The Popstar
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2023 (9 min)
In 1997 Edmonton, 15-year-old Vivek has never quite felt like he fit in but hearing a pop song leads to discovering his dream…and his voice.
Episodes
The Judge
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2023 (10 min)
Like all pop icons, Vivek's journey to superstardom starts at the mall!
The Producer
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2023 (12 min)
Vivek's dream of pop stardom comes with a hefty price and a struggle to articulate his vision while working with a hotshot producer.
The Call
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2023 (8 min)
Vivek's debut album gets him his ticket out of Edmonton! But first he needs to find a way to tell his mom he's moving to Toronto…
The Manager
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2023 (7 min)
Are Vivek's new manager's industry know-how, connections, and guidance worth living with her mercurial mood swings and abusive behaviour?
The Sisters
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2023 (7 min)
Vivek takes control!
The Record Deal
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2023 (11 min)
After the Tegan and Sara tour, Vivek's music career has accelerated to Paris and a French record label in 2006 – but do their plans align with Vivek's dream?
The Failure
Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2023 (11 min)
Her 40th birthday leads Vivek, now a successful author and creative writing teacher in Edmonton, to reflect on her failure as a popstar.