| King & Pawn | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sitcom Comedy |
| Created by | Taylor Olson Tieren Hawkins |
| Directed by | Taylor Olson |
| Starring |
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| Composer | Bob Mann |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 15 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Mike Smith Gary Howsam Robb Wells John Paul Tremblay |
| Cinematography | Tim Mombourquette Paul McCurdy |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company | Sleepy Bear Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Bell FibeTV1 Swearnet |
| Release | 5 April 2022 (2022-04-05) – present |
King & Pawn is a Canadian television series starring Reid Price. The series follows the misadventures of a loveable loser who inherits his estranged father's pawnshop and the quirky staff of screwballs who come with it.
On May 21, 2024, King & Pawn became available for streaming in Canada on Swearnet.com - "The Home of the Trailer Park Boys.
Premise
King & Pawn follows a lovable loser, Rhett McManus (Reid Price) as he inherits his estranged father's pawnshop, becoming forced to contend with a screwball staff, an assortment of eccentric customers, and an ever-growing list of problems as he attempts to turn a profit.
Cast
- Reid Price as Rhett McManus
- Julia Williams as Norma Jean
- Shelley Thompson as Maggie Rollins
- Taylor Olson as Holden Gunderson
- Tieren Hawkins as Allen
- Koumbie as Eliza Rollins (regular in seasons 1–2, recurring in season 3)
- Bob Mann as Mark Flaherty, Esq (guest in season 1, regular in seasons 2–3)
- Tyrone Parsons as Kurtis (regular in season 3)
Notable guest stars
- Jonathan Torrens as George Pamplemousse (season 2, episode 3)
Production
The series first season was released in Canada on April 5, 2022, exclusively to Bell Fibe TV customers on Bell FibeTV1.
In 2023, the series was renewed for a second season.
In 2024, co-creators Taylor Olson and Tieren Hawkins received a nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Screenwriting at the 2024 Screen Nova Scotia Awards Gala.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "What the Frack?" | Taylor Olson | Tieren Hawkins Taylor Olson | 5 April 2022 (2022-04-05) | |
| After being left his estranged father's pawnshop, Rhett McManus is met head-on by chaos and thrown into the midst of a decades-old rivalry against competitor Maggie Rollins. A need for quick cash takes a special scheme to solve. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Too Hot to Haggle" | Taylor Olson | Tieren Hawkins Taylor Olson | 5 April 2022 (2022-04-05) | |
| In an attempt to refill the stores' shelves, Rhett heads to the storage locker auctions - ending up in a bidding war with Maggie and Eliza. A blood-thirsty loan shark informs Norma Jean of an outstanding lien. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "The Fun Never Ends" | Taylor Olson | Tieren Hawkins Taylor Olson | 5 April 2022 (2022-04-05) | |
| On the day Norma Jean finally hits the jackpot, a surprise guest from Rhett's past brings the King and Pawn an influx of increasingly violent visitors and an unwanted police presence. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Father, Son, & Holy Heck" | Taylor Olson | Tieren Hawkins Taylor Olson | 5 April 2022 (2022-04-05) | |
| With all fires under control, Rhett seizes the opportunity to go on a romantic double date with Holden and Allen closely in tow. A chance reintroduction leads to Maggie and Xan becoming unlikely allies against the King and Pawn. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Just Roll With It" | Taylor Olson | Tieren Hawkins Taylor Olson | 5 April 2022 (2022-04-05) | |
| With the crew locked out of the King and Pawn, Eliza takes Norma Jean, Allen, and Holden into the lion's den in a daring heist to drum up much-needed bail money. | ||||||
Season 2 (2023)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | "The Wrong Arm of the Law" | Taylor Olson | Tieren Hawkins Taylor Olson | 13 March 2023 (2023-03-13) | |
| A surprise subpoena pressures Rhett, leading him to seek assistance from the only lawyer he knows. | ||||||
| 7 | 2 | "Now, That's a Family!" | Taylor Olson | Taylor Olson Bob Mann | 20 March 2023 (2023-03-20) | |
| Rhett's attempt at a romantic display inadvertently leads King and Pawn into a "dangerous" situation with wannabe-robbers. | ||||||
| 8 | 3 | "Therapy at the Prawn Shop" | Taylor Olson | Taylor Olson Bob Mann | 27 March 2023 (2023-03-27) | |
| In an effort to escape the trial, Rhett hires a therapist to interview and evaluate the King and Pawn staff. | ||||||
| 9 | 4 | "You Can't Handle the Truth" | Taylor Olson | Taylor Olson Bob Mann | 3 April 2023 (2023-04-03) | |
| Mark guides Rhett, Eliza, and the King and Pawn staff in facing Maggie for their day in court. | ||||||
References
- "King & Pawn - Coming to SwearNet May 21!". Swearnet, Accessed November 10, 2024.
- Stephen Cooke, "It takes a village to raise a value on Halifax-shot comedy series King & Pawn". Saltwire, July 22, 2022.
- Morgan Mullin, "Trailer Park Boys wrap and pawnshop guy comes back in this week's film news". The Coast, May 3, 2023.
- Taimur Sikander Mirza, "Sullivan’s Crossing, Vollies, Good Grief lead Screen Nova Scotia Awards nominees". Playback, April 15, 2024.