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The story of Vivek, a queer brown boy from Edmonton as he tries (and fails) to achieve pop stardom, told from the perspective of the...
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Season 1

  • The Popstar
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    The Popstar

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2023

    In 1997 Edmonton, 15-year-old Vivek has never quite felt like he fit in but hearing a pop song leads to discovering his dream…and his voice.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Judge
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    The Judge

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2023

    Like all pop icons, Vivek’s journey to superstardom starts at the mall!

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Producer
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    The Producer

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2023

    Vivek’s dream of pop stardom comes with a hefty price and a struggle to articulate his vision while working with a hotshot producer.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Call
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    The Call

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2023

    Vivek’s debut album gets him his ticket out of Edmonton! But first he needs to find a way to tell his mom he’s moving to Toronto.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Manager
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    The Manager

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2023

    Are Vivek’s new manager’s industry know-how, connections, and guidance worth living with her mercurial mood swings and abusive behaviour?

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Sisters
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    The Sisters

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/13/2023

    Vivek takes control!

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Record Deal
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    The Record Deal

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/13/2023

    After the Tegan and Sara tour, Vivek’s music career has accelerated to Paris and a French record label in 2006 – but do their plans align with Vivek’s dream?

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Failure
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    The Failure

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/13/2023

    Her 40th birthday leads Vivek, now a successful author and creative writing teacher in Edmonton, to reflect on her failure as a popstar.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown