Netflix has announced Crew Girl, a new coming-of-age series now filming in Victoria, British Columbia.
The Netflix Crew Girl teen drama production September timeline marks the streamer’s latest push into teen-focused originals, blending the intensity of competitive rowing with the turbulence of adolescence.
A Story of Rivalries, Friendships, and First Loves
At the center of Crew Girl is Teagan, a sixteen-year-old rower who unexpectedly becomes coxswain of a dysfunctional all-boys rowing team at an elite prep school. Steering the boat is one challenge; navigating messy romances, rivalries, and fractured friendships is another.
The logline also underscores the emotional weight of Teagan’s relationship with her mother, Ella. The show promises a balance of high-energy sports drama and the complicated rhythms of family life.
The Cast
The ensemble mixes breakout talent with familiar names:
- Miku Martineau (Kate, Star Trek: Section 31) as Teagan
- Jessica Paré (Mad Men, SEAL Team) as Ella
- Samuel Braun (Time Cut, Bad Genius) as Josh
- Kyle Clark (Riverdale, The Baby-Sitters Club) as Cam
- Thomas Cadrot (Scream, Family Law) as Coach Hayden
The Creative Team
The series comes from Vivian Lin, serving as showrunner, writer, and executive producer. Lin’s prior credits (SkyMed, The Lake) highlight her skill with ensemble stories and youth-driven drama.
Additional executive producers include Jeff Norton (Geek Girl, Finding Her Edge), Lindsay Macadam, Hillary Zwick Turner, Tony Chung, and Lori Massini. Production is handled by Thunderbird Entertainment’s Great Pacific Media, the team behind hits like Kim’s Convenience and Highway Thru Hell.
The Potential of Crew Girl
Rowing as a backdrop is relatively untapped on screen, giving Crew Girl a fresh angle within the teen-drama space. The combination of elite prep school setting, sports intensity, and character-driven storytelling recalls elements of Cheer and Outer Banks while offering something distinctly new.
Netflix has had recent success with adaptations like Geek Girl, and Crew Girl looks designed to continue that momentum with an original premise.
Production Timeline
Filming for the Netflix Crew Girl teen drama began in September in Victoria, BC. While no premiere date has been set, a 2026 debut appears likely.
The series joins Netflix’s expanding roster of YA dramas, positioning itself as both a coming-of-age story and a sports drama.
