CBC has announced the renewal of five original dramas, including Allan Hawco detective series, Saint-Pierre, for a second season, police procedural Wild Cards for seasons three and four, Canadian Screen Award-nominated Allegiance for a third season, and long-running series Heartland and Murdoch Mysteries for their 19th seasons.

The public broadcaster says over the past year all five dramas were among the Top 20 Canadian programs on television, and within the Top 10 most-streamed series on CBC Gem. Saint-Pierre was CBC’s #1 most-watched new series of the year and one of the top Canadian drama series nationwide, according to data provided by the broadcaster.

“With the renewal of these five hit dramas offering compelling characters, unique stories and a strong sense of place from different regions across Canada, CBC will continue to showcase homegrown storytelling that audiences can’t find anywhere else,” said Sally Catto, General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports, in CBC’s renewal announcement.

Created by Anar Ali (Transplant), Allegiance is nominated for eight Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Drama Series, Best Lead Performer for Supinder Wraich, and Best Supporting Performer for Enrico Colantoni. Heartland star Michelle Morgan is also nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Performer.

Murdoch Mysteries’ Canadian Screen Award nominations this year include a Best Lead Performer nomination for Hélène Joy and Best Supporting Performer nods for Jonny Harris, Daniel Maslany and Clare McConnell.

Additional CBC renewals will be announced later this spring.