TORONTO — The producers of CBC’s award-winning comedy series Kim’s Convenience announced today the show is coming to an end after five seasons, with the series finale to air on Tuesday, April 13 on CBC TV and CBC Gem.
The decision to end the show comes after co-creators Ins Choi and Kevin White announced they would no longer be working on the series, and despite CBC having previously renewed the show for a fifth and sixth season.
Produced by Thunderbird Entertainment in association with the Soulpepper Theatre Company, Kim’s Convenience is executive produced by Ivan Fecan, Alexandra Raffé, Ins Choi and Kevin White, and Sandra Cunningham is supervising producer of the series.
The producers of Kim’s Convenience explained their decision to wrap up the series in the following statement:
“Authenticity of storytelling is at the center of the success of Kim’s Convenience. At the end of production on Season 5, our two co-creators confirmed they were moving on to other projects. Given their departure from the series, we have come to the difficult conclusion that we cannot deliver another season of the same heart and quality that has made the show so special. Kim’s Convenience has meant so much to our cast, writers, crew, and audiences around the world. Despite the restrictions and complications of shooting during the pandemic, Season 5 is our finest season to date. It’s been a privilege and a very great pleasure to work with the Kim’s family of gifted writers and performers for the last five years. Thank you to our fans for the love and support you’ve given this show.”
“Kim’s Convenience has built a powerful and inspiring connection with audiences in Canada and around the world,” added Sally Catto, general manager, entertainment, factual and sports, at CBC, in a press release. “While we are sad to say goodbye to this beloved and groundbreaking show, we are incredibly proud to have been part of its journey and understand the producers’ creative decision to wrap up the show at this time.”
Kim’s Convenience premiered on CBC in the fall of 2016 and is also seen on Netflix and on cable and VOD platforms around the world.
The show’s series finale will air March 13 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC TV and CBC Gem.
