The Best TV Shows on Canal D

The lives of 6 demolition derby drivers, in a sport where (almost) anything goes. Referees, firefighters and an army of volunteers are in charge of making sure this big circus runs like clockwork.

Northern Mysteries is a docudrama-style television program that retells some of the stranger events in Canadian history, dealing with ghosts, paranormal events, lost treasures and bizarre murders. Hosted by Kenneth Welsh each episode usually tackles two events or subjects, by discussing with Journalists, the police and eye witnesses a complete account of what happened, as well as re-enacting the events for entertainment purposes. Original versions of each episode were released in both English and French.

Between 1970 and 1985, the greater Montréal area experienced about ten murders involving acts of sexual violence. Three experts, Claude Sarrazin, Guillaume Louis and Sophie Charest, examine the hypothesis about one serial killer who was in Québec during this period.

Private detective Annie Richard takes celebrities into the troubling past of their neighbourhood. In each episode, she reveals to her guest the story of a place of their own: their current residence, their childhood home, their high school.

A factual, fast paced, adrenalin-driven show featuring the biggest, strangest, and most jaw-dropping mishaps from the world of construction.

This investigative series examines cases of murder motivated by a lethal mix of mental illness, role-playing rituals and bizarre religious beliefs.

The documentary series takes us deep into the workings of the Mont-Wright iron complex for a fascinating and unprecedented close-up look at how the largest open-pit mine in Eastern North America operates.

This series presents crimes that stirred the Quebec public. This classic calls upon experts and the victims’ relatives to understand the scope of each drama.

The series looks at the terrifying world of idyllic vacations that turned into nightmares.

Every year, dozens of inmates flee. This series presents spectacular escapes that occurred in Quebec. Narrated by prison guards, journalists and investigators, the breakouts are reconstructed with meticulousness and precision.

This documentary shines light on the underbelly, the causes and the consequences of some bloody gang executions which marked Quebec society.

Alain Brousseau is a legendary auctioneer in the Sherbrooke area. He is the reference when it comes to “emptying the place” and “clearing house.” He and his team travel all around Quebec to organize auctions. From inventory surplus to a store closure, from a succession to a farm equipment sale, Alain Brousseau will show up if there’s a good deal to be had. His mission: sell everything to the highest bidder.

They invade people’s homes without asking, reproduce at a dizzying speed and infest the living spaces until they drive the occupants mad. The Leavey family, who work as exterminators, have been answering calls for help for 35 years.

This series follows the hectic and often unpredictable daily life of Quebec’s trash collectors. From dawn to dusk, these heroes of the trash world criss-cross the streets of the city to pick up as much as 25 tons of trash a day. These people often work in hard conditions and under extreme weather. They work non-stop, despite the numerous aches and injuries, to keep up with the schedule. ÉBOUEURS reveals the many aspects of this often undervalued but essential profession, and tells the stories of those who often work in the shadows.

Around 1970, two mothers were expecting twins. Receiving only one child at birth plunges them into a spiral of questioning.

Everyone knows a famous liar, but deception can lurk closer to home. This series unpacks real investigations that reveal why people lie and how their stories affect those around them.

Certain news items capture our imagination. “Do you remember the girl who wanted to save the ducks on the highway?” “What happened to the policeman who accidentally killed a little boy?” TRAGÉDIES INVOLONTAIRES revisits 10 heartbreaking cases in which ordinary people unintentionally caused death.