How many seasons does The Porter have?

The Porter has 1 season with 8 episodes.

When did The Porter premiere?

The Porter premiered on August 13, 2021.

The Porter

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1 Season · 8 Episodes · Premiered August 13, 2021 · Ended April 11, 2022

Set in the 1920s and inspired by real events, the series follows the true story of railway workers from both Canada and the United States joining together in the fight to give birth to the world's first Black union. In the midst of the struggle there are loves lives and friendships that suffer and thrive. Set primarily in Montreal, Chicago and Detroit as the world rebuilds after the First World War, The Porter focuses on the Black community in St. Antoine, Montreal – known, at the time, as the "Harlem of the North." They're young, gifted, and Black, from Canada, the Caribbean and the U.S., and they find themselves thrown together in an era that boasts anything is possible. If change isn't coming for them, they will come for it.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

8 episodes

E01

Episode 1

Tue, Feb 22 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

In 1921, friends and train porters Junior and Zeke find their unbreakable bond stretched to its limits when tragedy inspires them to take conflicting paths to a better life.

E02

Episode 2

Mon, Feb 28 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Junior finds himself in debt to notorious Chicago gangster Miss Queenie; Zeke takes a risk to advance his cause; Lucy's new relationship impacts her career; Marlene makes an unlikely friend.

E03

Episode 3

Tue, Mar 8 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Junior starts a gambling sideline backed by Queenie. Zeke's pursuit of union integration costs the community. Lucy finds her Stardust dream at risk. Marlene campaigns for an essential medical clinic. Screen reader support enabled.

E04

Episode 4

Tue, Mar 15 2022 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Junior gets a chilling glimpse at Queenie's capacity for violence. Zeke and Marlene's road-trip reignites an old spark. Lucy's big debut as a featured performer makes her contemplate a different path.

E05

Episode 5

Tue, Mar 22 2022 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Queenie tries to keep Junior close. Fay offers Marlene some help for her clinic. Zeke's proximity to Edwards leads to a devastating truth. Lucy may have found her ticket to the big time.

E06

Episode 6

Tue, Mar 29 2022 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Junior takes a risky new angle on Queenie's numbers game. Marlene's split focus leads to a mother's worst nightmare. Zeke seizes an opportunity to show the power of unity. Lucy bets on herself.

E07

Episode 7

Tue, Apr 5 2022 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dinger blackmails Junior. A police raid puts Marlene and her clinic in jeopardy. Zeke leverages an unlikely ally to put integration to a vote. Lucy's new shot at stardom could cost her everything.

E08

Episode 8

Tue, Apr 12 2022 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Junior tries to eliminate his greatest threats. Marlene's efforts to reconcile with Fay could be too late. Lucy faces the consequences of her betrayal. Zeke makes a final plea for union integration.