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For the Australian series, see The Slap (TV series).
The Slap
Promo poster
GenreFamily drama
Based on
Developed byJon Robin Baitz & Walter F. Parkes
Starring
Narrated byVictor Garber
ComposerJon Ehrlich & Jason Derlatka
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes2
Production
Executive producers
ProducerRudd Simmons
CinematographyFrankie G. DeMarco
EditorPlummy Tucker
Camera setupSingle-camera
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseFebruary 12, 2015 (2015-02-12) –
Present

The Slap is an American adaptation of an Australian series of the same name,[1] which is in turn based on the 2008 novel of the same name. Eight installments of the miniseries will appear on NBC.[1] Jon Robin Baitz wrote the pilot episode and Lisa Cholodenko directed.[1]

Cast

Plot

The miniseries revolves around the aftermath of a birthday party of a middle-aged city employee in New York City, when an adult male slaps someone else's misbehaving child (after the child kicks him in the leg). Each episode tells the story from the perspective of a different character.

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Hector"Lisa CholodenkoTeleplay by Jon Robin BaitzFebruary 12, 2015 (2015-02-12)5.13[6]
On his 40th birthday, Hector, an assistant deputy commissioner struggles with getting older, advancement at his job, and his attraction to his teenage babysitter, Connie who works at his wife's medical clinic. During his birthday party with family and friends, his cousin Harry slaps another couple's out-of-control child for misbehaving, causing an impact on everyone's lives moving forward.
2"Harry"[7]TBATBAFebruary 19, 2015 (2015-02-19)N/A
The episode begins with a look at Harry's personal life with his wife, Sandi and his son, Rocco. While this happens, two NYPD detectives speak to Hector about an investigation regarding the incident with Harry. Harry speaks to his attorney and speaks about looking for witnesses. Later on, Hector plans to have Harry speak with Rosie and Gary with the hopes that the matter will be resolved. Harry confronts Sandi and tries to ask if she spoke with Hector in secret, which she denies. After things get tense, Sandi leaves. Later on, Hector and Harry pay Gary and Rosie a visit in hopes that things will go well, but after Rosie goads Harry by questioning if he's also violent towards his family, the mediation goes sour and after Harry storms off, Rosie calls the police. That evening, Harry is about to enjoy a night of passion with Kelly only to have it cut short after receiving a call from Sandi that Rocco engaged in a fight with a teammate from his basketball team. Rocco explains to him that he needed to stand up for himself, which Harry replies with that learning how to be assertive with control is something that the two need to learn. Just when Harry and Rocco arrive to their house, The detectives who spoke with Hector, as well as Gary and Rosie, meet up with Harry and let him know that charges were pressed, and that he would be arraigned in criminal court. Hector learns of Harry's arrest and goes to the court where he learns that Rosie accused Harry of assaulting the family by throwing a chair (when he actually kicked it). Bail is posted, and Harry confides to Hector that this matter will be fought.
3"Anouk"[8]TBATBAFebruary 26, 2015 (2015-02-26)N/A
4"Manolis"[9]TBATBAMarch 5, 2015 (2015-03-05)N/A

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Andreeva, Nellie (July 25, 2014). "Peter Sarsgaard & Mary-Louise Parker To Star in NBC Miniseries 'The Slap'". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Noonan, Kevin (October 3, 2014). "Thandie Newton, Melissa George Join NBC's 'The Slap'". Variety. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
  3. ^ "Thomas Sadoski Joins Mini 'The Slap'; Michael Nathanson Upped On 'The Knick'". Deadline.com. October 8, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Siede, Caroline. "Zachary Quinto and Brian Cox join NBC's The Slap". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  5. ^ "Michael Nouri Joins NBC's The Slap". TVLine. January 23, 2015.
  6. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (February 13, 2015). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Backstrom' Adjusted Down, No Adjustment to 'The Blacklist', 'Scandal' or 'The Vampire Diaries'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  7. ^ "Harry". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  8. ^ "Anouk". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  9. ^ "Manolis". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 17, 2015.


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