The Family Law
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Benjamin Law |
| Based on | The Family Law by Benjamin Law |
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| Directed by | Jonathan Brough |
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| Composer | Joff Bush |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Cinematography | Eric Murray Lui |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Production company | Matchbox Pictures |
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| Network | SBS |
| Release | 14 January 2016 |
The Family Law is an Australian comedy television program created by Benjamin Law. The six-part series, loosely adapted from Law's 2010 book of the same name, was written by Law and Marieke Hardy. The series was produced by Matchbox Pictures and screened on SBS from 14 January 2016.[1] The second season of the show will air from 15 June 2017.[2]
Plot
The series follows the dysfunctional world of a Chinese-Australian family through the eyes of 14-year-old Benjamin Law. It is set on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland over a long, hot summer the family will never forget. The family consists of Benjamin Law, eldest sister Candy, older brother Andrew, sisters Tammy and Michelle and parents Jenny and Danny.[3]
Cast
- Trystan Go as Benjamin Law
- Fiona Choi as Jenny Law
- Anthony Brandon Wong as Danny Law
- Shuang Hu as Candy Law
- George Zhao as Andrew Law
- Karina Lee as Tammy Law
- Vivian Wei as Michelle Law
- Bethany Whitmore as Melissa Hills
- Kimie Tsukakoshi as Heidi Thomson
- Takaya Honda as Klaus Thomson
Episodes
Series 1 (2016)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Queensland's Got Talent" | Jonathan Brough | Benjamin Law | 14 January 2016 |
| 2 | 2 | "Tra-la-la-la-Law" | Jonathan Brough | Benjamin Law | 21 January 2016 |
| 3 | 3 | "Asians Gone Wild" | Jonathan Brough | Benjamin Law | 28 January 2016 |
| 4 | 4 | "Birthday Bash" | Jonathan Brough | Benjamin Law & Marieke Hardy | 4 February 2016 |
| 5 | 5 | "Everything's Coming Up Roses" | Jonathan Brough | Benjamin Law & Marieke Hardy | 11 February 2016 |
| 6 | 6 | "Love Is in the Air" | Jonathan Brough | Benjamin Law & Marieke Hardy | 18 February 2016 |
Series 2 (2017)
Reception and Ratings
During the run of its first series The Family Law averaged a national audience of 417,000. It was also the highest viewed program on SBS On Demand throughout the series.[4][5]
The program attracted an audience of 1.1 million views for its exclusive Facebook premiere of its first episode days before it aired on television.[6][7]
Critical reception
The program has received positive reviews from critics.
One critic from Daily Review Australia said "the core challenge is making a captivating comedy series about normal people living normal lives. The Family Law gives it a good crack, and has an amiable quality that many viewers will find endearing."[8]
Another critic from The Guardian said "there’s so much detail, warmth and gentle humour to the script, direction and production design that the characters and settings are relatable for anyone who grew up – or is growing up – in Australia." She gave the program 4 out of 5 stars.[9]
Awards and Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
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| 2016 | 6th AACTA Awards | AACTA Award for Best Television Comedy Series | The Family Law | Nominated |
| AACTA Award for Best Comedy Performance | Fiona Choi | Nominated |
See also
These are television programs with a similar premise.
References
- ^ "Watch The Family Law, based on the best-selling book by Benjamin Law".
- ^ http://www.sbs.com.au/guide/article/2017/05/15/family-law-returns-make-you-laugh-and-squirm
- ^ "Cameras roll on The Family Law". 14 May 2015.
- ^ http://www.matchboxpictures.com/whats-happening/the-family-law-season-2/
- ^ http://if.com.au/2016/06/27/article/SBS-commissions-second-season-of-The-Family-Law/SGGFILVLAN.html
- ^ http://www.adnews.com.au/news/facebook-premiere-of-the-family-law-receives-1-1m-views
- ^ https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/entertainment/benjamin-laws-the-family-law-will-be-back-on-sbs-w/cfd04ac8-8a15-41fb-9cd4-f0e669f9dbb4.htm
- ^ https://dailyreview.com.au/the-family-law-tv-review-sbs/35284/
- ^ https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/jan/15/the-family-law-review-an-affectionate-and-comedic-look-at-asian-australians