TV series
How to Fail as a Popstar
2023, English, on CBC Gem. Created by Vivek Shraya.
The story of Vivek, a queer brown boy from Edmonton as he tries (and fails) to achieve pop stardom, told from the perspective of the now 40-something trans femme artist that boy became.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 11 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2023
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Latest episode
S1 E8: The Failure
Aired 13 October 2023
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 13 October 2023
- Last aired
- 13 October 2023
- Network
- CBC Gem
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada
- Type
- Scripted
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How to Fail as a Popstar: quick answers
Is How to Fail as a Popstar worth watching?
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How many seasons of How to Fail as a Popstar are there?
How to Fail as a Popstar has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 11 minutes each.
Is How to Fail as a Popstar finished?
Yes. How to Fail as a Popstar was cancelled in 2023, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is How to Fail as a Popstar on?
How to Fail as a Popstar isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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What shows are like How to Fail as a Popstar?
If you liked How to Fail as a Popstar, try Son of a Critch, UnPrisoned, Tyler Perry's House of Payne.
Who created How to Fail as a Popstar?
How to Fail as a Popstar was created by Vivek Shraya and stars Chris D'Silva, Tyson Kirk, Maya McNair.