The Commons (TV series)

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The Commons
Genre
Created byShelley Birse
Written by
  • Shelley Birse[1]
  • Matt Ford[1]
  • Michael Miller[1]
  • Matt Cameron[1]
Directed by
  • Jeffrey Walker[1]
  • Rowan Woods[1]
  • Jennifer Leacey[1]
ComposerRoger Mason[1]
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Shelley Birse[2]
  • Graham Yost[2]
  • Fred Golan[2]
  • Michael Dinner[2]
  • David Maher[1]
  • David Taylor[1]
ProducerDiane Haddon[1]
CinematographyEarle Dresner[1]
Running time50mins[1]
Production companyPlaymaker Media [1]
Original release
NetworkStan

The Commons is an Australian web television drama series from Stan about climate change and biotechnology, set in a familiar future. The eight part, character-driven thriller looks at ethical boundaries and the place of humanity in saving the planet.[3]

Premise

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Episode 1"Jeffrey WalkerShelley BirseDecember 25, 2019 (2019-12-25)
2"Episode 2"Jeffrey WalkerShelley BirseDecember 25, 2019 (2019-12-25)
3"Episode 3"Rowan WoodsShelley BirseDecember 25, 2019 (2019-12-25)
4"Episode 4"Rowan WoodsMatt FordDecember 25, 2019 (2019-12-25)
5"Episode 5"Jennifer LeaceyMichael MillerDecember 25, 2019 (2019-12-25)
6"Episode 6"Jennifer LeaceyMatt CameronDecember 25, 2019 (2019-12-25)
7"Episode 7"Jeffrey WalkerMichael MillerDecember 25, 2019 (2019-12-25)
8"Episode 8"Jeffrey WalkerShelley BirseDecember 25, 2019 (2019-12-25)

Production

The Commons was written by Shelley Birse with Matt Ford, Michael Miller and Matt Cameron. It is produced by Diane Haddon for Playmaker in association with Sony Pictures Television. Jeffrey Walker is the director with Rowan Woods and Jen Leacey.[2][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "The Commons (2019)". Screen Australia. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e Morris, Anthony (19 December 2019). "TV: The terrifying near-future of 'The Commons' feels all too real". ArtsHub Australia. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  3. ^ "Stan's biggest gamble yet on new series starring Downton Abbey actress". SMH.
  4. ^ "'Downton Abbey' star Joanne Froggatt to headline Stan drama". IF.

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