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Escouade 99

Escouade 99 is a Canadian French-language comedy television series set in a police station in Quebec City.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Escouade 99 is a Canadian French-language comedy television series set in a police station in Quebec City. It is a Quebec adaptation of the American series Brooklyn Nine-Nine and premiered on Club illico in 2020 before also airing on TVA. The series is part of Canada’s television production landscape, especially for Quebec audiences.

Premise

The series follows the daily lives and investigations of officers working at police Station 99 in Quebec City. Its tone is comedic and ensemble-driven, similar to its American source material.

Production

Escouade 99 was developed in Quebec as an adaptation of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Patrick Huard directed season 1, with Patrice Ouimet directing season 2, and production was handled in collaboration with Quebec media companies.

Broadcast history

The series first appeared on Club illico and was later scheduled for broadcast on TVA. Sources indicate a first season in 2020 and a second season in 2021.

Cast

The principal cast listed in sources includes Mickaël Gouin, Widemir Normil, Mylène Mackay, Guy Jodoin, Bianca Gervais, Léane Labrèche-Dor, Fayolle Jean Jr., Louis Champagne, and Jean-Marc Dalphond.

Key facts

  • Set in Station 99, a police precinct in Quebec City.
  • Produced as a Quebec adaptation of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
  • Created by Patrick Huard and scripted by Benoît Pelletier.
  • The series stars Mickaël Gouin, Widemir Normil, and Mylène Mackay.
  • It was released on Club illico and later broadcast on TVA.
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Canadian context

Escouade 99 is a Quebec-made French-language adaptation of an American sitcom and is part of Canada’s television production landscape, especially for Quebec audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Escouade 99?
Escouade 99 is a French-language Canadian comedy television series set in a Quebec City police station.
Is Escouade 99 related to Brooklyn Nine-Nine?
Yes. It is the Quebec adaptation of the American series Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Who created Escouade 99?
Patrick Huard is credited with developing the series, with Benoît Pelletier as script editor in source material.
Where was Escouade 99 first released?
It premiered on the streaming platform Club illico before later airing on TVA.
How many seasons does Escouade 99 have?
Available sources list two seasons.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/fr/title/tt17923542/
    Supports: Series type, genre, Canadian setting, French language, premiere date, and adaptation of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
  2. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escouade_99
    Supports: Production details, creators, cast, country of origin, seasons, episodes, and original broadcaster.
  3. Groupe TVA — https://www.groupetva.ca/presse/communiques/tva-lescouade-poste-99-debarque-tva
    Supports: Broadcast on TVA, cast list, setting in Quebec City, and production notes.
  4. Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1497419/premieres-images-tournage-adaptation-quebecoise-brooklyn-nine-nine
    Supports: Quebec production details, episode count, filming in Quebec City, and club illico release context.
  5. AlloCiné — https://www.allocine.fr/series/ficheserie_gen_cserie=27173.html
    Supports: Genre, creator, synopsis, seasons, and episode count.