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Exiles: Vancouver

Season 1 2015
TV-14

  • 2015-05-28T20:00:00Z on RTÉ Two
  • 30m
  • 4h (8 episodes)
  • Ireland
  • Reality
Exiles: Vancouver follows an amazing journey of 6 confident young Irish people as they crash land in their new home of Vancouver. With looks and talent coupled with the famous Irish "craic" and charm - The Canadian-Irish culture clash that will follow makes compelling Television. Style-wise the show is a modern docu-series - the career and achievement focus of Junior Doctors, the glamour, cinematography and drama of The Hills with a nod to the retro-reality greatness of the early "Real World". The featured Emigrants are a varied bunch of strong characters and achievers all with a talent and ability to get out there and set the world alight, and have a few shots on the way. How far can get in Vancouver? Can they achieve their dreams? Who will stay and set up a life and who will return to the homeland? Follow the journey to find out.

8 episodes

Series Premiere

2015-05-28T20:00:00Z

1x01 Episode 01

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 01

  • 2015-05-28T20:00:00Z30m

In Episode 1 Sean has a secured a meeting with a top Vancouver based agent, Gina Hole and heads to his first interview. His cockiness is soon knocked out of him as Gina pulls apart his CV and gives him some stern advice. She tells him he is not ready for full work, but she will add him to her roster of emerging talent if he successfully completes a test styling of a shoot for her. Shaken but still confident, Sean is determined to show her he can do it.

Dylan meets actor Michael Coleman, star of ABC's prime-time Disney Show "Once Upon a Time", which is shot in Vancouver. Dylan gives him a flaky pitch on "Hipsterverse" and asks him for advice. Michael, unconvinced asks Dylan to work it out better and send some more detail.

India goes for an interview in a local bar for a Job and gets some advice about keeping the reputation of Irish in Canada clean, unlike Australia.

Sean goes looking for clothes to style the shoot for Gina and gets increasingly stressed.

The Gang hit the town for their first night in Vancouver. Dylan loses the plot and maybe there is love in the air.

2015-06-04T20:00:00Z

1x02 Episode 02

1x02 Episode 02

  • 2015-06-04T20:00:00Z30m

George lands his first gig, at a burlesque performance at the opening of Vancouver Film Festival and he is slight put off his game when he has to rehearse with 3 very sexy dancers.

Sean finally hits his stride and begins to successfully pull clothes for his upcoming test photo shoot.

Dylan goes deep downtown Vancouver to check out the Hipsters while Sean and George Bond

Nicola is discovered by a local magazine while George and Dylan discuss first impressions of the girls.

It's shoot day for Sean - will he ace it and pass the test or fail badly. Things get off to a bad start.

George is ready for opening night of Vancouver Film Festival - will his early jitters settle?

2015-06-11T20:00:00Z

1x03 Episode 03

1x03 Episode 03

  • 2015-06-11T20:00:00Z30m

Dylan's girlfriend flies in from New York to come stay for the weekend.

Nicola has been asked to do a cover shoot for a local magazine because they have heard about her and Alex from Made in Chelsea. She is nervous about the styling for the shoot and turns to Sean for help.

George has been booked to sing in The Irish Heather where India works, but she never shows up and leaves George in an uncomfortable position when her boss starts asking him her whereabouts.

Jade meets photographer Isaac in her work place and he offers to teach her a few things, however Jade's eye isn't on the camera.

Nicola's shoot is taking place in Victoria so the gang decide to get the ferry over to support her.

Victoria is known for its party atmosphere and Sean gets a little bit drunk at lunch which leaves Nicola worried he won't be able to style her for the shoot. After a bit of coaxing Nicola eventually gets Sean to the shoot.

While on the way to the ferry in the car, Dylan and India have an altercation. Things get serious and a massive fight ensues. Can they recover?

2015-06-18T20:00:00Z

1x04 Episode 04

1x04 Episode 04

  • 2015-06-18T20:00:00Z30m

Cracks are beginning to show in the group, so the girls head out for a night alone without the guys. India says she can't stand Dylan and Jade thinks George is being arrogant behaving like "something from Grease".

Sean's new agent Gina has booked him his first job in Vancouver, he is styling at the Opening Show at Vancouver fashion week.

Sean is working with designer Olya Shishkina, however Sean isn't a huge fan of her designs and thinks her runway show needs a lot of work.

India has landed herself a gig and has recruited a local musician to help her but she is finding it hard to focus.

Actor Michael Coleman, from Disney's "Once Upon a Time" has agreed to help Dylan on his web series. They have a arranged a casting session at Michael's studio but Dylan is apprehensive about taking charge.

It's final rehearsal day for Sean and Olya's opening show but Sean is worried there isn't enough models and recruits Nicola but Olya is unsure. With some help from Sean Nicola's catwalk has improved and Olya accepts her into the show. Nicola is apprehensive as she is more use to Irish press calls and not runway modelling, but she is determined to do her best.

2015-06-25T20:00:00Z

1x05 Episode 05

1x05 Episode 05

  • 2015-06-25T20:00:00Z30m

Dylan is on the lookout for new talent so he goes to Gastown to meet aspiring actress Shaynee.

Its Vancouver Fashion Week and Sean is styling the opening show for Designer Olya Shisenka. With only an hour until showtime things are manic backstage. Sean can't handle the backstage chaos and decides to take matters into his own hands. He starts coordinating the show and things begin to improve. As the show begins Sean is in his comfort zone, in charge and ready to go. However now the pressure falls on Nicola.

George is trying to put his show together and is meeting local dancers, but hasn't found the right one yet. That soon changes when he meets Paige, who was recommended by the girls from the Vancouver Film Festival opening gala.

Local Television station NOVUS have spotted Nicola in her recent magazine shoot and have called her in for a chat.

Dylan is 5 days away from filming, he has the cast and the script but still has no location or sponsor. He finally meets an interested party who want to help.

India has written a new song and has met up with a couple of local DJ's, who she hopes will give it more of a "dancey" vibe.

2015-07-02T20:00:00Z

1x06 Episode 06

1x06 Episode 06

  • 2015-07-02T20:00:00Z30m

With "Hipsterverse" in crisis, Dylan needs to make some bold moves and decides to buy a car. But only a true hipster car will do.

Jade is assisting Karolina Turek, one of Vancouver's top photographers.

With the strain of "Hipsterverse" problems, Dylan has invited his filmmaker friend Emmett to come up from LA to help. However not everyone in the house takes to Emmett's wild stories and out-going nature. Emmett proves he has the gift of the gab, after just one day in Vancouver he has helped Dylan secure a sponsor for "Hipsterverse."

Things are heating up for Jade. She has met a hunky local actor on Tinder, and they take the scenic route to Victoria in a helicopter for a cozy date.

It's day one of the "Hipsterverse" shoot, Colin is waiting patiently for Dylan to arrive on set. When he does finally arrive they run into their first problem. They have no camera, no sound guy and no lights, the day kicks off in chaos.

Dylan has had the push he needed and tracks down the cameraman and his lights, but the sound guy is still nowhere to be found.

Eventually Chris the sound man arrives and they get to work. Dylan is out of his comfort zone, and it shows in his script which needs work. The actors need direction including US TV star Michael Colman. Things are far from perfect.

George is on the hunt for a venue for his show, he is checking out the Granville Theater, it is the only space he has found that's available and of a suitable size. He is extremely happy with the venue except for one problem, the acoustics don't seem to travel. He has also got to sell enough tickets to cover the costs.

2015-07-09T20:00:00Z

1x07 Episode 07

1x07 Episode 07

  • 2015-07-09T20:00:00Z30m

Emmett's friend Dean is coming to stay for a few days on his way to Whistler for a ski trip. The lads have some alone time without the girls but it's not long until they are brought up in discussion.

With "Hipsterverse" in full swing, Dylan has found his stride.

George is feeling the strain of producing a big musical, as the anxiety sets in.

Dean fits right in with the housemates, but it's India and Dean who have really clicked over their long chats about music. She has written lots of songs in Vancouver but is struggling with the style and arrangements.

Dean is a rising star in the field of composing and songwriting, he has worked with bands like Snow Patrol and worked with a team to create music in films such as The Hobbit and Despicable me. He has offered to help India with her music.

George still needs to raise the deposit for the theater, so he hits the streets of Vancouver to busk. After a good day on the streets he wants to keep it going into the night. After making peace with George the girls want to support him and help sell tickets. Their last stop of the evening is the open mic night at pub340.

George makes such a good impression, he is invited to sing at Vancouver's greatest annual sporting event, The Grey Cup final.

Needing to boost "Hipsterverse", Dylan gets some help from his movie star brother, Stuart Townsend and calls in Hollywood actress Aisha Tyler (Friends, CSI and 24) to direct and give the series some sparkle.

2015-07-16T20:00:00Z

1x08 Episode 08

1x08 Episode 08

  • 2015-07-16T20:00:00Z30m

With "Hipsterverse" in crisis, Dylan needs to make some bold moves and decides to buy a car. But only a true hipster car will do.

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