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B.C. Capital, Empress Hotel Murder Steal Spotlight in Jason Priestley Drama - Northern Sentinel
The spin-off uses Victoria landmarks and local businesses as clues, while a second season has already been approved, producers said.
- A second season of Private Eyes West Coast has been greenlit, with Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson set to return to Victoria next year for production. The pair will collaborate with writers to develop new mysteries for the comedy-drama.
- The series now focuses on the family life of protagonists Shade and Angie, known to fans as Shangie, who are married with a baby. This shift from the original's 'will they, won't they' dynamic represents a major narrative change for the reboot.
- Victoria itself serves as a 'scene-stealing character,' with the first episode name-checking local businesses including Barb's Fish and Chips, Harbour Air, and the Victoria Butterfly Gardens. The city's landmarks and waterfront become integral to the show's storytelling.
- Priestley and Sampson are providing writers with local inspiration, including the mystery of Roger, the Empress Hotel's famous marmot. The celebrity rodent has yet to make his annual appearance this year, prompting speculation after exceeding his typical 15-year life expectancy.
- Private Eyes West Coast premieres on September 30 on Global and STACKTV, following five seasons of the original series that ran from 2016 to 2021. The reboot promises to be 'bigger and better than the original,' with heightened comedic elements for viewers.
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