This article is about the 2021 TV series. For the 1976 film, see Surreal Estate.

SurrealEstate is a Canadian paranormal drama television series that premiered on July 16, 2021, on CTV Sci-Fi Channel. In February 2024, it was renewed for a third season.

Premise

Real estate agent Luke Roman and an elite team of specialists handle the cases that no one else can: haunted and possessed houses that literally scare would-be buyers away.

Cast

Main

  • Tim Rozon as Luke Roman, the head of a real estate agency which deals with haunted houses.
  • Sarah Levy as Susan Ireland, a new agent of the Roman Agency. She's a people person, acting as the agency public relations. It's later revealed in Season 1 that she has telekinetic and pyrokinetic powers.
  • Adam Korson as Phil Orley, a paranormal researcher and former Catholic priest.
  • Maurice Dean Wint as August Ripley, a technology specialist who does the designs and the construction. He also studies how the architecture connects with supernatural energy.
  • Savannah Basley as Zooey L'Enfant, the front desk manager.
  • Tennille Read as Megan Donovan, the victim of a haunted house tied to Roman. (season 1, one episode season 2)[1]
  • Elena Juatco as Lomax, a former mortician who joins the Roman Agency as an agent. (season 2)

Recurring

  • Jennifer Dale as Victoria Roman,[2] Luke's estranged mother.
  • Art Hindle as Carl Roman, Luke's deceased father.
  • Joy Tanner as Rochelle Decker, a scientist and August's former colleague/old flame. (season 2)
  • Alison Brooks as Rita Weiss, the head of a competing real estate agency who has a rivalry with Luke.

Guest

  • Melanie Scrofano, reuniting with her Wynonna Earp co-star Rozon, appeared in one episode and directed four episodes. (season 1)
  • Varun Saranga also joined his Wynonna Earp co-stars Rozon and Scrofano as a guest star in one episode, which was directed by Scrofano. (season 2)[3]

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally airedAverage viewership
First airedLast aired
110July 16, 2021 (2021-07-16)September 17, 2021 (2021-09-17)314,000
210October 4, 2023 (2023-10-04)December 6, 2023 (2023-12-06)180,000

Season 1 (2021)

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [4]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [4]USA viewers
11"Pilot"Paul FoxGeorge R. OlsonJuly 16, 2021 (2021-07-16)497,000[5]
The Roman Agency welcomes a new agent, as well as a new client with a connection to Luke's past.
22"The Harvey"Paul FoxGeorge R. OlsonJuly 23, 2021 (2021-07-23)[nb 1]330,000[6]
A little boy's "imaginary friend" interferes with his parents' plans to sell their house and move.
33"For Sale by Owner"Danishka EsterhazyRamona BarckertJuly 30, 2021 (2021-07-30)245,000[7]
A lovely lake cabin may be haunted or the owner may be faking; a horror novelist seeks inspiration.
44"A House Is Not a Home"Danishka EsterhazyDuana TahaAugust 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)322,000[8]
The Roman Agency takes on a haunted master-planned subdivision and a troubled house by the sea.
55"Ft. Ghost Child"Melanie ScrofanoGillian MüllerAugust 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)255,000[9]
When a rap star rents a client's recording studio, a tragic secret is revealed in the playback.
66"Roman's Six"Melanie ScrofanoDuana TahaAugust 20, 2021 (2021-08-20)341,000[10]
The Roman Agency steps in when the visitors to a competitor's Open House are murdered one by one.
77"Quarantine"Danishka EsterhazyGeorge R. OlsonAugust 27, 2021 (2021-08-27)279,000[11]
The team locks down in the office to isolate and destroy a murderous demon that followed them home.
88"Baba O'Riley"Danishka EsterhazyRamona BarckertSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)251,000[12]
As Luke considers quitting paranormal clients, he encounters a house that changes his perspective.
99"White Wedding"Paolo BarzmanGillian MüllerSeptember 10, 2021 (2021-09-10)277,000[13]
Susan works to keep a dream wedding from becoming a nightmare, and the Donovan House strikes back.
1010"The House Always Wins"Paolo BarzmanGeorge R. OlsonSeptember 17, 2021 (2021-09-17)350,000[14]
The Donovan House confronts Luke and the team with their deepest losses and greatest regrets.

Season 2 (2023)

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [4]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [4]USA viewers [15]
111"Trust the Process"Danishka EsterhazyGeorge R. OlsonOctober 4, 2023 (2023-10-04)136,000
Luke struggles to handle an engaged property; Susan falls in love with a home with a special power.
122"Truth in Advertising"Danishka EsterhazyThomas PepperOctober 11, 2023 (2023-10-11)163,000
Luke deals with a film crew at a client's property, while Susan investigates a strange seaside B&B.
133"The Butler Didn't"Danishka EsterhazyDuana TahaOctober 18, 2023 (2023-10-18)161,000
When a client is held hostage by a ghost, The Roman Agency must hurry to save him.
144"I Put a Spell on You"Danishka EsterhazyGillian MüllerOctober 25, 2023 (2023-10-25)129,000
Luke spars with a homeowner during negotiations as Zooey takes on her first sales call.
155"Art & Science"John VatcherThomas PepperNovember 1, 2023 (2023-11-01)141,000
Luke must improvise when a client's home traps her inside; August pays a visit to his past.
166"Set Your Flag on Fire"John VatcherDuana TahaNovember 8, 2023 (2023-11-08)239,000
A neighborly conflict draws the agency into a fued; Phil's sister arrives to settle the family will.
177"God & Monsters"John VatcherGeorge R. OlsonNovember 15, 2023 (2023-11-15)229,000
Luke helps a client confront the monster under his childhood bed; a new agent joins the Agency.
188"Let Sleeping Dogs Lie"John VatcherDuana TahaNovember 22, 2023 (2023-11-22)211,000
Luke reconnects with his estranged mother, Zooey investigates Susan's disappearance.
199"Dearly Departed"Melanie ScrofanoGillian MüllerNovember 29, 2023 (2023-11-29)196,000
The Agency must guide a ghost into the light; Susan is found.
2010"Letting Go"Melanie ScrofanoGeorge R. OlsonDecember 6, 2023 (2023-12-06)195,000
A changed Susan returns to the Agency; Luke must use his regained powers to save the team.

Notes

  1. ^ This episode was first released on Video on Demand on July 16, 2021.

Production

The series, produced by Blue Ice Pictures[2] was first announced in 2020, originally under the working title The Surrealtor, and was shot in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.[16] Tim Rozon was cast in the lead role of Luke Roman;[17] he previously starred in Wynonna Earp for four seasons (2016–2021), with Melanie Scrofano in the title role, and she joined his new production as a director for two episodes (and one guest appearance) in the first season.[2] Rozon also appeared in the main cast of Schitt's Creek, alongside Sarah Levy; Levy stars with Rozon in the main cast of SurrealEstate, in the role of Susan Ireland.[16]

The series premiered on July 16, 2021, on CTV Sci-Fi Channel.[2]

In October 2021, series creator George Olsen announced Syfy would not be picking up the series for a second season, adding that he would attempt to find a new home for the series.[18] In May 2022, it was announced Syfy had reversed its cancellation.[19] The second season moved to the fall, premiering on October 4, 2023.[20][4]

In February 2024, it was announced Syfy renewed the show for a third season.[21]

Broadcast

In the United States, the first season of SurrealEstate was broadcast on Syfy.[17]

In March 2022, it was announced Leonine Studios had sold the rights to the series to more than 160 territories.[22]

References

  1. ^ Bennett, Tara (4 October 2023). "Unpacking the "Hardcore" Haunted Houses & Heartbreak in SurrealEstate Season 2". Syfy Wire. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023. We've set up some things and we certainly hope to see Megan in Season 3.
  2. ^ a b c d David, Greg (16 June 2021). "SurrealEstate haunts CTV Sci-Fi Channel, July 16". tv-eh.com. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  3. ^ ""SurrealEstate" Exclusive: New Cast Member Elena Juatco Talks Overwhelming Fan Response & Previews Season's Penultimate Episode". 29 November 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e "SurrealEstate - Episode Guide" - Zap2It
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  6. ^ Berman, Marc (24 July 2021). "Friday Ratings: Alarmingly Lackluster Ratings for the Opening Ceremony for The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020". Programming Insider. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
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  9. ^ UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.13.2021 - Showbuzz Daily
  10. ^ UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.20.2021 - Showbuzz Daily
  11. ^ UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.27.2021 - Showbuzz Daily
  12. ^ UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.3.2021 - Showbuzz Daily
  13. ^ UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.10.2021 - Showbuzz Daily
  14. ^ UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.17.2021 - Showbuzz Daily
  15. ^ SurrealEstate: Season Two Ratings - canceled + renewed TV shows, ratings - TV Series Finale
  16. ^ a b Petski, Denise (26 August 2020). "'The Surrealtor': 'Schitt's Creek' Alums Tim Rozon & Sarah Levy Among Six Cast In Syfy Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023.
  17. ^ a b Chancellor Agard, "Wynonna Earp alum Tim Rozon sells haunted homes in SurrealEstate trailer". Entertainment Weekly, May 20, 2021
  18. ^ Townsend, Kelly (19 October 2021). "Syfy cancels SurrealEstate after one season". Playback. Brunico Communications. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  19. ^ Swift, Andy (10 May 2022). "Syfy Un-Cancels SurrealEstate, Plans October Bow for Scary Bring It On". TVLine. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  20. ^ Jackson, Matthew (10 July 2023). "SYFY's SurrelEstate Announces Move to Fall for Season 2". Syfy Wire. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  21. ^ Goldberg, Leslie (14 February 2024). "'SurrealEstate' Renewed as Syfy Sets Scripted Returns". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  22. ^ "LEONINE Studios: Surrealestate sold to more than 160 territories". Prensario Internacional. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.

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