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. The series stars

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and Kris Siddiqi as Leon and Ahmed, two aspiring actors who find that their status as

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relegates them to bit parts. The series received six

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nominations at the

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in 2021, for Best Fiction Web Program or Series, Best Lead Performance in Web Program or Series (2: Downer, Siddiqi), Best Direction in a Web Program or Series (2: Allison Johnston for the episode "Comic Con" and

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for the episode "Final Fight") and Best Writing in a Web Program or Series (Siddiqi and Downer for the episode "Auditions"). It won the awards for Best Fiction Web Program or Series and Best Writing in a Web Program or Series.Victoria Ahearn
"Sarah Polley, Jayne Eastwood among winners on night 2 of Canadian Screen Awards"

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, May 18, 2021.

Episodes

# "Auditions" # "Shopping Day" # "Privilege Theatre" # "Dads" # "Becky's" # "Comic Con" # "D&D" # "Final Fight"

References

External links

* 2019 web series debuts Canadian comedy web series CBC Gem original programming Best Digital Fiction Series Canadian Screen Award winners {{Canada-comedy-tv-prog-stub