The Commons (TV series)
| The Commons | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Created by | Shelley Birse |
| Written by | |
| Directed by | |
| Composer | Roger Mason[1] |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | |
| Producer | Diane Haddon[1] |
| Cinematography | Earle Dresner[1] |
| Running time | 50mins[1] |
| Production company | Playmaker Media [1] |
| Original release | |
| Network | Stan |
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
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Cast
- Joanne Froggatt
- David Lyons
- Ryan Corr
- Rupert Penry-Jones
- Damon Herriman
- John Waters
- Fayssal Bazzi
- Simone McAullay
- Andrea Demetriades
- Felix Williamson
- Carma Sharon
- Inez Currò
- Dominic Ona-Ariki
- Zara Michales
- Finn Curran
- Sara West
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | Jeffrey Walker | Shelley Birse | December 25, 2019 |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Jeffrey Walker | Shelley Birse | December 25, 2019 |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Rowan Woods | Shelley Birse | December 25, 2019 |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Rowan Woods | Matt Ford | December 25, 2019 |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Jennifer Leacey | Michael Miller | December 25, 2019 |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | Jennifer Leacey | Matt Cameron | December 25, 2019 |
| 7 | "Episode 7" | Jeffrey Walker | Michael Miller | December 25, 2019 |
| 8 | "Episode 8" | Jeffrey Walker | Shelley Birse | December 25, 2019 |
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
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "The Commons (2019)". Screen Australia. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Stan's biggest gamble yet on new series starring Downton Abbey actress". SMH.
- ^ "'Downton Abbey' star Joanne Froggatt to headline Stan drama". IF.