New bilingual crime drama 'Saint-Pierre' premieres on U&Alibi

The French-Canadian crime drama 'Saint-Pierre', starring Allan Hawco as a disgraced cop, premieres April 22 on U&Alibi.

New bilingual crime drama 'Saint-Pierre' premieres on U&Alibi

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The bilingual crime drama 'Saint-Pierre' premieres on the U&Alibi channel on Tuesday, April 22, 2026. The series stars Allan Hawco as Donny "Fitz" Fitzpatrick, a disgraced Montreal detective who is reassigned to the remote Saint-Pierre and Miquelon archipelago.

Produced by Hawco's company, Take the Shot Productions, in collaboration with France Télévisions, the show blends procedural crime investigation with the unique cultural and linguistic setting of the French territory off the coast of Newfoundland. The series is filmed on location, showcasing the islands' landscapes.

'Saint-Pierre' features a supporting cast including French actor Olivier Marchal and Canadian actress Josée Deschênes. The series is promoted as a cross-cultural police drama, with dialogue in both French and English reflecting the setting's bilingual nature.

The premiere is part of U&Alibi's spring lineup, aiming to attract viewers of international crime dramas. Subsequent episodes will air weekly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'Saint-Pierre' about?

It's a bilingual crime drama about a disgraced Montreal cop reassigned to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, where he investigates crimes in the unique Franco-Canadian setting.

Who stars in the series?

Allan Hawco stars as the lead, Donny Fitzpatrick, with supporting roles from Olivier Marchal and Josée Deschênes.

Where is 'Saint-Pierre' filmed?

The series is filmed on location in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, a French archipelago near Newfoundland, Canada.

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