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Late Bloomer (TV series)

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Late Bloomer
GenreComedy
Created byJasmeet Raina
Written byJasmeet Raina
Directed byPeter Huang
StarringJasmeet Raina
Baljinder Singh Atwal
Sandeep Bali
Ashley Ganger
Ahamed Weinberg
Sachin Mahashi
Sukhman gill
Baldeep Sehmbi
Seher Khot
Country of originCanada
Original languagesEnglish
Punjabi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producersJasmeet Raina
Shebli Zarghami
Baljinder Dhawan
Laszlo Barna
Nicole Butler
Vanessa Steinmetz
Karen Tsang
Original release
NetworkCrave
ReleaseJanuary 19, 2024 (2024-01-19) –
present

Late Bloomer is a Canadian half-hour comedy series which premiered on Crave[1] on January 19, 2024.[2] Based on the life of comedian and YouTuber Jasmeet "Jus Reign" Raina, the series follows Jasmeet Dutta, a turban-wearing millennial[2] struggling to balance his ambitions for success with his commitment to his family, community, and culture. The cast also includes Baljinder Singh Atwal and Sandeep Bali as Jasmeet's parents, as well as Ashley Ganger, Sugenja Sri, Sachin Mahashi, Seher Khot, and Ahamed Weinberg in supporting roles.[2]

The series was first announced in November 2020 as a project in development with CBC Television,[3] and in 2023 it was announced the show would release on Crave, with its premiere set for January 19, 2024.[2]

The series is produced by Pier 21 Films, with Russell Peters attached as an executive producer.[4] It was shot in Toronto and Hamilton in the late winter of 2022 and early spring of 2023.[5]

On June 6, 2024 Bell Media announced Late Bloomer was renewed for a second season.[6]

Main Cast

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  • Jasmeet Raina as Jasmeet Dutta
  • Baljinder Singh Atwal as Gurdeep Dutta
  • Sandeep Bali as Supinder Dutta
  • Ashley Ganger as Maanvi Dutta
  • Ahamed Weinberg as Neal Soori
  • Sachin Mahashi as Sunny
  • Sugenja Sri as Chippy
  • Sukhman Gill as Jaspreet Purewal
  • Baldeep Sehmbi as Avtar
  • Seher Khot as Rebecca

Episodes

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No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Nudes"Peter HuangJasmeet RainaJanuary 19, 2024 (2024-01-19)
When Jasmeet's laptop (which contains some very sensitive materials) goes missing, he weighs the dramatic repercussions of its contents spreading across the community. Terrified of the fallout and his family's reaction, Jasmeet tries to track it down with his cousin Neal, best friend Chippy and a stranger named Sunny.
22"How To Be Viral"Peter HuangJasmeet RainaJanuary 19, 2024 (2024-01-19)
As Jasmeet looks for new ways to stand out and break out, he navigates seminars, influencers and agents who all have fresh, bold takes on how to be viral. Jasmeet wants to find his own path, but coupons and sales on milk get in his way.
33"Turn Down for What"Peter HuangShebli ZarghamiJanuary 26, 2024 (2024-01-26)
To celebrate a recent ad campaign that featured Jasmeet Dutta, Jasmeet, Chippy, and Neal went out to the club. By dressing and budgeting for the career he wants, they're building on his little success, and it gets out of hand quickly when Jasmeet realizes how far he still has to go and finds himself in debt.
44"The Turban"Peter HuangJagjiwan SohalJanuary 26, 2024 (2024-01-26)
Following a small child's observation of Jasmeet's turban, which seems to be a straightforward query about why he wears it, Jasmeet stumbles over his response and embarks on a mission to discover the actual significance of wearing it personally.
55"Heat Check"Peter HuangLakna EdirisingheFebruary 2, 2024 (2024-02-02)
As Jasmeet’s turban video blows up and a sea of positivity comes his way, he can’t see past a lone hater.
66"Do Some Good"Peter HuangCathryn Naiker & Shebli ZarghamiFebruary 2, 2024 (2024-02-02)
Gurdeep challenges Jasmeet to do some good for his community, but father and son interpret that very differently.
77"The Rokha"Peter HuangJasmeet RainaFebruary 9, 2024 (2024-02-09)
It’s time for Maanvi’s rokha ceremony, and a reborn Jasmeet is trying to be the good son, putting family ahead of himself. It’s different.
88"The Comedown"Peter HuangJasmeet RainaFebruary 9, 2024 (2024-02-09)
It’s the morning after the rokha, and the family’s trying to pick up the pieces.

References

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  1. ^ Naman Ramachandran (April 21, 2023). "Canadian Comedian Jasmeet Singh Raina Sets 'Late Bloomer' Series with Crave, Pier 21 Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  2. ^ a b c d "TV & Film News – Steve Smith, Billy Van among Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame inductees". Broadcast Dialogue, January 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Naman Ramachandran (November 12, 2020). "Comedy Star Russell Peters to Executive Produce YouTuber Jus Reign's 'Late Bloomer'". Variety.
  4. ^ Calum Slingerland, "Russell Peters Is Producing Jus Reign's 'Late Bloomer' TV Show". Exclaim!, November 12, 2020.
  5. ^ Daniel Nolan, "New Crave sitcom featuring Guelph’s Jus Reign films across Hamilton". Hamilton Spectator, March 31, 2023.
  6. ^ "Bell Media Announces 2024/25 Original Programming Slate - Bell Media". Bell Media Announces 2024/25 Original Programming Slate - Bell Media. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
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