Will there be fifth season of Son of a Critch?

As a fan of Son of a Critch, I have been wondering if the Newfoundland coming-of-age comedy has been renewed for a fifth season.  As of this writing, I have been unable to find official confirmation from the CBC that there will be a fifth season of the show.  However, there is a Facebook announcement from comedian Mark Critch himself in which he states that there will be a fifth season.  Nevertheless, CBC has not yet issued a renewal announcement and no premiere date has been released.

Mark Critch's Facebook posting pretty well confirms that there will be a fifth season of the sitcom.  It suggests that the news of its renewal has been broken internally, although CBC has not yet updated its website.  Otherwise, why would Mark Critch make such an announcement on social media?

Although Son of a Critch is very popular, this will most likely be its final season. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, the British actor who portrays the young Mark, turned 17 years old on September 25, 2025.  His character on the show will be in his second year of high school, and  is already taking his first steps toward a career in comedy.

Last season, Mark's grandfather, Patrick Critch (know as "Pop,") begrudgingly agreed to have a dementia assessment, although he has not yet been diagnosed with the illness.  "Pop" is played by Malcolm McDowell, a fine actor.  It is my hope that the entire cast of Son of a Critch will return for its fifth season.  I enjoy the dynamic of the Critch family.  Mark plays his own father, St. John's radio broadcaster Mike Critch.  He also serves as the narrator.  

I am also enjoying the budding romance between the red-headed Fox (Sophia Powers), whose first name is Jennifer, and the young Mark.  Another of my favourites is P.E.I. native Claire Rankin, who portrays Mark's mother, Mary Critch.

I will keep you posted as to any update on the status of Son of a Critch's fifth season.  

- Joanne