THE CW NETWORK PICKS UP CRIME SOLVING PROCEDURAL "PRIVATE EYES WEST COAST" STARRING JASON PRIESTLEY AND CINDY SAMPSON

From Lionsgate and Piller/Segan, Producers of the Hit CW Series "Wild Cards," Season One Will Debut Later This Year

BURBANK, CA (April 27, 2026) - The CW Network today announced it has picked up the crime solving procedural PRIVATE EYES WEST COAST (working title), starring Jason Priestley ("Wild Cards") and Cindy Sampson ("Supernatural"). PRIVATE EYES WEST COAST is a spin-off of the popular "Private Eyes" series that ran for five seasons, with Priestley and Sampson reprising their roles as private investigators Matt Shade and Angie Everett. The ten-episode first season from Piller/Segan - among the creative forces behind the hit CW original series "Wild Cards" - and Lionsgate will debut on The CW later this year. The CW will serve as the U.S. network, while the series will air on Global in Canada.

"We are thrilled to welcome PRIVATE EYES WEST COAST to our fall lineup and to continue working with the immensely talented Jason Priestley on another CW series," said Brad Schwartz, President, The CW Network. "We are also excited to expand our partnership with Lionsgate, as well as collaborate once again with the Piller/Segan team, who have made 'Wild Cards' the network's most-watched scripted series of the year and have created yet another show packed with humor, action and undeniable chemistry between its two leads."

Shade (Priestley) and Angie (Sampson) have left behind their P.I. firm and settled into a new life on the west coast, but their new quiet life is shaken when a night out lands them at the scene of a murder. A woman stands over her dead boyfriend with a bloody steak knife in hand. Believing in her innocence, Shade and Angie dive headfirst back into the high-stakes world of investigation.

"We love what the Piller/Segan team and showrunners/creators Jennifer Kassabian and Sarah Dodd have done to build on the story of Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson's Shade and Angie in PRIVATE EYES WEST COAST," said Jocelyn Hamilton, President of Television, Lionsgate Canada. "The CW is the perfect network to deliver the next chapter of these beloved characters to audiences."

This season, the private eyes juggle the challenges of opening a P.I. firm in a new city. Without their friendly Toronto network of sources, Shade and Angie work to build a new community. From tracking down a missing student in the wilderness of British Columbia to extracting a murder confession from a surfer in Tofino, Shade and Angie prove life on the west coast is packed with heart-pounding thrills.

Priestley, who serves as executive producer and directs two episodes of PRIVATE EYES WEST COAST, can currently be seen as George on The CW original series "Wild Cards," also from Piller/Segan. Priestley earned multiple awards for his role in the comedy series "Call Me Fitz," and has produced and directed episodes of both "Private Eyes" and "Call Me Fitz," along with the Netflix series "My Life with the Walter Boys" and "Offside: The Harold Ballard Story."  

From Lionsgate Canada, Piller/Segan, and commissioning broadcaster Corus Entertainment in Canada, PRIVATE EYES WEST COAST is executive produced by Shawn Piller, Lloyd Segan, Sarah Dodd, Jennifer Kassabian, Jocelyn Hamilton, Darren Giblin, and Jason Priestley. Dodd and Kassabian serve as showrunners. Lionsgate Television manages international distribution.

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About Piller/Segan

Piller/Segan is an award-winning, writer-driven production company with development and production operations in Toronto, Vancouver, and Los Angeles. Known for bold, character-centered storytelling, the company has produced hundreds of hours of premium television - translated into over 30 languages and seen in more than 185 countries - earning honors including Emmy, Peabody, Saturn, GLAAD, and Humanitas Awards. A pure content company, Piller/Segan invests in itself and the creators it champions. With a track record of building from the ground up and delivering exceptional value at every price point, the company is committed to unforgettable viewer experiences and meaningful partnerships. Piller/Segan is focused on nurturing talent, building lasting global IP, and delivering stories that resonate worldwide. Notable credits include WILD CARDS (CBC, The CW, Prime Video), PRIVATE EYES (Global) and its upcoming spinoff PRIVATE EYES WEST COAST (Global), THE DEAD ZONE (USA Network), Haven (Syfy), GREEK and WILDFIRE (ABC Family/Freeform), as well as SEXY EVIL GENIUS (Lionsgate) and SEA CHANGE (Lifetime).

About Lionsgate Canada

Lionsgate Canada is a talent-driven leader in entertainment production and distribution, serving Canadian and global audiences with award-winning content and a massive film and television library. It has a rich legacy of producing high-quality Canadian content for the domestic market and audiences around the world. From global blockbusters to hidden gems, Lionsgate Canada also distributes fan-favorite content across a vast catalogue, including a diverse portfolio of Quebec films via Les Films Séville.