The Porter

Ended / 7:00pm CBC 48 min.
Drama about railway workers in Canada and the United States who joined together to give birth to the world's first black union and sparked a civil rights movement. Set in the roar of the 1920s, this eight-part series follows the journeys of four ambitious souls who hustle, dream, cross borders and confront barriers in the fight for liberation�on and off the railways that crossed North America.

Season 1

8 Episodes

Death Is Funny 1x08
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.
Apr 11 2022
Our Turn Now 1x07
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.
Apr 04 2022
Make Me Feel 1x06
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.
Mar 28 2022
Working on It 1x05
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.
Mar 21 2022
Who's Next 1x04
An old spark reignites between Zeke and Marlene and Lucy considers a different path after her performance.
Mar 14 2022
Starting Over 1x03
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.
Mar 07 2022
Background 1x02
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.
Feb 28 2022
Pilot 1x01
Train porters and best friends Junior Massey and Zeke Garrett are galvanized to take different � and dangerous � actions after a tragedy occurs on the job.
Feb 21 2022