East West 101
| East West 101 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Steve Knapman Kris Wyld |
| Directed by | Peter Andrikidis |
| Starring | Don Hany William McInnes Susie Porter Aaron Fa'aoso Daniela Farinacci Renee Lim |
| Composer | Guy Gross |
| Country of origin |  Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 13 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producers | Steve Knapman Kris Wyld |
| Original release | |
| Network | SBS TV |
| Release | 6 December 2007 – present |
East West 101 is a critically acclaimed and award winning Australian drama series airing on the SBS network. The series was produced and created by Steven Knapman & Kris Wyld, the team behind other drama series such as Wildside and White Collar Blue.
East West 101 is set around the Major Crime Squad in metropolitan Sydney. It is based upon the experiences of actual detectives in a crime unit in Sydney's western suburbs.[1] It is filmed on location, in Sydney suburbs such as Auburn, Lidcombe, Redfern and Chinatown.
The series was made by SBS with the Film Finance Corporation of Australia and the New South Wales Film and Television Office. It has been sold to Israel and other countries in the Middle East. A second season has been ordered.[2]
Cast
- Don Hany as Detective Zane Malik
- William McInnes as Detective Sergeant Ray Crowley (2007-2008)
- Susie Porter as Inspector Patricia Wright
- Aaron Fa'aoso as Detective Sonny Koa
- Daniela Farinacci as Detective Helen Callas
- Renee Lim as Constable Jung Lim
with
- Tasneem Roc as Amina Malik
- Irini Pappas as Mariam Malik
- Taffy Hany as Rahman Malik
- George Fayed as Amir Malik
- Lucy Abroon as Yasmeen Malik
Plot Synopsis
- See also List of East West 101 episodes
Season One
The first series centered around two detectives, Zane Malik (Don Hany), a Muslim and Ray Crowley (William McInnes), an Anglo-Australian, who are pitted against each other in a struggle for respect. They try to balance work with their own cultural and religious beliefs, which results in tension between cultures, egos and workmates.[3] Recurring stories throughout the season include Malik's search for the man who shot his father and Crowley's struggle with his son's death. The cast also included Susie Porter as Inspector Patricia Wright, Aaron Fa'aoso as Detective Sonny Koa, Daniela Farinacci as Detective Helen Callas and Renee Lim as Jung Lim. Rahman Malik, is played by Taffy (Toffeek) Hany, the real life father of Don Hany.[4]
Reception
Australian Ratings
| Season | Timeslot | Season Premiere | Season Finale | Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Thursday 8:30pm | 6 December 2007 | 10 January 2008 | 331,300[5] |
| 2nd | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Awards
Awards Won
Australian Directors Guild Awards:
- Television Mini Series - Peter Andrikidis (2008)
Australian Writers Guild Awards:
- Television Mini Series (Original) - Kristen Dunphy, Michael Miller, Kris Mrksa, Michelle Offen and Kris Wyld (2008)
Awards Nominated
Australian Film Institute Awards:
- Best Telefeature, Mini Series or Short Run Series (2008)
- Best Direction in Television - Peter Andrikidis (2008)
- Best Screenplay in Television - Kris Wyld (2008)
- Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama - Don Hany (2008)
- Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama - William McInnes (2008)
- Best Guest or Supporting Actor in a Television Drama - Taffy Hany (2008)
- Most Outstanding Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie (2008)
- Most Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series - Don Hany (2008)
- Most Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series - William McInnes (2008)
References
- ^ http://www.knapmanwyld.com.au/index.html Knapman Wyld
- ^ http://www.knapmanwyld.com.au/inprod.html Second Season for East West 101
- ^ SBS’s East-West 101 bridges the cultural divide
- ^ Knapman Wyld Television Pty Ltd
- ^ http://www.australiantelevision.net/eastwest101/episodes.html Ratings Information
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