorite series.
Thrills, action, familiar faces and gripping stories : everything is in place to win over viewers this fall!