Looks like Son of a Critch is gaining some interest down south. The CW confirms it will be back for a second season and the linked story relates how they convinced a major star like Malcolm McDowell to come all the way to Newfoundland to co-star in a Canadian sitcom.

Although I think the headline is a bit misleading - while he's a major part of the show, he's hardly the "lead role."

How a Canadian sitcom snared legendary Malcolm McDowell for lead role