The Slap (2011– )

Traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. Based on Christos Tsiolkas' best-selling novel.

Stars:

Jonathan LaPaglia, Sophie Okonedo, Alex Dimitriades

12 wins & 12 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jonathan LaPaglia	...	Hector (8 episodes, 2011)
Sophie Okonedo	...	Aisha (8 episodes, 2011)
Alex Dimitriades	...	Harry (8 episodes, 2011)
Essie Davis	...	Anouk (8 episodes, 2011)
Lex Marinos	...	Manolis (8 episodes, 2011)
Melissa George	...	Rosie (8 episodes, 2011)
Sophie Lowe	...	Connie (8 episodes, 2011)
Blake Davis	...	Richie (8 episodes, 2011)
William McInnes	...	Narrator (8 episodes, 2011)
Anthony Hayes	...	Gary (7 episodes, 2011)
Julian Mineo	...	Hugo (7 episodes, 2011)
Adrian Van Der Heyden	...	Adam (7 episodes, 2011)
Diana Glenn	...	Sandi (6 episodes, 2011)
Toula Yianni	...	Koula (6 episodes, 2011)
Liberty Townsend	...	Melissa (6 episodes, 2011)
Raffaele Costabile	...	Rocco (4 episodes, 2011)

Storyline

Traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. Based on Christos Tsiolkas' best-selling novel.

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Taglines:

Whose Side Are You On?

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

ABC [au]

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

2011 (Australia)

Filming Locations:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Matchbox Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

User Reviews

No one is perfect and The Slap shows every ugly wrinkle. Fantastic!

The Slap has to be one of the finest pieces of drama to ever come out of Australia. It boils down to the core of our essence. No one is perfect and The Slap shows every ugly wrinkle. Many people will see a reflection of themselves, and it isn't pretty. But it is handled so deftly that you become part of their world.

Each episode focuses on one of the characters who were at a 40th birthday BBQ where booze, drugs and anger ends with a grown man slapping a small child. From here the author delves into the most inner thoughts of each character present at the BBQ. Thoughts most people would never share with even their closest friends. They lie, they cover their tracks, they live with the consequences of guilt and shame. The old man reflecting on his younger life, now disappointed with his lot, and contemplating never again having the pleasure of touching a young woman's breast. I think that is pretty powerful stuff. Not pornographic, just hitting home the reality what is going on in some people's heads.

No it isn't fun to watch, simply engaging. If you watch television to be challenged, this show serves it up in spades.