H2O (2004)
The Last Prime Minister
H2O is a Canadian political drama two-part miniseries that first aired on the CBC Television October 31, 2004. It starred Paul Gross and Leslie Hope, with former politician Belinda Stronach making a cameo appearance. Written by Gross and John Krizanc and directed by Charles Binamé, it was nominated for five Gemini Awards and four DGC Craft Awards. It won one Golden Nymph Award for best actor.
H2O: Season 1 - 2 Episode s
1x1 - Part 1
October 31, 2004
In the midst of negotiations with the United States Secretary of State, the Prime Minister of Canada dies in a canoeing accident. His son Tom McLaughlin (Paul Gross) returns from overseas to deliver the eulogy at his father's state funeral. The attention it receives propels him into politics and he ultimately becomes prime minister.
1x2 - Part 2
October 31, 2004
The investigation into his father's death, however, reveals that it was no accident and raises the possibility of assassination. McLaughlin accepts the U.S. President's plan to develop the Great Recycling and Northern Development Canal to help the United States with its water shortage. Sgt. Leah Collins (Leslie Hope) and Member of Parliament Marc Lavigne (Guy Nadon) slowly piece together evidence of a conspiracy that threatens Canada's existence.
H2O: 1 Season
Actors in H2O
Paul Gross
Thomas David McLaughlin
Leslie Hope
Sgt. Leah Collins
Guy Nadon
Marc Lavigne
Martha Henry
Julia McLaughlin
Callum Keith Rennie
Don Pritchard / Lt. Daniel Holt
Michael Murphy
U.S. Ambassador Conrad
Tommie-Amber Pirie
Sally
Tantoo Cardinal
Grand Chief Katie Blackfire
Karen Robinson
Willy
Dean McDermott
Clark
Barry Flatman
Cam Ritchie
Louise Portal
Marie Lavigne
Philip Akin
U.S. President Monroe
Peter MacNeill
Police Chief
Jeff Pustil
Deever
Diego Matamoros
Doug McKay
Jeff Seymour
Nate Morgan
Nancy Palk
Deirdre Milnes
Allan Hawco
Christy Berger
Jeff Clarke
Jim, McLaughlin's aide
Kedar Brown
McLaughlin's aide
David Boutin
Det. Michel Duguay
Yves Jacques
Québec Premier Marcel Coté
Gordon Pinsent
Michael Cameron
Kenneth Welsh
Randall Spear
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