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The Porter

The Porter

Set in the 1920s and inspired by real events, the series follows the true story of railway workers from both Canada and the United States joining together in the fight to give birth to the world's first Black union. In the midst of the struggle there are loves lives and friendships that suffer and thrive. Set primarily in Montreal, Chicago and Detroit as the world rebuilds after the First World War, The Porter focuses on the Black community in St. Antoine, Montreal – known, at the time, as the "Harlem of the North." They're young, gifted, and Black, from Canada, the Caribbean and the U.S., and they find themselves thrown together in an era that boasts anything is possible. If change isn't coming for them, they will come for it.

Genres: Drama, History

Premiered: 2022-02-21

Runtime: 60 mins

Status: Ended

Rating: 6.3/10

Network: CBC

Main Cast

Aml AmeenAml Ameen
as Junior Massey
Ronnie RoweRonnie Rowe
as Zeke Garrett
Mouna TraoréMouna Traoré
as Marlene Massey
Loren LottLoren Lott
as Lucy Conrad
Oluniké AdeliyiOluniké Adeliyi
as Miss Queenie
Alfre WoodardAlfre Woodard
as Fay

Episode Guide

Season 1

  • Episode 1: Episode 1
    Aired: Feb 21, 2022

    In 1921, friends and train porters Junior and Zeke find their unbreakable bond stretched to its limits when tragedy inspires them to take conflicting paths to a better life.

  • Episode 2: Episode 2
    Aired: Feb 28, 2022

    Junior finds himself in debt to notorious Chicago gangster Miss Queenie; Zeke takes a risk to advance his cause; Lucy's new relationship impacts her career; Marlene makes an unlikely friend.

  • Episode 3: Episode 3
    Aired: Mar 7, 2022

    Junior starts a gambling sideline backed by Queenie. Zeke's pursuit of union integration costs the community. Lucy finds her Stardust dream at risk. Marlene campaigns for an essential medical clinic. Screen reader support enabled.

  • Episode 4: Episode 4
    Aired: Mar 14, 2022

    Junior gets a chilling glimpse at Queenie's capacity for violence. Zeke and Marlene's road-trip reignites an old spark. Lucy's big debut as a featured performer makes her contemplate a different path.

  • Episode 5: Episode 5
    Aired: Mar 21, 2022

    Queenie tries to keep Junior close. Fay offers Marlene some help for her clinic. Zeke's proximity to Edwards leads to a devastating truth. Lucy may have found her ticket to the big time.

  • Episode 6: Episode 6
    Aired: Mar 28, 2022

    Junior takes a risky new angle on Queenie's numbers game. Marlene's split focus leads to a mother's worst nightmare. Zeke seizes an opportunity to show the power of unity. Lucy bets on herself.

  • Episode 7: Episode 7
    Aired: Apr 4, 2022

    Dinger blackmails Junior. A police raid puts Marlene and her clinic in jeopardy. Zeke leverages an unlikely ally to put integration to a vote. Lucy's new shot at stardom could cost her everything.

  • Episode 8: Episode 8
    Aired: Apr 11, 2022

    Junior tries to eliminate his greatest threats. Marlene's efforts to reconcile with Fay could be too late. Lucy faces the consequences of her betrayal. Zeke makes a final plea for union integration.