# King & Pawn

King & Pawn is a Canadian television series starring Reid Price. The series follows the misadventures of a loveable loser who inherits his estranged father's pawnshop and the quirky staff of screwballs who come with it.
On May 21, 2024, King & Pawn became available for streaming in Canada on Swearnet.com - "The Home of the Trailer Park Boys.

## Premise

King & Pawn follows a lovable loser, Rhett McManus (Reid Price) as he inherits his estranged father's pawnshop, becoming forced to contend with a screwball staff, an assortment of eccentric customers, and an ever-growing list of problems as he attempts to turn a profit.

## Cast

* Reid Price as Rhett McManus
* Julia Williams as Norma Jean
* Shelley Thompson as Maggie Rollins
* Taylor Olson as Holden Gunderson
* Tieren Hawkins as Allen
* Koumbie as Eliza Rollins (regular in seasons 1–2, recurring in season 3)
* Bob Mann as Mark Flaherty, Esq (guest in season 1, regular in seasons 2–3)
* Tyrone Parsons as Kurtis (regular in season 3)

## Notable guest stars

* Jonathan Torrens as George Pamplemousse (season 2, episode 3)

## Production

The series first season was released in Canada on April 5, 2022, exclusively to Bell Fibe TV customers on Bell FibeTV1.
In 2023, the series was renewed for a second season.
In 2024, co-creators Taylor Olson and Tieren Hawkins received a nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Screenwriting at the 2024 Screen Nova Scotia Awards Gala.

## Episodes

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
| 1 | 1 | "What the Frack?" | Taylor Olson | Tieren Hawkins Taylor Olson | 5 April 2022 (2022-04-05) |
| After being left his estranged father's pawnshop, Rhett McManus is met head-on by chaos and thrown into the midst of a decades-old rivalry against competitor Maggie Rollins. A need for quick cash takes a special scheme to solve. ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Too Hot to Haggle" | Taylor Olson | Tieren Hawkins Taylor Olson | 5 April 2022 (2022-04-05) |
| In an attempt to refill the stores' shelves, Rhett heads to the storage locker auctions - ending up in a bidding war with Maggie and Eliza. A blood-thirsty loan shark informs Norma Jean of an outstanding lien. ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "The Fun Never Ends" | Taylor Olson | Tieren Hawkins Taylor Olson | 5 April 2022 (2022-04-05) |
| On the day Norma Jean finally hits the jackpot, a surprise guest from Rhett's past brings the King and Pawn an influx of increasingly violent visitors and an unwanted police presence. ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Father, Son, & Holy Heck" | Taylor Olson | Tieren Hawkins Taylor Olson | 5 April 2022 (2022-04-05) |
| With all fires under control, Rhett seizes the opportunity to go on a romantic double date with Holden and Allen closely in tow. A chance reintroduction leads to Maggie and Xan becoming unlikely allies against the King and Pawn. ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Just Roll With It" | Taylor Olson | Tieren Hawkins Taylor Olson | 5 April 2022 (2022-04-05) |
| With the crew locked out of the King and Pawn, Eliza takes Norma Jean, Allen, and Holden into the lion's den in a daring heist to drum up much-needed bail money. ||||||

### Season 2 (2023)

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
| 6 | 1 | "The Wrong Arm of the Law" | Taylor Olson | Tieren Hawkins Taylor Olson | 13 March 2023 (2023-03-13) |
| A surprise subpoena pressures Rhett, leading him to seek assistance from the only lawyer he knows. ||||||
| 7 | 2 | "Now, That's a Family!" | Taylor Olson | Taylor Olson Bob Mann | 20 March 2023 (2023-03-20) |
| Rhett's attempt at a romantic display inadvertently leads King and Pawn into a "dangerous" situation with wannabe-robbers. ||||||
| 8 | 3 | "Therapy at the Prawn Shop" | Taylor Olson | Taylor Olson Bob Mann | 27 March 2023 (2023-03-27) |
| In an effort to escape the trial, Rhett hires a therapist to interview and evaluate the King and Pawn staff. ||||||
| 9 | 4 | "You Can't Handle the Truth" | Taylor Olson | Taylor Olson Bob Mann | 3 April 2023 (2023-04-03) |
| Mark guides Rhett, Eliza, and the King and Pawn staff in facing Maggie for their day in court. ||||||