How to Fail as a Popstar - Season 1
1 - The Popstar
Air Date: October 13, 2023
In 1997 Edmonton, 15-year-old Vivek has never quite felt like he fit in but hearing a pop song leads to discovering his dream…and his voice.
2 - The Judge
Air Date: October 13, 2023
Like all pop icons, Vivek’s journey to superstardom starts at the mall!
3 - The Producer
Air Date: October 13, 2023
Vivek’s dream of pop stardom comes with a hefty price and a struggle to articulate his vision while working with a hotshot producer.
4 - The Call
Air Date: October 13, 2023
Vivek’s debut album gets him his ticket out of Edmonton! But first he needs to find a way to tell his mom he’s moving to Toronto.
5 - The Manager
Air Date: October 13, 2023
Are Vivek’s new manager’s industry know-how, connections, and guidance worth living with her mercurial mood swings and abusive behaviour?
6 - The Sisters
Air Date: October 13, 2023
Vivek takes control!
7 - The Record Deal
Air Date: October 13, 2023
After the Tegan and Sara tour, Vivek’s music career has accelerated to Paris and a French record label in 2006 – but do their plans align with Vivek’s dream?
8 - The Failure
Air Date: October 13, 2023
Her 40th birthday leads Vivek, now a successful author and creative writing teacher in Edmonton, to reflect on her failure as a popstar.