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Reckoning (TV series)

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Reckoning
Genre
Created byDavid Hubbard
Written by
  • David Hubbard
  • David Eick
  • Thompson Evans
  • Katrina Cabrera Ortega
  • Ryan Mottesheard
Directed by
  • Shawn Seet
  • Peter Andrikidis
  • Jennifer Leacey
Starring
ComposerRoger Mason
Country of origin
  • Australia
  • United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Ryan Mottesheard
  • Diane Haddon
Production locationAustralia
CinematographyBruce Young
EditorNicole La Macchia
Running time42 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Release1 October 2019 (2019-10-01)

Reckoning is an Australian crime thriller television series developed for Sony Pictures Television Networks' AXN. It received a direct-to-series order of 10 episodes on May 2, 2018.[1] Production started in early July 2018.[2]

Premise

When a teenager goes missing and a serial killer is suspected after five years of being dormant, two men find themselves set on a course of mutual destruction that threatens to consume every part of their quiet, suburban community.

Cast

Main

Recurring

  • Milly Alcock as Sam Serrato
  • Ed Oxenbould as Paxton Doyle
  • Finn Little as Jake Serrato
  • Anthony Phelan as Dr. Arlon Doyle
  • Diana Glenn as Tori McGrath
  • Robert Mammone as Chief Randy Sosa
  • Paula Arundell as Sheriff Woller
  • Di Smith as Dotty Doyle
  • Sean Barker as Edgar Harris
  • Nic English as Brad
  • Claude Scott-Mitchell as Gretchen McGrath
  • Kasia Stelmach as Iris Swan

Reception

Film critic John Serba, questioned the originality of the show saying "It just doesn't offer enough original fodder to lure us into a 10-episode binge."[3]

Production

While the series takes place in Northern California, USA, shooting and post-production actually took place in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia through incentives offered by the Made in NSW International Footloose Fund. The drama was produced by Playmaker, an Australian leader in premium scripted content. Sony Pictures Television Distribution handled worldwide sales of the series.[4]

References

  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2 May 2018). "Sony Pictures TV Networks Orders Thriller Series 'Reckoning' From David Hubbard, David Eick & The Code' Producers".
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (10 July 2018). "'Reckoning': Aden Young & Sam Trammell To Lead Cast Of SPT Networks Series".
  3. ^ John Serba (May 5, 2020). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Reckoning' on Netflix, Yet Another Serial Killer Saga". Decider.
  4. ^ "SYDNEY DOUBLES FOR CALIFORNIA IN SONY'S AND PLAYMAKER'S RECKONING". ausfilm.com date=17 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2021. {{cite web}}: Missing pipe in: |website= (help)