Barracuda (TV series)
| Barracuda | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Christos Tsiolkas |
| Written by |
|
| Directed by | Robert Connolly |
| Starring |
Joe Klocek |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) |
|
| Production company(s) | Matchbox Pictures |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Picture format | |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 10 July 2016 |
Barracuda is an Australian television drama series, first broadcast on ABC-TV starting 10 July 2016.[1] The series is based on Barracuda, the 2013 novel by Australian author Christos Tsiolkas, which explores a brutal clash of cultures, dreams and expectations and the relentless demands that are placed upon young athletes, their families, friends, schools and coaches.[2]
Synopsis
Danny Kelly is a talented swimmer who attends a prestigious Melbourne private school on a sporting scholarship. Working class, half Greek and half Irish, he is the target of harassment from the privileged students.[3] Danny yearns to win swimming gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. He is taken under the wing of highly regarded coach, Frank Torma and develops a friendship/rivalry with teammate Martin Taylor which inspires Danny to become a world record holder.[4]
Barracuda is written by Blake Ayshford and Belinda Chayko, directed by Robert Connolly. It is produced by Tony Ayres and Amanda Higgs with Christos Tsiolkas as Associate Producer. The series is a Matchbox Pictures production in association with ABC TV, Screen Australia and Film Victoria.
Cast
- Elias Anton as Danny Kelly
- Ben Kindon as Martin Taylor
- Matt Nable as Frank Torma
- Rachel Griffiths as Samantha Taylor
- Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as Neal Kelly
- Victoria Haralabidou as Stephanie Kelly
- Tilda Cobham-Hervey as Emma Taylor
- Andrew Creer as Wilco
- Jacob Collins-Levy as Clyde
- Joel Lok as Luke Tran
- Rhys Mitchell as Scooter
- Imran Adams as Theo Kelly
- Luca Sardelis as Regan Kelly
- Helen Morse as Margot[5]
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Australian viewers[nb 1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Robert Connolly | Blake Ayshford | 10 July 2016 | 630,000 [6] |
| 2 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Robert Connolly | Belinda Chayko | 17 July 2016 | 557,000 [7] |
| 3 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Robert Connolly | Blake Ayshford | 24 July 2016 | 521,000 [8] |
| 4 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Robert Connolly | Belinda Chayko | 31 July 2016 | 514,000 [9] |
Note
References
- ↑ Knox, David. "Airdate: Barracuda – TV Tonight". Tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- ↑ Knox, David. "ABC Upfronts 2016: Cleverman, Barracuda & 50 Years of Play School. – TV Tonight". Tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- ↑ "Review: Barracuda by Christos Tsiolkas ·". Readings.com.au. 2013-10-18. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- ↑ Entertainment (2013-11-10). "Barracuda". Smh.com.au. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- ↑ "Barracuda review (ABC TV): Christos Tsiolkas pulls sport and contemporary Australia into sharp focus | Daily Review: Film, stage and music reviews, interviews and more". Daily Review. 2016-07-05. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- ↑ Knox, David (21 July 2016). "timeshifted sunday 10 july 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ↑ Knox, David (26 July 2016). "Timeshifted Sunday 17 July 2016.". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ↑ Knox, David (6 August 2016). "Timeshifted Sunday 24 July 2016.". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ↑ Knox, David (21 August 2016). "Timeshifted Sunday 31 July 2016.". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 October 2016.