Big brother australia also known simply as big brother is an australian reality game show based on the international big brother format. Amongst alcohol, friendship and a childrens cricket game, a man slaps a child who is not his son. Adapted from a novel turned into a compelling australian series that received sparse u. The average tomatometer is the sum of all season scores divided by the number of seasons with a tomatometer. Watch the slap original australian version season 1. It traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. This series is based on the book by christos tsiolkas and the australian television series of the same name.
They were able to get a big name cast because the actors didnt have to commit long term. The big bang theory series finale made dreams come true e. Zachary quinto is among the stars of the slap, based on a 2011 australian tv series of the same name itself inspired by christos tsiolkas 2008 novel. Later, excluding figures for the final episode, the abc announced that the slap was averaging 952,000 metro five main capital city viewers on. Watch the latest episodes of the slap or get episode details on nbc.
The slap, nbcs newest family drama series, is sure to leave a bad taste in your mouth. At a family barbecue in suburban melbourne, a man loses his temper and slaps another. Rake season 5 episode 8 recap by reelmockery on february 7, 2019 in tv show recaps 2 comments as the episode begins, cleaver greene richard roxburgh keeps an eye on liming wu tasneem roc. Before its american remake became a joke, australias the.
Sure, the plot of the eightepisode series was resolved for the most part in this finale. Hes worried about her, and disgusted with himself for obsessing about hector. An allstar cast including uma thurman, zachary quinto, peter sarsgaard, brian cox, thandie newton and melissa george in the story of how a man slappin. The slap is set in contemporary melbourne, australia. The story of the barbecue is told from hectors perspective. Based on christos tsiolkass bestselling novel, the slap is an eightpart drama series that traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. The average tomatometer is the sum of all season scores divided by the number of seasons with a. The eightepisode adaptation of an australian novelturnedminiseries hinges on a single occurrence one man slapping. In the series finale of the good wife, alicia stood by peter one final. In episode 2, australias slapfollows anouk as she struggles with a stressful television job, a. Set in the suburbs, it centres on a closeknit, affluent community made up of predominantly secondgeneration. With jonathan lapaglia, sophie okonedo, alex dimitriades, essie davis. An eighthour take on the 2011 australian series, the slap is about how one mans punishment of another couples child explodes into a complex family drama.
This adaptation of an australian miniseries of the same name chronicles the events leading up to and following a family barbecue during which harry apostolou zachary quinto slaps a. Though we speak the same language, the american remake of australias the slap got totally lost in translation, butchering a great series. Based on a bestselling book by christos tsiolkas and an australian tv series, the slap chronicles the emotional fallout that occurs when a hotheaded man slaps someone elses misbehaving. The americans series finale explained hollywood reporter. Following the premise of other versions of the format, the show features a group of contestants, known as housemates who live together in a specially constructed house that is isolated from the outside world. The slap is a long way from being an australian version of ian mcewans saturday. The americans showrunners joel fields and joe weisberg speak to thr about the big moments in the 90minute series finale as fxs cold war spy drama comes to an end. After an hours worth of using poor richie in a tugofwar. The slap tv series 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Nbc is making a major move in the event programming arena with the slap, an eightepisode limited series based on the 2011 australian shortrun series. Nov 25, 2019 nicole kidman on the slap, the scream and yes. Feb 12, 2015 the slap isnt just a gamble for the network, which is looking for event series to complement its live musicals and olympic telecastsits also a roll of the dice for baitz, a tony. Oct 31, 2014 an eighthour take on the 2011 australian series, the slap is about how one mans punishment of another couples child explodes into a complex family drama. Its too good for broadcast tv, and thats probably why its only a limited series.
The good wife bosses explain the series finale ending slap. Traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. When history teacher matt bashir is promoted to principal of a notoriously violent boys school in sydneys southwest suburbs, his radical approach brings him into conflict and leaves his personal life dangerously exposed. Apr, 2015 the american version of the australian miniseries the slap, which was a rendition of christos tsiolkas 2008 novel the slap, ended two weeks ago. The slap, a novel that is bringing out the worst in the.
Jan 19, 2015 an allstar cast including uma thurman, zachary quinto, peter sarsgaard, brian cox, thandie newton and melissa george in the story of how a man slappin. The slap episode 8 ritchie series finale episode discussion episode 8 ritchie original air date. Based on the 2008 book of the same name by australian. The slap based on the australian tv series that is originally adapted from the novel of. The eightpart series, which is an adaptation of the controversial, awardwinning christos tsiolkas. But this time, alicia julianna margulies was getting the rude awakening. Aug 21, 2010 the slap is a long way from being an australian version of ian mcewans saturday.
The novel, a 483 page multiple perspective, begins with a slimy depiction of hector he farts, he uses the. The slap is an eightpart drama series that will premiere on abc 1 in late 2011. A pregnancy, a slap, a surprise guest, and one emotional sheldon cooper by by lauren piester thu. Thursday 8pm on nbc potential dvr alert the slap is strikingly different from everything else on broadcast televisionits unusual even by cable standards, with an indie film, nongenre mindset that brings little to mind beyond showtimes the affair and hbos togetherness and even the affair has its flashforward murder plot to help carry it along.
The slap isnt just a gamble for the network, which is looking for event series to complement its live musicals and olympic telecastsits also a roll of the dice for baitz, a tony. He starts harassing hector anonymously, sending texts and spying on him at the pool. Nbc series ends with low ratings by trevor kimball, april 3, 2015 its not like there was any question but nbc has confirmed that there wont be a second season of the slap, their. A series gets an average tomatometer when at least 50 percent of its seasons have a score. Indie writerdirector lisa cholodenko adapted an australian format into this fine nbc miniseries, says deadlines dominic patten, but it faces a tough uphill battle getting seen against lots of. Based on the 2008 book of the same name by australian author christos tsiolkas, the slap requires the viewer to pay attention as the exposition unfolds subtly through the characters.
The slap centers around hector peter sarsgaard, blue jasmine and his wife, aisha thandi newton, beloved. April 2, 2015 this is it folks, the finale of the slap. Its an unflinching look at how one little slap can have a huge impact. Zachary quinto on the challenges of his irredeemable character duration.
First abc tvnetflix coproduction is less a spy drama than an attempt to cure insomnia. Hector is sent to pick up some final supplies and stops to visit connie, a. Nicole kidman confirms season 3 of big little lies likely. With brian cox, melissa george, lucas hedges, marin ireland. The tv series starts at an australian backyard bbq. Nicole kidman confirms season 3 of big little lies. This is most evident in each series second episode.
Its nbcs attempt at a hbolevel prestige drama, based on a wellreceived novel by an australian greek author that was previously adapted for tv in australia. The burden of connies secret is taking its toll on richie. Feb 10, 2015 indie writerdirector lisa cholodenko adapted an australian format into this fine nbc miniseries, says deadlines dominic patten, but it faces a tough uphill battle getting seen against lots of. It is an adaptation of the australian series the slap, which was based on. Ever since connie told richie that hector raped her, richie hasnt been able to think of anything else. In the spring of 2011, directv acquired the rights to the australian series rake.
Dec 12, 2019 broad city is easily one of the best shows of the decade, so it pains me that the series finale came and went without the balloons and fireworks it deserved. In tandem with, but not directly as a result of, screen australias 2015 gender matters initiative, here is a topshelf australian series on which the showrunner louise fox, producer julie. Harry tries to take matters into his own hands but its too late. Apr 03, 2015 the tv series starts at an australian backyard bbq. Feb 11, 2015 nbcs the slap is an event series in the most literal sense of the term. The slap is an american family drama television miniseries, which aired on nbc from february 12 to april 2, 2015.
Adaptation of australian series the slap comes to nbc. Hes a civil servant working in new york and shes a. Nbc is making a major move in the event programming arena with the slap, an eightepisode limited series based on the 2011 australian. Nbcs the slap is an event series in the most literal sense of the term. Oct 23, 2014 as the police become involved, harry and sandi begin to fear that the slap will threaten their reputation, lifestyle, and most importantly their family. The slap abc tv abc australian broadcasting corporation. The series is based on the slap, a 2008 novel by australian author christos tsiolkas, which explores what happens when a man slaps a child, who is not related to him, at a suburban barbecue. Cult australian drama glitch is ready to rest in peace. Feb 10, 2015 adapted from a novel turned into a compelling australian series that received sparse u. His past is published by a new york newspaper pursuing the foolishness of a simple slap ending up in court, an only in new york. The australian series was just one season, it was about the effect of the slap on the group at the party and whether they supported harry or not, every episode focused on a different character. A once happy family suddenly begins to fall apart following a seemingly minor incident in which a man slaps another couples misbehaving child. It was first broadcast on abc1 from 6 october to 24 november 2011.
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