Jump to content

House of Gods: Difference between revisions

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
add template
Expanded article with information about its final episode, edited references, added critical reception, minor ce and added series endings category.
Line 3: Line 3:
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| image =
| image =
| genre =
| genre =
| creator = [[Osamah Sami]]<br>Shahin Shafaei
| creator = [[Osamah Sami]]<br>Shahin Shafaei
| based_on =
| based_on =
| writer = Osamah Sami <br>Shahin Shafaei<br>Blake Ayshford<br>Sarah Bassiuoni
| writer = Osamah Sami <br>Shahin Shafaei<br>Blake Ayshford<br>Sarah Bassiuoni
| screenplay =
| screenplay =
| story =
| story =
| director = Fadia Abboud
| director = Fadia Abboud
Line 23: Line 23:
| num_episodes = 6
| num_episodes = 6
| executive_producer = Debbie Lee<br>Sally Riley<br>Sheila Jayaved<br>Blake Ayshford<br>Brett Sleigh
| executive_producer = Debbie Lee<br>Sally Riley<br>Sheila Jayaved<br>Blake Ayshford<br>Brett Sleigh
| producer = Bree-Anne Sykes
| producer = Bree-Anne Sykes
| editor = Nicholas Holmes
| editor = Nicholas Holmes
| cinematography = Sky Davies
| cinematography = Sky Davies
| runtime =
| runtime = 55 minutes
| company = {{Plainlist|
| company = {{Plainlist|
* [[Matchbox Pictures]]
* [[Matchbox Pictures]]
Line 33: Line 33:
| network = [[ABC TV (Australian TV channel)|ABC TV]]
| network = [[ABC TV (Australian TV channel)|ABC TV]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2024|02|25|df=yes}}
| first_aired = {{Start date|2024|02|25|df=yes}}
| last_aired =
| last_aired = {{end date|2024|03|31|df=yes}}
}}
}}
'''House of Gods''' is a 2024 Australian television drama series. It is created by [[Osamah Sami]] and Shahin Shafaei and produced by [[Matchbox Pictures]]. It was broadcast on ''[[ABC TV (Australian TV channel)| ABC TV]]'' from 25 February 2024.
'''''House of Gods''''' is a 2024 Australian television drama series. It is created by [[Osamah Sami]] and Shahin Shafaei and produced by [[Matchbox Pictures]]. It was broadcast on [[ABC TV (Australian TV channel)|ABC TV]] from 25 February until 31 March 2024.


==Premise==
==Premise==
In the [[Sydney]] suburb of [[Fairfield, New South Wales|Fairfield]], Sheikh Mohammad is bidding for the head cleric position at his mosque. However, whilst his progressive positions are backed by his children they bring tension to aspects of the more conservative community.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/feb/25/house-of-gods-review-succession-in-a-mosque-drama-is-disappointingly-shallow|website=The Guardian|accessdate=22 March 2024|title= House of Gods review – 'Succession in a mosque' drama is disappointingly shallow|first=Mostafa|last=Racheani|date=24 February 2024}}</ref>
In the [[Sydney]] suburb of [[Fairfield, New South Wales|Fairfield]], Sheikh Mohammad is bidding for the head cleric position at his mosque. However, whilst his progressive positions are backed by his children they bring tension to aspects of the more conservative community.<ref name="Guardian review">{{Cite news |last=Racheani |first=Mostafa |date=24 February 2024 |title=''House of Gods'' review – 'Succession in a mosque' drama is disappointingly shallow |url=https://theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/feb/25/house-of-gods-review-succession-in-a-mosque-drama-is-disappointingly-shallow |access-date=22 March 2024 |newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
Line 50: Line 50:
* Ali Ibrahim as Yusuf
* Ali Ibrahim as Yusuf
* Azmi Al-Hasani as Aqil
* Azmi Al-Hasani as Aqil
* Saif Alawadi as Bilal
* Saif Alawadi as Bilal
* Wadih Dona as Abu Hany
* Wadih Dona as Abu Hany
* [[Antoinette Lattouf]] as Leyla
* [[Antoinette Lattouf]] as Leyla


==Production==
==Production==
The six-part drama series is created by Osamah Sami (whose father was head cleric of a mosque in [[Melbourne]]) and Shahin Shafaei. It is co-written by Blake Ayshford and Sarah Bassiuoni. Sami first presented the idea to the [[Matchbox Pictures]] producer Sheila Jayadev 5-6 years prior to production.<ref>{{cite web|first=Karl|last=Quinn|date=14 February 2024|url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/i-m-bracing-myself-for-pushback-says-creator-of-mosque-drama-house-of-gods-20240213-p5f4jg.html|website=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |title= 'I'm bracing myself for pushback', says creator of mosque drama House of Gods|access-date=23 March 2024}}</ref>
The 55 minute six-part drama series<ref name="ScreenHub">{{Cite web |last=Dalgarno |first=Paul |date=13 February 2024 |title=''House of Gods'' on ABC iview: need to know |url=https://www.screenhub.com.au/news/features/house-of-gods-on-abc-iview-need-to-know-2634609/ |access-date=22 July 2024 |website=ScreenHub |publisher=Creative Hubs Group}}}}</ref> was created by Osamah Sami (whose father was head cleric of a mosque in [[Melbourne]]) and Shahin Shafaei. It is co-written by Blake Ayshford and Sarah Bassiuoni. Sami first presented the idea to the [[Matchbox Pictures]] producer Sheila Jayadev 5-6 years prior to production.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Quinn |first=Karl |date=14 February 2024 |title='I'm bracing myself for pushback', says creator of mosque drama House of Gods |url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/i-m-bracing-myself-for-pushback-says-creator-of-mosque-drama-house-of-gods-20240213-p5f4jg.html |url-access=registration |access-date=23 March 2024 |newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |department=Australian TV |publisher=Nine Entertainment |location=Sydney}}</ref>


''House of Gods'' is directed by Fadia Abboud and executive producers are Debbie Lee, Sally Riley, Jayaved, Blake Ayshford, and Brett Sleigh. Bree-Anne Sykes is series producer.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://deadline.com/2024/03/house-of-gods-sopranos-in-mosque-succession-abc-australia-1235859716/|website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=22 March 2024|title= Australia's 'House Of Gods' Started Out As "'The Sopranos' In A Mosque," Channeled 'Succession' & Ended Up In A Category All Of Its Own|first=Stewart|last=Clarke|date=March 15, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/sa/media-centre/news/2022/11-24-abc-new-drama-house-of-gods|website=Screen Australia|accessdate=22 March 2024|title= ABC unveils bold new drama House of Gods |date=24 November 2023}}</ref>
''House of Gods'' is directed by Fadia Abboud and executive producers are Debbie Lee, Sally Riley, Jayaved, Blake Ayshford, and Brett Sleigh. Bree-Anne Sykes is series producer.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Clarke |first=Stewart |date=15 March 2024 |title=Australia's {{'}}''House Of Gods''{{'}} Started Out As "{{'}}''The Sopranos''{{'}} In A Mosque," Channeled 'Succession' & Ended Up In A Category All Of Its Own |url=https://deadline.com/2024/03/house-of-gods-sopranos-in-mosque-succession-abc-australia-1235859716/ |access-date=22 March 2024 |magazine=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |title=ABC unveils bold new drama House of Gods |date=24 November 2023 |publisher=[[Screen Australia]] |url=https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/sa/media-centre/news/2022/11-24-abc-new-drama-house-of-gods |access-date=22 March 2024}}</ref>


The series has an entirely [[Arab Australian]] cast, which includes [[Kamel El Basha]], Osamah Sami, Maia Abas, Majid Shokor, Safia Arain, Simon Elrah, Priscilla Doueihy, Ali Ibrahim, Azmi Al-Hasani, Saif Alawadi, Wadih Dona, and [[Antoinette Lattouf]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.screenhub.com.au/news/reviews/house-of-gods-abc-review-an-absorbing-balancing-act-2635442/|website=Screenhub.com.au|accessdate=22 March 2024|title=House of Gods, an absorbing balancing act|first=Mel|last=Campbell|date=27 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/house-of-gods-matchbox-series-mania-1235944096/amp/|website=Variety|accessdate=22 March 2024|date= March 17, 2024|title='You Can't Manufacture Authenticity': the Makers of Australian Series 'House of Gods' Talk Challenging Stereotypes, Religion and Community|first= Callum |last=McLennan}}</ref>
The series has an entirely [[Arab Australian]] cast, which includes [[Kamel El Basha]], Osamah Sami, Maia Abas, Majid Shokor, Safia Arain, Simon Elrah, Priscilla Doueihy, Ali Ibrahim, Azmi Al-Hasani, Saif Alawadi, Wadih Dona, and [[Antoinette Lattouf]].<ref name="ScreenHub review">{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Mel |date=27 February 2024 |title=''House of Gods'', ABC review: an absorbing balancing act |url=https://www.screenhub.com.au/news/reviews/house-of-gods-abc-review-an-absorbing-balancing-act-2635442/ |access-date=22 March 2024 |website=ScreenHub |publisher=Creative Hubs Group}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=McLennan |first=Callum |date=17 March 2024 |title='You Can't Manufacture Authenticity': the Makers of Australian Series 'House of Gods' Talk Challenging Stereotypes, Religion and Community |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/house-of-gods-matchbox-series-mania-1235944096/amp/ |access-date=22 March 2024 |magazine=Variety}}</ref>


==Broadcast==
==Broadcast==
The series was shown in Australia on [[ABC TV (Australian TV channel)|ABC TV]] and [[ABC iview]] from 25 February 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://honisoit.com/2024/02/house-of-gods-premiere-screening-were-not-portraying-sinning-muslims-we-are-portraying-muslims/#:~:text=House%20of%20Gods%20premieres%20on,on%20Instagram%20to%20remain%20updated.|website=Honisoit|accessdate=22 March 2024|title= House of Gods Premiere screening: "We're not portraying sinning Muslims, we are portraying Muslims"|date=25 February 2024|first=Valerie|last=Chidiac}}</ref>
The series was shown in Australia on [[ABC TV (Australian TV channel)|ABC TV]] from 25 February 2024,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chidiac |first=Valerie |date=25 February 2024 |title=House of Gods Premiere screening: "We're not portraying sinning Muslims, we are portraying Muslims" |url=https://honisoit.com/2024/02/house-of-gods-premiere-screening-were-not-portraying-sinning-muslims-we-are-portraying-muslims/ |access-date=22 March 2024 |website=Honisoit |quote=''House of Gods'' premieres on Sunday February 25 at 8.30pm on ABC TV, with episodes released weekly. Watch the trailer here and follow @osamah.sami on Instagram to remain updated.}}</ref> until 31 March 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=30 March 2024 |title=''House of Gods'' |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2024/03/house-of-gods-2.html |access-date=22 July 2024 |website=[[TV Tonight]] |language=en-AU}}</ref> All episodes of the series were added to [[ABC iview]] on 25 February 2024.<ref name="ScreenHub" />


==Reception==
==Reception==
===Awards===
Kamel El Basha won the best actor prize at ''Series Mania'' in France in March 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/garry-kasparov-annette-bening-1235949980/|website=Variety|date=22 March 2024|accessdate=
March 22, 2024|title=Series Mania Crowns 'Apples Never Fall' Star Annette Bening, Garry Kasparov-Centered 'Rematch'|first= Marta|last= Balaga }}</ref>
Kamel El Basha won the best actor prize at the 14th edition of [[Series Mania]] in France in March 2024.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Balaga |first=Marta |date=22 March 2024 |title=Series Mania Crowns 'Apples Never Fall' Star Annette Bening, Garry Kasparov-Centered 'Rematch' |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/garry-kasparov-annette-bening-1235949980/ |access-date=22 March 2024 |magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>


===Critical reception===
⚫
== References ==
Mostafa Rachwani of ''[[Guardian Australia]]'' gave the drama series a 2 star rating, writing "I think it is important to acknowledge ''House of Gods'' as an overall step forward for Muslim representation in Australia."<ref name="Guardian review" /> Mel Campbell of ''ScreenHub'' gave the drama series a 3½ star rating, writing "Like the sheikh, ''House of Gods'' is working hard to find its place and move with its times. And it’s a very absorbing balancing act to watch".<ref name="ScreenHub review" />

⚫
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


Line 78: Line 81:
{{DEFAULTSORT:House of Gods}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:House of Gods}}
[[Category:2024 Australian television series debuts]]
[[Category:2024 Australian television series debuts]]
[[Category:2024 Australian television series endings]]
[[Category:2020s Australian drama television series]]
[[Category:2020s Australian drama television series]]
[[Category:Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming]]
[[Category:Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming]]

Revision as of 03:54, 22 July 2024

House of Gods
Created byOsamah Sami
Shahin Shafaei
Written byOsamah Sami
Shahin Shafaei
Blake Ayshford
Sarah Bassiuoni
Directed byFadia Abboud
Starring
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producersDebbie Lee
Sally Riley
Sheila Jayaved
Blake Ayshford
Brett Sleigh
ProducerBree-Anne Sykes
CinematographySky Davies
EditorNicholas Holmes
Running time55 minutes
Production company
Original release
NetworkABC TV
Release25 February (2024-02-25) –
31 March 2024 (2024-03-31)

House of Gods is a 2024 Australian television drama series. It is created by Osamah Sami and Shahin Shafaei and produced by Matchbox Pictures. It was broadcast on ABC TV from 25 February until 31 March 2024.

Premise

In the Sydney suburb of Fairfield, Sheikh Mohammad is bidding for the head cleric position at his mosque. However, whilst his progressive positions are backed by his children they bring tension to aspects of the more conservative community.[1]

Cast

  • Kamel El Basha as Sheikh Mohammad
  • Osamah Sami as Isa
  • Maia Abas as Batul
  • Majid Shokor as Uncle Samir
  • Safia Arain as Hind
  • Simon Elrah as Sheikh Shaaker
  • Priscilla Doueihy as Jamila
  • Ali Ibrahim as Yusuf
  • Azmi Al-Hasani as Aqil
  • Saif Alawadi as Bilal
  • Wadih Dona as Abu Hany
  • Antoinette Lattouf as Leyla

Production

The 55 minute six-part drama series[2] was created by Osamah Sami (whose father was head cleric of a mosque in Melbourne) and Shahin Shafaei. It is co-written by Blake Ayshford and Sarah Bassiuoni. Sami first presented the idea to the Matchbox Pictures producer Sheila Jayadev 5-6 years prior to production.[3]

House of Gods is directed by Fadia Abboud and executive producers are Debbie Lee, Sally Riley, Jayaved, Blake Ayshford, and Brett Sleigh. Bree-Anne Sykes is series producer.[4][5]

The series has an entirely Arab Australian cast, which includes Kamel El Basha, Osamah Sami, Maia Abas, Majid Shokor, Safia Arain, Simon Elrah, Priscilla Doueihy, Ali Ibrahim, Azmi Al-Hasani, Saif Alawadi, Wadih Dona, and Antoinette Lattouf.[6][7]

Broadcast

The series was shown in Australia on ABC TV from 25 February 2024,[8] until 31 March 2024.[9] All episodes of the series were added to ABC iview on 25 February 2024.[2]

Reception

Awards

Kamel El Basha won the best actor prize at the 14th edition of Series Mania in France in March 2024.[10]

Critical reception

Mostafa Rachwani of Guardian Australia gave the drama series a 2 star rating, writing "I think it is important to acknowledge House of Gods as an overall step forward for Muslim representation in Australia."[1] Mel Campbell of ScreenHub gave the drama series a 3½ star rating, writing "Like the sheikh, House of Gods is working hard to find its place and move with its times. And it’s a very absorbing balancing act to watch".[6]

References

  1. ^ a b Racheani, Mostafa (24 February 2024). "House of Gods review – 'Succession in a mosque' drama is disappointingly shallow". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b Dalgarno, Paul (13 February 2024). "House of Gods on ABC iview: need to know". ScreenHub. Creative Hubs Group. Retrieved 22 July 2024.}}
  3. ^ Quinn, Karl (14 February 2024). "'I'm bracing myself for pushback', says creator of mosque drama House of Gods". Australian TV. The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney: Nine Entertainment. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  4. ^ Clarke, Stewart (15 March 2024). "Australia's 'House Of Gods' Started Out As "'The Sopranos' In A Mosque," Channeled 'Succession' & Ended Up In A Category All Of Its Own". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  5. ^ "ABC unveils bold new drama House of Gods" (Press release). Screen Australia. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  6. ^ a b Campbell, Mel (27 February 2024). "House of Gods, ABC review: an absorbing balancing act". ScreenHub. Creative Hubs Group. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  7. ^ McLennan, Callum (17 March 2024). "'You Can't Manufacture Authenticity': the Makers of Australian Series 'House of Gods' Talk Challenging Stereotypes, Religion and Community". Variety. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  8. ^ Chidiac, Valerie (25 February 2024). "House of Gods Premiere screening: "We're not portraying sinning Muslims, we are portraying Muslims"". Honisoit. Retrieved 22 March 2024. House of Gods premieres on Sunday February 25 at 8.30pm on ABC TV, with episodes released weekly. Watch the trailer here and follow @osamah.sami on Instagram to remain updated.
  9. ^ Knox, David (30 March 2024). "House of Gods". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  10. ^ Balaga, Marta (22 March 2024). "Series Mania Crowns 'Apples Never Fall' Star Annette Bening, Garry Kasparov-Centered 'Rematch'". Variety. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=House_of_Gods&oldid=1235960079"