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The Porter

Set in the 1920s and inspired by real events, the series follows the true story of railway workers from both Canada and the United States joining together in the fight to give birth to the world's first Black union. In the midst of the struggle there are loves lives and friendships that suffer and thrive. Set primarily in Montreal, Chicago and Detroit as the world rebuilds after the First World War, The Porter focuses on the Black community in St. Antoine, Montreal – known, at the time, as the "Harlem of the North." They're young, gifted, and Black, from Canada, the Caribbean and the U.S., and they find themselves thrown together in an era that boasts anything is possible. If change isn't coming for them, they will come for it.

Show Info

Network: Canada CBC (2022 - 2022)
Default Runtime: 60 minutes
Status: Ended
Show Type: Scripted
Genres: DramaHistory
Episodes ordered: 8 episodes

Official site: gem.cbc.ca

6.3 (6 votes)

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Previous Episode

Episode 8

Episode 1x08; Apr 11, 2022

Junior tries to eliminate his greatest threats. Marlene's efforts to reconcile with Fay could be too late. Lucy faces the consequences of her betrayal. Zeke makes a final plea for union integration.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x08: Episode 8Apr 11, 2022
1x07: Episode 7Apr 4, 2022
1x06: Episode 6Mar 28, 2022
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