Being Erica

Erica Strange

Follow @EricaStrange Erica Strange has come a long way from when we first met her. Thanks to the guidance of her time-travel therapist Dr. Tom, Erica has gone through some major life changes, and Season Four finds her happily in a new relationship, and at the helm of 50/50 Press, the publishing company she started with Julianne. Last season,... Read More »

Dr. Tom

The ever elusive Dr. Tom guided Erica through some major changes in Season Three, and now in Season Four they begin the final stage of her therapy. Last season, Dr. Tom faced a major shakeup in his own life, the reappearance of his long estranged daughter, Sarah. Dr. Arthur gave Dr. Tom a clear mandate - to go live... Read More »

Julianne Giacomelli

Follow @JulianneGiaco In Season Two Julianne's world fell apart when she was fired from her dream job as Editorial Director of Non-Fiction at River Rock Publishing. It was Erica who helped Julianne pick herself back up when the two of them made the risky decision to go into business together, starting their own publishing company, 50/50 Press. Now in... Read More »

Adam Fitzpatrick

A fellow patient of Dr. Tom's, Adam entered Erica's life in Season Three when she started group therapy. Adam is handsome, rough, blue collar, and he quickly developed a strong connection with Erica. Sparks flew over the course of Season Three, as they challenged each other in therapy, and finally admitted their true feelings for one another. Is Erica and... Read More »

Kai Booker

With Erica's help at the end of Season Two, Kai finished his regret and returned back to his rock star life in 2019. During their sweet goodbye, Erica made Kai promise not to look for Erica in the future. But, that was a hard promise to keep for the smitten Kai, and last season he returned to Erica's present to... Read More »

Samantha Strange

Since leaving her husband Josh, Erica's younger sister Samantha, who was once the "safe" one, is no longer playing by the rules. Last season, Sam started with a clean slate, which led to a new surgeon job, and an exciting new relationship with a thrill-seeking custodian named Lenin. This season, a major surprise is in store for Sam, one she... Read More »

Leo Strange

Leo is Erica's beloved older brother. Growing up, he was protective and caring of his younger sisters. In many ways, he suffered from typical teenage/early twenties angst: perpetually seeking independence and freedom from his overbearing parents. A skateboarder, a pot smoker, a partier - Leo does his thing with confidence and without looking back. He may not be the hottest... Read More »

Barbara Strange

Last season saw Erica's mother win the fight against cancer, and become reunited with Gary, her ex-husband. This season, a long kept secret is weighing on Barb. How much longer can she keep her biggest secret from her family? ABOUT KATHLEEN LASKEY Kathleen Laskey began her professional acting career as a member of Second City. After two successful years on... Read More »

Gary Strange

Last season saw Erica's mother win the fight against cancer, and become reunited with Gary, her ex-husband. ABOUT JOHN BOYLAN John Boylan has starred and appeared in a treasure trove of hit Canadian television series such as Road to Avonlea, North of 60, Due South, Earth: Final Conflict, Blue Murder, Queer As Folk and Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye. Boylan also guest... Read More »

Lenin Crosby

Lenin is the young, good-looking custodian who swept Samantha off her feet last season. Lenin's a free spirit who is always up for an adventure, and this season he finds himself facing his biggest adventure yet. ABOUT BRANDON JAY McLAREN Few actors have built their careers as quickly and successfully as Vancouver born and raised, Brandon Jay McLaren . McLaren... Read More »

Brent Kennedy

In Season Two, Brent made the ultimate betrayal when he got both Julianne and Erica fired from River Rock Publishing. By the end of Season Three Brent made a conditional amends with Erica and Julianne - though the motivation behind his betrayal remains a mystery. This season, River Rock takes a new direction, one that Brent is struggling to jive... Read More »

Judith Winter

In Season Two Judith and Erica have been best friends since high school. A successful lawyer, and loving wife and mother - Judith has always been the responsible and put-together one. But life is more complicated than that - and in Season Three, Judith will find herself reconsidering her wants and needs, and questioning whether the ³perfect² life she has... Read More »

Ivan

Ivan may look like a burly biker covered in tattoos, but he's a big softy at heart, and a major source of comic relief throughout the series. Last season, Dave and Ivan got engaged, and now they are planning for their fast-approaching wedding day. ABOUT MICHAEL NORTHEY Michael Northey is a talented actor and writer who graduated from the... Read More »

Dave

Dave started as Kai's manager, and co-barrista at Erica's favourite latte spot, Goblins. A comic book nerd, and spoken-word poet, Dave is sweet, and willing to stick his neck out for his friends. ABOUT BILL TURNBULL Bill Turnbull grew up in the neighbouring burbs of Toronto. He started acting at a very young age, where he was cast as... Read More »

Dr. Naadiah

Dr. Naadiah is Dr. Tom's therapist, and it has been her mission to get Dr. Tom to start living a life outside of his office. Calm in her manner, and direct with her thoughts, Dr. Naadiah is a voice of concern when it comes to Dr. Tom's obsession with his work, and his failure to prioritize his real life. Season... Read More »

Dr. Arthur

Dr. Arthur is Dr. Naadiah's former therapist. Elderly, friendly, and a lover of classic cars, Dr. Arthur is an authority in the realm of time-travel therapy, and the person Dr. Naadiah turns to whenever Dr. Tom's practice threatens to go off the rails. Dr. Arthur is key to the ever-unfolding mystery of the therapy practiced on Being Erica. ABOUT... Read More »

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