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Original Title :
Paradise Falls
Genre :
TV Series / Drama
Cast :
Tammy Isbell,Cameron Graham,Art Hindle
Budget :
CAD 6,500,000
Type :
TV Series
Time :
30min
Rating :
5.7/10
Paradise Falls Online

Muskoka cottage life is not as it seems in this quaint tourist town. Beneath its idyllic surface lurk scandal, murder, deceit, betrayal, steamy love affairs and political intrigue.
Series cast summary:
Tammy Isbell Tammy Isbell - Rose Bernini 85 episodes, 2001-2008
Cameron Graham Cameron Graham - Nick Braga 82 episodes, 2001-2008
Art Hindle Art Hindle - Pete Braga 75 episodes, 2001-2008
Chantal Quesnelle Chantal Quesnelle - Yvonne Bernini 75 episodes, 2001-2008
Dixie Seatle Dixie Seatle - Bea Sutton 72 episodes, 2001-2008
Kim Poirier Kim Poirier - Roxy Hunter 68 episodes, 2001-2008
Victoria Snow Victoria Snow - Francis Hunter / - 68 episodes, 2001-2008
Michelle Latimer Michelle Latimer - Trish Simpkin 67 episodes, 2001-2008
Cherilee Taylor Cherilee Taylor - Pamela Harman 61 episodes, 2001-2004
Allen Altman Allen Altman - Billy Hunter 57 episodes, 2001-2004
Marni Thompson Marni Thompson - Valerie Hunter 49 episodes, 2001-2004
Robert Seeliger Robert Seeliger - Jeff Bradshaw 48 episodes, 2001-2004
Salvatore Antonio Salvatore Antonio - Sacha Martinelli 47 episodes, 2004-2008
Steve Cumyn Steve Cumyn - Tony Beroni 45 episodes, 2001-2008
Kim Schraner Kim Schraner - Jessica Lansing / - 42 episodes, 2001-2008
Jim Thorburn Jim Thorburn - Michael Mansfield 42 episodes, 2001-2004

The production schedule has been somewhat unorthodox and unpredictable for viewers. Originally 52 episodes were shot in a batch, then aired on Showcase in 2001 for it's first season. Then, new episodes stopped appearing until 2004, leaving many to think the show was canceled. A new batch of 26 episodes began airing in the fall of 2004. Then no more news about the show was given leading to people thinking, once more, that the show had been canceled. However it was renewed for another season of 26 episodes which aired in 2008.

Due to the time difference and the location of the show some actors weren't available to return to the show for it's third season.

Kim Poirier had to leave HypaSpace (2002) and Drive-in Classics (2001) so she could return for the third season. She returned to HypaSpace on 8th March 2008.

The show was originally developed for CBC, but when the racy content scared off some advertisers, it landed at Showcase.

The fictional name of the lake Paradise Falls is on was called Brewster Lake (actually Sparrow Lake in Muskoka).

The more affluent fictional town across the lake was called Fenmore.

The character, Billy Hunter (played by Allen Altman) is a local Paradise Falls artist who wants to create a statue for the town's tourists industry. He wants to create a giant loon, but his idea later morphs into a giant duck with breasts. It is unveiled near the end of season 1.

The show was nominated for 7 Gemini Awards.

In Season 1 the downtown scenes were shot in the picturesque village of Whitevale, ON. However, in seasons 2 & 3 the crew got the right to use the Sullivan Studio downtown set, used originally on the TV show "Wind at My Back".

In the season 1 opening sequence Tony Beroni says, "Clear skies. Calm waters", but in season 2 he instead says, "Blue skies. Calm waters".

Trish Simpken admits in season 2 to torching Billy's giant duck statue.

During Pamela's Wiccan rituals she was often quoted as saying "so mote it be", which was actually a ritualistic phrase the free masons used.

In Season 2, Main Credits were introduced and would often credit cast members even if they didn't appear in an episode. Art Hindle appeared in the most episodes by starring in 23 of the 26 episodes produced. Tammy Isbell appeared in 20, Dixie Seatle and Cameron Graham in 19 whilst Victoria Snow and Chantal Quesnelle both starred in 18 episodes. Kim Poirier, Cherilee Taylor and Salvatore Antonio each starred in 17 episodes whilst Allen Altman was in 15 and both Danielle Hampton & Joshua Peace starred in 14 episodes. Michelle Latimer, Sean Bell and Frank Pellegrino all appeared in 13 episodes whilst both Robert Seeliger & Steve Cumyn appeared in 10 episodes each. Marni Thompson and Jim Thorburn starred in 9 episodes and Andrew Gillies in 7 episodes. Kate Trotter was a late addition to the main cast for 7 episodes and is the only cast member in Season 2 who actually starred in all the episodes she was credited for. Mike Realba and Raven Dauda appeared in 6 episodes, Alan Van Sprang in 5 and Debra McGrath in 3. David Ferry only appeared in 1 episode whilst being in the main credits, he was a guest star beforehand.

Season 3 also featured Main Credits which would feature cast members who didn't appear in the actual episode but also had the actual cast list at the end of the episode which would be mostly accurate. Some cast members would be uncredited despite appearing in the episode.


User reviews

Purestone

Purestone

I started watching the show PARADISE FALLS because of the actors and actresses that I noticed from other shows like MUTANT X and EARTH: FINAL CONFLICT. It is on the HERE-TV network in this city and I was hooked from the first episode(and the guy who plays Michael's butt).

It has the feel of MELROSE PLACE with some magic and thrown in and better dialog. Though it is on a gay and lesbian-based channel, there is nothing stereotypically gay about the show. It has a compelling cast, beautiful women, hot guys(who aren't shy about showing their goods) and stories that can't be shown and haven't been shown on TV in the states.

I would say more......but that would be telling. if you have satellite, check out HERE-TV and watch the show. Trust me there is nothing "gay" about the show-not that gay is bad-anyway, watch it you'll like it....Later.
Wetiwavas

Wetiwavas

Paradise Falls debuted with strong advertising last summer. I always look forward to watching the double episodes Monday nights. Those Canadians lucky enough to get it, should watch it some time. It's quite good.

Comparable with Melrose Place or any other primetime drama - Paradise Falls has it all. Murder, mystery, mayhem. It's storylines are drawn out but quickly displayed. While it has all the necessary elements of a nightly "soap", it also has that noticeable Canadian atmosphere to it - which can be good or bad..

The acting is good, cheesy at times - an error of script, not skill. Characters are well played out, and there is strong contrast of good and bad people. You like the ones you should, you hate the ones you should.

I understand that this is only a half year show, it will end evantually with no plans for more that I've heard of. The finale will no doubt be good, and a tad sad as we will never see the show again. I would be up for more.

If you get Showcase, if you are free Monday nights - take a look at this Canadian show. Perhaps you'll be hooked and want to venture into Paradise Falls.

RY
Naril

Naril

Welcome to the Paradise Falls' community report. Today's weather: clear skies, calm waters. Another perfect day in Paradise Falls.

I have often wondered how each fan first found the show and how they felt about it. When it first came out I saw on add on Showcase back in 2001 and knew I had to watch it since it was shot in Whitevale and Muskoka. I watched with my ex-fiancé and by episode 3 we were fully hooked. We couldn't wait for the next 2 episodes to be shown every Tuesday night.

The writing was superb and the actors were all so perfect for their roles. It almost seemed as though Alex Galatis and Paula Smith found their actors first and created characters in their honour. I love the show for its many characters and how the script was interwoven between all of them equally throughout its entire run. The Sparrow Lake and Whitevale scenery was just icing on the cake.

I also created a face book page for fans to enjoy called "Fans of Paradise Falls TV Series" here https://www.facebook.com/groups/771420119684107/
Oso

Oso

I watched once cause i was curious but when i saw Allen Altman that plays Billy Hunter i was hooked, he is mesmerizing especially when playing off Rose and his sister... and sexy as hell! Then i kept watching and discovered the intrigue and crazy plot twists and really could not wait to see the weeks that followed.I really hope this show is going to be seen in the U.S because all my buddies would love it. I went online and found a picture of Billy and emailed it to my sister she is now hooked on the show and agrees with me about how delicious he is but she also likes the bitch character and thinks Billy and the her will end up together. I think Billy should marry Rose. I look forward to another season to find out .
Quemal

Quemal

Please. I want Paradise Falls TV shows back on air on rogers television Its a good show. i love it, and when Paradise Falls will be in DVD.

So i can buy it from the store.

thank you Josh

watched once cause i was curious but when i saw Allen Altman that plays Billy Hunter i was hooked, he is mesmerizing especially when playing off Rose and his sister... and sexy as hell! Then i kept watching and discovered the intrigue and crazy plot twists and really could not wait to see the weeks that followed.I really hope this show is going to be seen in the U.S because all my buddies would love it. I went online and found a picture of Billy and emailed it to my sister she is now hooked on the show and agrees with me about how delicious he is but she also likes the bitch character and thinks Billy and the her will end up together. I think Billy should marry Rose. I look forward to another season to find out .