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H2O
"The Last Prime Minister"
Overview
H2O is a Canadian political drama two-part miniseries that first aired on the CBC Television October 31, 2004. It starred Paul Gross and Leslie Hope, with former politician Belinda Stronach making a cameo appearance. Written by Gross and John Krizanc and directed by Charles Binamé, it was nominated for five Gemini Awards and four DGC Craft Awards. It won one Golden Nymph Award for best actor.
Status
Ended
Created By
Paul Gross
Network
CBC Television
Seasons & Episodes
Mini-series
When Canada's Prime Minister drowns in what appears to be a boating accident, his son takes office and is drawn into a deceptive world of power and corruption.
Episodes
Part 1
In the midst of negotiations with the United States Secretary of State, the Prime Minister of Canada dies in a canoeing accident. His son Tom McLaughlin (Paul Gross) returns from overseas to deliver the eulogy at his father's state funeral. The attention it receives propels him into politics and he ultimately becomes prime minister.
Part 2
The investigation into his father's death, however, reveals that it was no accident and raises the possibility of assassination. McLaughlin accepts the U.S. President's plan to develop the Great Recycling and Northern Development Canal to help the United States with its water shortage. Sgt. Leah Collins (Leslie Hope) and Member of Parliament Marc Lavigne (Guy Nadon) slowly piece together evidence of a conspiracy that threatens Canada's existence.
Top Cast
Paul Gross
Thomas David McLaughlin
Leslie Hope
Sgt. Leah Collins
Guy Nadon
Marc Lavigne
Martha Henry
Julia McLaughlin
Callum Keith Rennie
Don Pritchard / Lt. Daniel Holt
Michael Murphy
U.S. Ambassador Conrad
Tommie-Amber Pirie
Sally
Tantoo Cardinal
Grand Chief Katie Blackfire
Karen Robinson
Willy
Dean McDermott
Clark
Barry Flatman
Cam Ritchie
Louise Portal
Marie Lavigne
