Disrepair (miniseries)
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| Genre | Drama |
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| Written by | Tommy James Murphy |
| Directed by | Andrew Ravindran |
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| Composer | Max White |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Network | Bell Fibe TV1 |
| Release | January 29 – February 19, 2025 |
Disrepair is a four-part Canadian drama television miniseries created by Matthew Sauvé, Tommy James Murphy and Andrew Ravindran. It premiered on Bell Media's community channel Bell Fibe TV1 on January 29, 2025.[1]
Premise
Recovering addict Jake Thomas must confront the damaged family relationships his struggles with addiction have caused when he returns to his hometown of Oshawa.[2]
Cast and characters
Main
- Matthew Sauvé as Jake Thomas, newly sober and determined not to relapse.[2]
- Tommy James Murphy as James Thomas, Jake's younger brother.[2]
- John Reardon as Greg Thomas, the older brother caught between forgiveness and resentment.[2]
Episodes
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| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Home Sweet Home" | Andrew Ravindran | Tommy James Murphy | January 29, 2025 | |
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Jake returns to Oshawa determined to stay clean and reconnect with his family, but old tensions with his brothers resurface. | |||||
| 2 | "Why Do You Hate Me?" | Andrew Ravindran | Tommy James Murphy | February 5, 2025 | |
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After upsetting news causes Jake to miss a crucial rehab meeting, his sobriety wavers and family bonds fray further. | |||||
| 3 | "What Have I Done?" | Andrew Ravindran | Tommy James Murphy | February 12, 2025 | |
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A confrontation with Erica forces Jake to reckon with the damage he has caused and accept an emotional ultimatum. | |||||
| 4 | "Brotherly Love" | Andrew Ravindran | Tommy James Murphy | February 19, 2025 | |
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Jake makes a final push to heal the rift with his brothers; despite setbacks, their shared effort moves the family toward reconciliation. | |||||
Production
Bell Fibe TV1 commissioned the series after a pitch by star Matthew Sauvé; Sauvé, Murphy and Ravindran produce it under their newly formed banner RavinMurph Pictures.[3] Filming was slated to begin in Oshawa and the Greater Toronto Area in spring 2024, and ultimately took place that year.[3] All four scripts were written by Murphy and directed by Ravindran.[1] The score is by Max White, with an original theme song that is also titled "Disrepair," performed by WILHELM and written by Simon Wilcox and Scott Helman, featured in the series.[1]
Release and reception
All four episodes became available on-demand via Bell Fibe TV1 beginning January 29, 2025.[1] Early coverage from TV, eh? called the miniseries "a timely and poignant look at the essential conversations surrounding mental health and addiction," highlighting authentic tone and cast performances.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e David, Greg (February 13, 2025). "Four-part miniseries Disrepair debuts on Bell Fibe TV1". TV, eh?. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Disrepair". Bell Fibe TV1 – Our Shows. Bell Canada. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ a b Morales, Wilson (March 28, 2024). "Samora Smallwood To Co-Star With Matthew Sauvé in Canadian Addiction Drama Series 'Disrepair'". BlackFilm and TV. Retrieved June 18, 2025.