

Son of a Critch
“He's 11 going on 70.”
A coming-of-age story set in St. John’s, Newfoundland of 11 year-old Mark, much older on the inside than his 11 years, who uses comedy to win friends and connect with people in his limited world.
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Cast

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth

Mark Critch

Malcolm McDowell

Claire Rankin

Mark Ezekiel Rivera

Colton Gobbo

Sophia Powers

Maya McNair

Lawrence Barry

Ashley Dingwell

Matt Wright
Mack Furlong
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Seasons
A coming-of-age story set in St. John’s, Newfoundland of 11 year-old Mark, much older on the inside than his 11 years, who uses comedy to win friends and connect with people in his limited world.

1.Old Soul, New School
04-01-202222mMark’s first day of junior high is marred by a bully — a young girl named Fox. But when he stands up for himself, he learns that words can hurt more than fists.

2.Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s Dead
11-01-202222mA chance encounter at a funeral parlour leads to Mark’s first date with a girl. As he risks life and limb in a race across town to meet her, Fox finds herself unexpectedly jealous....

3.Cello, I Must Be Going
18-01-202222mMark fears being forced to play the cello will make him a social pariah. But when his cello is taken by a gang of bullies, Fox begrudgingly comes to his rescue. Meanwhile, Pop and...

4.Cucumber Slumber
25-01-202222mWhen Ritchie invites himself to a sleepover, Mark scrambles to hide his family’s “eccentric” behaviour. Meanwhile, Mike Sr takes a staunch pro-cucumber stance when a grocer buys ad...

5.Royal Visit
01-02-202222mMark fears he’ll be outed as a Monarchist when he’s chosen to give flowers to a visiting Lady Diana. Meanwhile, a gift from Dick comes between Mike Sr and Mary.

6.Candyland
8.022-02-202222mMark and Ritchie receive police protection after witnessing a grizzly crime on Halloween night. Fox grows tired of her brother’s increasingly delinquent behaviour.

7.Father Critch
01-03-202222mMark is considering what life would be like as a priest. But as rumours of scandal amongst the clergy start to mount, Mark reassesses what his religion means to him.

8.Merry Critch-mas
08-03-202222mMark collects Christmas toys for the needy, which leads to an uncomfortable discovery about one of his classmates. Meanwhile, Pop’s prodigal son shows up.

9.Acting Normal
15-03-202222mMark and Mike Sr unexpectedly bond over Mark’s role in the upcoming Easter play. But when Mark is fired from the production, he pretends otherwise to keep his father’s affections....

10.Misty
22-03-202222mThe Critch men are left to their own devices after Mary is hospitalized for a minor procedure. Mark has trouble balancing the household chores and accidently gives Pops the wrong p...

11.Particip-action
29-03-202222mParents and students take the field on Sports Day. Mark decides to treat the all-day gym class as a comedy stage, much to his teammate’s annoyance. Meanwhile, Fox fights for her mo...

12.Circus
05-04-202222mWhen Ritche bails on their plans to go to the circus, Mark and Fox find themselves going together on a maybe-date. Meanwhile, Ritche’s family hosts some new Filipino-Canadians who...

13.Save the Last Dance for Me
12-04-202222mHaving realized his feelings for Fox, Mark is hurt to learn she’s been spending time alone with Ritche. And, with the future of VOCM in doubt, Mike Sr attempts to learn how to DJ…...