PETERBOROUGH-A 20-year marriage is never perfect and the ‘Janet & Steve’ series show the ridiculous, trivial and relatable quarrels of a long-term relationship.
In five episodes, Peterborough-based actors and improv artists Tamara Bick and Drew Antzis take their leisurely banter and good-natured ribbing to a whole new level, co-starring in ‘Janet & Steve.’ The new Bell Fibe TV1 episodic series filmed in Peterborough over the past few months, aired on March 13, 2026 and will be available there until mid June.
Discover the lighter side of marriage in Season 1 with 5 episodes of funny anecdotes and humorous perspectives where misunderstandings between spouses have never looked so entertaining. This series, Episode 1 ‘Mindreader,’ Episode 2 ‘Fork in the Road,’ Episode 3 ‘Little White Lies,’ Episode 4 ‘Fart,’ and Episode 5 ‘Steve’s Oeuvre,’ brings together hilariously tangled conversations, and clever satirical illustrations that poke fun at everyday marital life.
Created and written by local actors and married couple Antzis and Bick, and produced by them along with Paradigm Pictures founder and cinematographer Pawel Dwulit, the five 12-minute episodes explore the absurd yet totally relatable quarrels of a couple navigating life after their move to small town Peterborough from the chaotic life in Los Angeles. As a real-life energetic and creative couple, Bick and Antzis have lived and experienced the very premise of the ‘Janet & Steve’ show. Born and raised in Peterborough, Bick, a former Adam Scott Collegiate graduate, and actor on Second City, moved to Los Angeles to hone her comedy skills and talent. There she met American born Drew Antzis, who was working as a film director. The creative pair formed their own production company, Bick/Antzis and continued their work as filmmakers, writers, directors and producers. The production of ‘Janet & Steve’ leveraged local Peterborough talent, community support, and personal anecdotes, providing a unique regional flavor to the comedy genre.
“Filmmaking can be a challenge. It takes passion, perseverance and a little craziness,” says Bick. “We hope that viewers of ‘Janet & Steve,’ can relate to the main characters as they navigate their relationship and life in general.”
“Peterborough is a unique and special place,” says Drew Antzis. “We’ve got amazing talent and a lot of resources here as our city and county have a lot to offer. There is a wave of local filmmakers who are making some compelling work in our community. Peterborough is already well known for producing acclaimed sports athletes and musicians. Promoting our ‘Janet & Steve’ show and getting viewers to watch it is going to bring more recognition to our city and our region for film producers and directors to come to Peterborough and access our resources.”
The production is planning a public screening for the beginning of July. Follow @thejanetandsteveshow on Instagram and Facebook or go to janetandsteve.show to get notified when tickets go on sale.
