The Cooks (2004– )

Stars:

Bojana Novakovic, Leon Ford, Emma Lung

Cast

Series cast summary:
Bojana Novakovic	...	Raffa (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
Leon Ford	...	Dishpig (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
Emma Lung	...	Carmelita (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
Nicholas Brown	...	Sachin (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
Rhondda Findleton	...	Rita Molloy (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
Kate Atkinson	...	Ruth O'Neill (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
Toby Schmitz	...	Gabe Francobelli (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
Sophie Irvine	...	Rosie (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
Lindsey Wallington	...	Fi (10 episodes, 2004-2005)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

chef | waitress | two word title

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 October 2004 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Erotevmenoi chef

Filming Locations:

Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Chapman Pictures Pty Limited

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 50 min (13 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Spun-off from Temptation (2003)

User Reviews

Problematic but likable and underrated Australian drama series

The Cooks, based on Network TEN's low rating 2003 tele-movie/pilot "Temptation" was one of the lowest rating drama premieres and was quickly dumped in a late-night time-slot to waste away (TEN couldn't axe The Cooks as it would jeopardise their Australian content quota).

Starring up and coming actor Toby Schmitz and "SeaChange" star Kate Atkinson, the action took place in two competing restaurants in Sydney's inner west.

There were numerous problems with the series, namely a lack of chemistry between the cast and sketchy writing and plotting, but there were moments of freshness and some nice ideas.