Outrageous Fortune (2005– )

Creators:

James Griffin, Rachel Lang

Stars:

Robyn Malcolm, Antony Starr, Siobhan Marshall

1 win & 11 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Robyn Malcolm	...	Cheryl West (107 episodes, 2005-2010)
Antony Starr	...	Jethro West (107 episodes, 2005-2010)
Siobhan Marshall	...	Pascalle West (107 episodes, 2005-2010)
Antonia Prebble	...	Loretta West (107 episodes, 2005-2010)
Frank Whitten	...	'Grandpa' Ted West (107 episodes, 2005-2010)
Kirk Torrance	...	Judd (100 episodes, 2005-2010)
Tammy Davis	...	Munter (100 episodes, 2005-2010)
Nicole Whippy	...	Kasey Mason (85 episodes, 2005-2010)
David Fane	...	Falani (58 episodes, 2005-2010)
Grant Bowler	...	Wolfgang West (54 episodes, 2005-2009)
Shane Cortese	...	Hayden Peters (53 episodes, 2006-2010)
Roz Turnbull	...	Rochelle (52 episodes, 2005-2010)
Stella King	...	Jane West (51 episodes, 2008-2010)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

title from hamlet's soliloquy by shakespeare | shoplifting | dirty cop | double cross | schoolgirl | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [nz]

Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

June 2005 (New Zealand)

Also Known As:

Do diabla z kryminalem

Filming Locations:

Auckland Central Business District, Auckland, New Zealand

Company Credits

Production Co:

South Pacific Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Police vehicles used within the show are outdated versions of current NZ Police vehicles. The EL Ford Falcon was used by the NZ Police from 1998-2001 and phased out by early 2002.

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Goofs

In series 1, 2 and 3 - there are many vehicles used by the actors for many story lines. In all of the first 3 seasons, several vehicles have been used with the same plate number BKW906. Series one - the blue Mazda that Loretta steals from the teachers car park at her speech evening. Series two - Again the plates were used on a blue Mazda, although this car belonged the Wests family friend Filane in series 2. In this series the plates were also used on Jethros lime green Holden - and in one episode the plates on this vehicle change from BKW906 in one scene to different plates several scenes later. Series three - In the episode where Van is befriended by Aaron Spiller and is out on the prowl to steal and 'chop' cars, the grey Mitsubishi Galant that them and Filane battle with to steal when it is hooked up to the tow truck, later having its rear axle ripped off with the tug of war also displays the plates BKW906. Again to series one - Cheryls Marroon Holden displays the plates ACTXXX....and in the subsequent series always displays the plates BSE177. Note - from series one and two the number plates on Vans Nissan Skyline change also. The only vehicles that remain with the same plates through out all series are Munters Mazda Bongo Van, Pascalles Nissan TRX and Wayne Judds four wheel drive.

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Quotes

Munter: Is texting someone eighteen times and getting nothing back - is that stalking?

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Connections

Remade as Good Behavior (2008)

User Reviews

Best Kiwi Drama Ever Created

This is undoubtedly one of the greatest Kiwi drama's ever created.

The acting is brilliant with a "who's who" of Kiwi actors (Robyn Malcolm, Frank Whitten) and also some great newcomers (Siobhan Marshall, Antony Starr) This show lets Kiwi's laugh at themselves, it's something that we can all relate to. An old 70's style house. A funeral party with a BBQ and heavy drinking.

Although it's hard to determine whether some parts of the show are comedy or drama, it's fairly easy and enjoyable to watch.

Thankfully it's been commissioned for a second season, a rare thing that happens with New Zealand TV. TV3 has finally seen that people enjoy homegrown shows, lets hope TVNZ does the same and would STOP CANCELLING ALL HOMEGROWN SHOWS! Overall - 9.5/10