Bon Cop Bad Cop 2 premieres 11 years after original hit | CBC News
A sequel to the original bilingual buddy cop caper — one of the highest-grossing domestic Canadian comedies ever — opens Friday.
www.cbc.caHere’s what’s latest on Bon Cop Bad Cop series:
Crave premiered a new BON COP BAD COP TV series in May 2026. It’s the television adaptation of the original film franchise and features a bilingual format with English, French, and Mi’gmaq dialogue. The show debuted with episodes 1 and 2 on May 7, followed by weekly Thursday drops [source context: press release style announcements in late April 2026 and coverage of the May 2026 premiere].
Recurring cast notes: Henry Czerny joins the series as Detective Martin Ward, replacing Colm Feore who did not reprise his film role due to other commitments; David Bouchard is portrayed by a returning or reimagined actor in the new format. The creators emphasize that the core partner dynamic remains intact, even with the recasting [source context: early May 2026 coverage].
Series scope and format: The show is described as a six-episode/season-length drama with a procedural bent, set in Quebec and on Indigenous reserve communities. It aims to blend humor with action and drama, staying true to the franchise’s bilingual charm while expanding into contemporary themes and cross-cultural collaboration [source context: multiple May 2026 reporting pieces].
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Would you like a quick watch-guide with episode-by-episode teasers (no spoilers) and where to stream in your region? I can also pull a brief snapshot of initial critical reception and audience buzz from May 2026. Sources: recent entertainment coverage and press releases about the Crave series launch in May 2026.
A sequel to the original bilingual buddy cop caper — one of the highest-grossing domestic Canadian comedies ever — opens Friday.
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www.imdb.comTORONTO (April 8, 2026) – Crave confirmed today that its new original series, BON COP BAD COP, the television adaptation of the cult film franchise of the same name which also celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, premieres on Thursday, May 7. Episodes 1 and 2 drop on May 7, while subsequent episodes are available for streaming on Thursdays. To view the series trailer, click HERE. Filmed across multiple locations in Québec, and with dialogue in English, French, and Indigenous language...
www.bellmedia.caBon Cop Bad Cop 2, the sequel to one of the most successful films ever in Canada, will begin filming in Montreal later this month.
www.cbc.ca"Bon Cop Bad Cop" creator Patrick Huard knows fans of the film have had a passion for the franchise ever since it came out in 2006. So he can understand the skepticism around the recasting of one half of the dynamic duo.
www.winnipegfreepress.comDiscover reviews, ratings, and trailers for Bon Cop Bad Cop 2 on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today!
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