---
title: "Being Erica"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/being-erica-2009"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 8459
imdb_id: "tt1149608"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 49
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 64
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Being Erica (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/being-erica-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Being Erica" is a television series that revolves around the life of its main character. The show focuses on Erica Strange, a young woman who has accumulated a significant number of regrets. These regrets have been compiled into a list, which she shares with her therapist. In an unconventional approach to therapy, Erica's therapist devises a treatment plan that involves time travel. According to this plan, Erica is transported back to pivotal moments in her life, where she is given the opportunity to make different decisions based on her current knowledge and understanding. This unique approach to altering past choices is the central theme of the series.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young woman gets the chance to redo her life's biggest regrets by traveling back in time."

### Why Watch
- Unique time-travel premise focusing on personal growth
- Blend of comedy, drama, and fantasy elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Premise deals with heavy themes of personal regret
- Tone & Suitability: The series carries a TV-14 rating and blends comedy and drama.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, comedy, sci-fi, fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Cineverse, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Cineverse Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel, Cineverse, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | CBC Gem | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 49
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (18%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 40 (82%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Jana Sinyor
- **Networks / Studios**: CBC Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Erin Karpluk** as *Erica Strange*
- **Michael Riley** as *Dr. Tom Wexler*
- **Reagan Pasternak** as *Julianne Giacomelli*
- **Morgan Kelly** as *Brent Kennedy*
- **Vinessa Antoine** as *Judith Winter*
- **Kathleen Laskey** as *Barb Strange*
- **John Boylan** as *Gary Strange*
- **Joanna Douglas** as *Samantha Strange*
- **Paula Brancati** as *Jenny Zalen*
- **Tyron Leitso** as *Ethan Wakefield*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did Being Erica air?
The series aired on CBC from January 5, 2009, to December 12, 2011.

### Q: Who created Being Erica?
The series was created by Jana Sinyor.

### Q: What genres does Being Erica fall under?
It is categorized as a comedy-drama, sci-fi, and fantasy television series.

### Q: Where did Being Erica air?
The television series aired on CBC.

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
Erica Strange is transported back in time by her therapist to make different decisions regarding her list of regrets.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*