BLUE SKIES - CATCHING UP WITH STARS SCARLET HUNTER and MARKIAN TARASIUK

Untamed wilderness. Unshakeable detective. Unexpected cuteness. The all new drama series Blue Skies has all of that and more which blends mystery and action with emotional storytelling and the heartwarming bond between a detective and her canine companion!

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Crystal Ridge National Park, Blue Skies follows former military police officer Jodi Larsen as she returns to her hometown to start over as a criminal investigator for the National Park Police. Driven by a love of the outdoors and a deep sense of justice, Jodi is determined to protect the park, its visitors and her community, whether from natural dangers or human threats.

But Jodi’s fresh start is anything but simple. She’s navigating a new team, a by-the-book superintendent and a journey to reconnect with her father after her mother passed away while she was deployed. Her unexpected partner? A mischievous stray Labrador named Blue, whose instincts prove sharper than most trained K9s. Each episode combines suspense and unexpected turns with heartwarming moments as Jodi and her team tackle missing persons, environmental crimes and the secrets hidden deep within the park’s 5,000 square miles.

Blue Skies stars Scarlet Hunter as Detective Jodi Larsen, Markian Tarasiuk (Mistletoe Connection, Virgin River) as Ryan Miller, Veronica Long (The Wrong Paris) as Detective Nora Esposito, David Lennon (Untamed) as Detective Alex Meeks, Darius Willis as Tyson Bernard, Miranda Edwards as Superintendent Liza King and Shaughnessy Redden as Bill Larsen.

 Australian-born rising star Scarlet Hunter passion for performance began at a young age, and she has since made a name for herself in the industry. Her screen debut on the iconic Australian series Home & Away was followed by standout stage performances, including a role in Patrick Marber’s After Miss Julie.

Ukrainian actor, director, and producer Markian Tarasiuk has appeared in over 40 film and television projects; most notably, There’s Someone Inside Your House, Virgin River (Netflix), Surface (Apple TV), Why Can’t My Life Be a Rom-Com (E!), and the True Justice Franchise (Hallmark). For UPtv, Markian has appeared in Mistletoe Connection and Return to Sender. This spring, Markian makes his feature directorial debut with Hunting Matthew Nichols, opening in theaters across North America in April.

Blue Skies Premieres Thursday, February 19th on UP Faith & Family and on CITY TV in Canada.

 I spoke with stars Scarlet Hunter and Markian Tarasiuk about working on this series and having a canine co-star by their side.