The Unusual Suspects (miniseries)

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The Unusual Suspects
GenreComedy drama
Created byJessica Redenbach
Written by
  • Jessica Redenbach
  • Roger Monk
  • Vonne Patiag
Directed by
Starring
ComposerChiara Costanza with Clinton McKinnon
Country of originAustralia
Original languagesEnglish
Tagalog
No. of series1
No. of episodes4
Production
Producers
CinematographySimon Ozolins
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time54 minutes
Production companyAquarius Films
Original release
NetworkSBS
Release3 June 2021 (2021-06-03) –
present

The Unusual Suspects is an Australian comedy-drama television series screened on SBS TV from 3 June 2021.[1][2] The four-part miniseries is directed by Natalie Bailey and Melvin Montalban and produced by Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford. It is written by Jessica Redenbach, Roger Monk and Vonne Patiag, with Margarett Cortez as script consultant.[3] The series is primarily in English, with some parts in Tagalog.[4]

Synopsis[edit]

A multi-million-dollar necklace is stolen from the home of self-made Filipina businesswoman Roxanne Waters during her twins' extravagant birthday party in Sydney's glamorous Eastern Suburbs. The ensuing police investigation threatens to expose cracks in Vaucluse's sparkling façade, shedding a light on hidden rivalries, shady business deals and forbidden affairs. Everyone is under suspicion, from social darling Sara Beasley, whose perfect life is crumbling fast, to her long-suffering nanny, Evie De La Rosa, a godmother of sorts for other Filipino domestic workers. [5]

Cast[edit]

Episodes[edit]

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [6]Australian viewers
1"Shine On You Crazy Diamond"Natalie BaileyJessica RedenbachJune 3, 2021 (2021-06-03)150,000[7]
2"Down To Zero"Melvin J. MontalbanJessica RedenbachJune 10, 2021 (2021-06-10)102,000[8]
3"The Edge Of Glory"Natalie BaileyJessica RedenbachJune 17, 2021 (2021-06-17)88,000[9]
4"Bitch Better Have My Money"Natalie BaileyRoger MonkJune 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)74,000[10]

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Knox, David (29 September 2020). "Filming begins on The Unusual Suspects for SBS". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  2. ^ Knox, David (29 April 2021). "Airdate: The Unusual Suspects". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  3. ^ Knox, David (29 September 2020). "Aina Dumlao, Miranda Otto, Michelle Vergara Moore are 'The Unusual Suspects'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  4. ^ "The 'fabulous' Filipinas of The Unusual Suspects explain the importance of relatable characters". SBS Filipino. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Buckle up for 'The Unusual Suspects', an exciting heist series from the makers of 'Lion'". Guide. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  6. ^ "The Unusual Suspects – Episode Guide". Australian Television Information Archive. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  7. ^ Knox, David (4 June 2021). "MasterChef tops entertainment on quiet Thursday". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  8. ^ Knox, David (11 June 2021). "AFL pushes Seven to Thursday win". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  9. ^ Knox, David (18 June 2021). "MasterChef tops entertainment, Drama struggle on SBS". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  10. ^ Knox, David (25 June 2021). "AFL gives Seven easy Thursday win". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 August 2021.