The slap was a 2011 australian tv series, and later an american one. The eightepisode adaptation of an australian novelturnedminiseries hinges on a single occurrence one man slapping. Based on christos tsiolkass bestselling novel, the slap is an eightpart drama series that traces the shattering repercussions of. The party is anything but celebratory as his cousin. With brian cox, melissa george, lucas hedges, marin ireland. Stars melissa george greys anatomy, oscar nominee sophie okonedo hotel rwanda, and essie davis miss fishers murder mysteries. The slap is an american family drama television miniseries, which aired on nbc from. Based on christos tsiolkas international bestseller, the slap is a provocative and compelling eightpart drama series that traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. When unexpected news adds to her stress and tips her over the edge, she may lose the good things she has left.
Its the first drama series written, directed, and produced by aboriginal talent, and each episode tells its own unique story of defining moments for the characters. I somehow missed the first episode of the american version of the slap. He has appeared in angry boys since the second episode. Traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. While the titular slap drives the plot, its really a character study about the way people rationalize their behavior and deceive themselves. During his birthday celebration, hectors cousin, harry, slaps a child thats behaving poorly. Based on the awardwinning novel by christos tsiolkas, this riveting drama looks at the consequences of that one moment from eight viewpoints. Back to home the slap watch episode based on the novel by christos tsiolkas, this australian drama explores how a single event can cause significant repercussions for a group of family and friends. She decides to confront hector but his reaction propels her into a. The slap delivered in the australian version is about onethird as intense. The slap, the 2011 australian version old aint dead. Victor garber narrates over the nbc production, a device borrowed from the original but used far more frequently.
Hector tries to convince harry to apologize to gary and rosie, who move forward with legal action. At an australian summer barbecue, a man slaps a child who is not his son. Before its american remake became a joke, australia. Aisha and hector host a backyard birthday party to celebrate his 40th.
I started to watch the australian episodes and was intrigued. Watch the slap online full episodes of season 1 yidio. Based on the novel by christos tsiolkas, this australian drama explores how a single event can cause significant repercussions for a group of family and friends. The original australian series was based on a book published in 2008. David strattons stories of australian cinema episode 1 game changers. The slap on nbc series, shows, episode, australian tv. A guest at the barbeque slaps a child of a couple who are also present at the event. Up until then, i had no idea there was an australian version that aired in, i believe 2011.
The slap makes you want to slap it and every character thats a part of it. The tv series starts at an australian backyard bbq. The slap follows the events during and after hectors birthday party. Australian actors like cate blanchett, geoffrey rush, rose byrne, and russell crowe just to name a few play british so well. With jonathan lapaglia, sophie okonedo, alex dimitriades, essie davis. The slap will be appearing in the spring as an eight hour miniseries about how a group of family and friends are affected by an incident at a family barbeque. Nbcs the slap is an event series in the most literal sense of the term. It traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. Noone can see it at the time but this single act begins to unravel the social fabric which once linked them all together.
The slap is an eightpart drama series that will premiere on abc 1 in late. Its hectors 40th birthday and friends and family gather at his house for a bbq. Much like the japanese film classic rashomon, each program is told from the perspective of a different character, but the plot keeps inching forward with new information sometimes changing your opinion about who. The story, set in the suburbs of melbourne, follows the lives of a group of people after they witness a man slapping someone elses child at a party. Ep 1 10611 at a suburban barbecue, a tightknit group of family and friends gather to celebrate hectors 40th birthday. Anouk isnt interested in being drawn into the drama surrounding the slap. A once happy family suddenly begins to fall apart following a seemingly minor incident in which a man slaps another couples misbehaving child. Based on christos tsiolkas bestselling novel, this 8part drama series traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. He is an african american rapper who lives in calabasas, california. The heart guy series 1 rake series 1 available on prime. The character is portrayed by chris lilley, who wears a curly wig and blackface. Im intrigued by the plot of this series coming in february on nbc.
The slap series premiere discussion thread spoilers. But in amongst the celebrations one of the guests slaps a child that is not his own. Apparently, at a party, a guest slaps someone elses child, setting off a series the slap on nbc series, shows, episode, australian tv shows, stars, ratings. The initial episode gained viewing figures of nearly 1 million people, winning its timeslot, when it was first shown on abc1. All dates in 2015 episode 1 called hector aired 12 feb episode 2 called harry. All events in the miniseries take place within new york city. Hector 1 8 at hectors 40th birthday barbecue party, an adult slaps an annoying childs face. The slap is an eightpart drama series that will premiere on abc 1 in late 2011. Over the eight episodes the incident causes disruptions in the groups relationships. Based on the 2008 novel of the same name by australian author christos tsiolkas, the slap begins with a party that culminates in the eponymous slap. Things with connie and hector havent been the same since the slap. Tensions run high among family and friends when the boys mother presses assault charges. Watch the slap original australian version season 1.
Unaware of what propelled that drastic distancetaking from the original, and a little. Its nbcs attempt at a hbolevel prestige drama, based on a wellreceived novel by an australiangreek author that was previously adapted for tv in australia. The single act is so divisive, that a family and lifelong friends are torn apart by interwoven loyalties, and the. Not rated 5h 54min drama tv miniseries 2011 episode guide. At a suburban barbecue, a tightknit group of family and friends gather to celebrate hectors 40th birthday. Watch the slap us online full episodes of season 1 yidio. The slaps ultimate eightepisode future may be uncertain, but one things for sure. In recognition of australia day january 26, here are. Buy the slap original australian version, season 1.
Watch the latest episodes of the slap or get episode details on nbc. Based on christos tsiolkas bestselling novel, the slap traces the shattering repercussions of this single event on a group of family and friends. Amongst alcohol, friendship and a childrens cricket game, a man slaps a child who is not his son. At a suburban barbecue a tightknit group of family and friends celebrate hectors jonathan.
Hector virginia podesta 5 years ago nbcs eighthour limited series the slap premiered on thursday at 8 p. In addition to these amazing actors, theres some outstanding programming coming out of australia. That book, and the aussie series, have harry slapping hugo after hugo kicked harry. It traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family. The slap is a novel written by christopher tsiolkas in 2008, which was adapted by the abc into a television miniseries in 2011. It is a searing portrait of middle class life, and modern, multicultural australia.
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