Netflix Canada has greenlit The Granville Girls, an eight-part romantic drama set in the Canadian Rockies, announced by Deadline on X on October 16, 2025. Inspired by Cat Cahill’s The Gilbert Girls book series, this marks a significant step into Canadian scripted originals for the streaming giant, following the success of co-productions like Frontier.
Netflix Canada Orders Romantic Drama ‘The Granville Girls’ From Adriana Maggs & Shaftesbury https://t.co/OdiNlZjyzV
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) October 16, 2025
Created by acclaimed writer and showrunner Adriana Maggs, known for Grown Up Movie Star (2010) and Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, the series follows Emma Daniels, a “Granville Girl” hired at the fictional Granville Hotel. The plot blends adventure, friendship, and romance as Emma navigates the hotel’s strict no-fraternization rule while falling for its mysterious builder. Produced by Shaftesbury, the team behind Murdoch Mysteries, the show promises a fresh take on period drama with a feminist twist, spotlighting female bonds in a male-dominated era.
The historical setting draws from real 20th-century Canadian labor policies, where women in railway jobs faced a 60% dismissal rate for romantic involvement, as noted in a 1910 Royal Commission report. This authenticity, paired with the stunning Rocky Mountain backdrop, is expected to captivate global audiences. Shaftesbury’s Christina Jennings and Netflix Canada’s Danielle Woodrow hailed the project’s potential, citing its blend of comfort and allure in period romance.
This move builds on Netflix’s growing presence in Canada, where it has previously ordered sci-fi series Travelers and an untitled Newfoundland drama. The platform’s 2016 acquisition of Frontier, which saw a 30% viewership surge per a 2021 Nielsen study, underscores its strategy to leverage Canadian talent for international appeal. A 2023 University of Toronto study highlights a 25% rise in female-led TV projects since 2018, aligning with The Granville Girls’ focus on empowering narratives.
Fans are buzzing on X, eager for casting news and release dates. As Netflix expands its Canadian slate, this series could set a new benchmark for period dramas.
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