The novelty : The possible emission
In this new offering from Productions J (Double occupation, Survivor Quebec), Léane Labrèche-Dor, Fred Bastien and Meeker Guerrier tackle social issues by carrying out fun “missions”. Highlight this week: Meeker spends a day at work “menstruating,” using a device that mimics menstrual cramps. Spoiler alert: the facilitator removes the machine after wearing it for eight hours… at level 4 (on a scale of 8). For their part, Léane tries to overcome her phobia of ghosts with hypnosis, and Fred creates videos that tickle the brain, called oddly satisfying videos on the Internet. Directed by Miriam Laquerre-Tantawy (Love is in the meadow).
Télé-Québec, Thursday at 10 p.m.
The throw of the dice: Rachid Badouri: The flowers of the carpet
After Martin Matte in 2019 (Oh my!) and Mathieu Dufour in 2022 (Mathieu Dufour at the Bell Center), Rachid Badouri’s turn to have his own one-man show on Netflix. Filmed last July at the Olympia in Montreal, the performance of stand-up is part of the agreement that Netflix and Just for Laughs signed in 2023, which provides for the posting of three French-language comedy shows online over the next three years. In The flowers of the carpet, Badouri discusses in particular the intoxication of success, Islamophobia, homophobia and a very uncomfortable encounter. A recording produced by Usef Naït, known for his work with Souldia and Koriass.
Netflix, starting Thursday
The return : The voice
The vocal competition led by Charles Lafortune is back in action. To open this 10e entirely pre-recorded season, coaches France D’Amour, Corneille, Mario Pelchat and Roxane Bruneau surround themselves with a gospel choir and former candidates (Kevin Bazinet, Stéphanie St-Jean, etc.) to merge Can you hear me ? (Richard Séguin) and Stand by Me (Ben E. King). To follow during the blind auditions, a heavy metal singer who roars as well as he sings. Other details to highlight: the Battle Songs have disappeared, and none coach is not guaranteed to reach the final due to the arrival of crossed semi-finals, at the end of which the remaining candidates from the same team could be eliminated.
TVA, Sunday at 7 p.m.
The event: The Emmy Awards
The television gala season has just begun and there are already fears of the risk of acute sickness. Postponed for a few months due to strikes in Hollywood, the Emmy ceremony falls eight days after that of the Golden Globes and 24 hours after that of the Critics’ Choice Awards. Although we would have liked to take a break from the trophy presentation, we will be there to witness the announced triumph of Successionwho should win everything, ahead The White Lotus And The Last of Us. As for comedies, Ted Lasso may well lead the way with 21 quotes, The Bear will emerge victorious. But our heart remains with Jury Duty.
Fox, CTV2 and ctv.ca, Monday at 8 p.m.