Wanted (2016 Australian TV series)
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Composer | Michael Yezerski |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 6 (as of 2016) (list of episodes) |
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Cinematography | John Stokes |
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Network | Seven Network |
Release | 9 February 2016 present | –
Wanted is an Australian drama television series which premiered on the Seven Network in Australia on 9 February 2016.[1][2][3] The first season consisted of six episodes[4] and was renewed for a second six episode season expected to air in 2017.[5][6]
Plot
The series follows two complete strangers, Lola and Chelsea, who intervene in a fatal carjacking while waiting at a suburban bus stop, and are subsequently thrust into a chase from authorities across Australia with a vehicle filled with cash. The strangers must rely solely on each other while they are on the run.
Production
The series was first announced in August 2015, following an undisclosed funding amount from Screen Australia[7][8] and investment of AU$$527,768 from Screen Queensland.[9] The series was filmed in various locations across Queensland.[10]
Upon its announcement, Shirley Barrett was named as director,[8] however Peter Templeman and Jennifer Leacey were later named as directors.[11] The series is created by Rebecca Gibney and Richard Bell, the co-founders of R&R Productions which is the production company behind the series, along with Matchbox Pictures.[10] The series will be distributed internationally by Universal Media Studios International.[12]
Production began in September 2015[12] and wrapped in early December of the same year, totalling 10 weeks across 60 locations.[2]
In August 2016, it was confirmed that Wanted had been renewed for a second season[5] which will consist of six episodes, and will be filmed in Australia, New Zealand and Thailand.[6]
Cast and characters
Main
- Rebecca Gibney as Lola Buckley[13]
- Geraldine Hakewill as Chelsea Babbage[13]
- Stephen Peacocke as Detective Josh Levine[14]
- Ryan Corr as Chris Murphett[13]
- Nicholas Bell as Ray Stanton[13]
- Mirko Grillini as Terry Boke[13]
Recurring
- Todd Levi as Ebert
- Veronica Neave as Karen Stanton
- Anthony Phelan as Morrison
Guest
- Charles Cottier as David Buckley
- Neil Fanning as Roadhouse Cop
- Robyn Malcolm as Donna Walsh
- Ian Bliss as Luke Delaney
- Steven Rooke as Jackson Delaney
- Ian Mune as Jim Walsh
- Catherine Wilkin as Beverley Delaney
- Edmund Lembke-Hogan as Constable McKenzie
- Paul Bishop as Bernie
- Alex Dimitriades as Anton Manic[15]
- Christopher Sommers as Dirk
- Simon Mallory as Sergeant Hunt
Promotion
The Seven Network released a 90-second promo in December 2015, advising the series will begin airing in February 2016.[16] The premiere date was later confirmed as 9 February.[3]
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Aus. viewers (millions) |
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1 | "Episode 1" | Peter Templeman | Timothy Hobart | 9 February 2016 | 1.18[17] |
2 | "Episode 2" | Peter Templeman | John Ridley | 16 February 2016 | 0.92[18] |
3 | "Episode 3" | Peter Templeman | Kirsty Fisher | 23 February 2016 | 0.90[19] |
4 | "Episode 4" | Jennifer Leacey | John Ridley | 1 March 2016 | 0.96[20] |
5 | "Episode 5" | Jennifer Leacey | John Ridley | 8 March 2016 | 0.87[21] |
6 | "Episode 6" | Jennifer Leacey | Timothy Hobart | 8 March 2016 | 0.76[22] |
Ratings
The first season averaged 1.24 million viewers and was the highest rating Australian drama series of the 2016 calendar year.[23]
No. | Title | Air date | Overnight ratings | Consolidated ratings | Total viewers |
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1 | Episode 1 | 9 February 2016 | 1,184,000 | 3 | 237,000 | 3 | 1,421,000 | [24] |
2 | Episode 2 | 16 February 2016 | 922,000 | 9 | 251,000 | 2 | 1,173,000 | [25] |
3 | Episode 3 | 23 February 2016 | 899,000 | 7 | 198,000 | 3 | 1,097,000 | [26] |
4 | Episode 4 | 1 March 2016 | 962,000 | 5 | 224,000 | 2 | 1,187,000 | [27] |
5 | Episode 5 | 8 March 2016 | 872,000 | 6 | 246,000 | 2 | 1,119,000 | [28] |
6 | Episode 6 | 8 March 2016 | 764,000 | 10 | 253,000 | 4 | 1,017,000 | [29] |
References
- ^ Baker, Rosie; Chambers, Pippa; Micallef, Rachael (21 October 2015). ""Innovate, disrupt or die" – what Seven's upfronts delivered". AdNews. Yaffa Media. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ a b Schipp, Debbie (10 December 2015). "Rebecca Gibney on the TV drama Wanted that she has co-produced". News.com.au. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ a b Knox, David (30 January 2016). "Airdate: Wanted". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ^ "Wanted (2016)". Screen Australia. Government of Australia. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
- ^ a b Knox, David (2 August 2016). "Renewed: Wanted, Seven Year Switch, First Dates". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
- ^ a b Knox, David (30 November 2016). "Made in New Zealand, but it's ok". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ^ "China co-pro film The Nest, comedy sequel A Few Less Men, and new TV series Wanted, starring Rebecca Gibney, to be funded by Screen Australia". Screen Australia. 4 August 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ a b Knox, David (4 August 2015). "New Seven drama for Rebecca Gibney". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ "New television series joins Queensland screen success". Government of Queensland. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ a b Bochenski, Natalie (5 August 2015). "Rebecca Gibney to star in mini-series to be shot in Queensland". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ Bulbeck, Pip. "Production on Rebecca Gibney–starrer, Wanted, gets under way in Queensland". Media Day. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ a b "Seven reveals Wanted cast". MediaWeek. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "Characters". Yahoo7. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
- ^ Schipp, Debbie (2 February 2016). "Rebecca Gibney says Wanted co-star Steve Peacocke is the Hugh Jackman of television". News.com.au. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ Knox, David (1 March 2016). "Seven sets 2 hr Wanted finale". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ^ "Wanted coming to Seven in February 2016". YouTube. 11 December 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ Knox, David (10 February 2016). "Tuesday 9 February 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ Knox, David (17 February 2016). "Tuesday 16 February 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
- ^ Knox, David (24 February 2016). "Tuesday 23 February 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
- ^ Knox, David (2 March 2016). "Tuesday 1 March 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
- ^ Knox, David (9 March 2016). "Tuesday 8 March 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ^ Knox, David (9 March 2016). "Tuesday 8 March 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ^ Knox, David (28 November 2016). "Seven wins 2016 ratings". TV Tonight. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ Knox, David (17 February 2016). "Tuesday 9 February 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
- ^ Knox, David (25 February 2016). "Tuesday 16 February 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
- ^ Knox, David (7 March 2016). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 23 February 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- ^ Knox, David (10 March 2016). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 1 March 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ Knox, David (17 March 2016). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 8 March 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ Knox, David (17 March 2016). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 8 March 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 March 2016.