Series synopsis
The Straits is an Australian drama crime television series that premiered on ABC TV on February 2, 2012. It ended on March 29, 2012. It stars Brian Cox, Rena Owen, Aaron Fa'aoso and Jimi Bani.
Set among the turquoise waters and lethal wildlife of Australia’s Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, The Straits is an exotic, darkly humorous crime drama.
The Montebellos are not your average Australian family. Modern day smugglers, their family business is transporting drugs into Australia and guns and exotic wildlife out, making use of ties of blood and loyalty in the Torres Strait Islands.
Premise
Set among the turquoise waters and lethal wildlife of Australia’s Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, The Straits is an exotic, darkly humorous crime drama.
The Montebellos are not your average Australian family. Modern day smugglers, their family business is transporting drugs into Australia and guns and exotic wildlife out, making use of ties of blood and loyalty in the Torres Strait Islands.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Brian Cox as Harry Montebello
- Rena Owen as Kitty Montebello
- Aaron Fa'aoso as Noel Montebello
- Jimi Bani as Marou Montebello
- Firass Dirani as Gary Montebello
- Susannah Bayes-Morton as Sissi Montebello
- Emma Lung as Lola
- Andy Anderson as Vince
Guest cast
- Dan Wyllie as JoJo
- Stewart Jones as P-Z
- Sue Hayes as Ms Bertram
- Vicki Saylor as Mandy Kukuam
- Billy Segeyaro as Kips
- Manua Illingworth as Bike Shop Owner
- Matt Trevitt-Lyall as Male Home Buyer
- Sarah Boulle as Policewoman
- Bill Doa Neill as Dizzy
- Raymond Doa Neill as Freedy
- Christiaan Westerveld as Det Inspector Wong
- Rita Dorante as Woman on Zey
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | February 2, 2012 | March 29, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Proposition When Harry, the head of a family of modern day smugglers, reveals his unexpected succession plan it sparks conflict in the family. Without his father's knowledge Noel sets up a methamphetamine lab in PNG. |
February 2, 2012 |
| 2 |
The Trouble With Raskols When a PNG raskol dies after Noel's meth lab explodes, the dead raskol's brother goes to the family's home on Zey Island intent on revenge. Gary flees to Cairns prompting Harry, Marou and Noel to go to PNG to square things with the raskols and the expat Chinese trader, Quay Lin. |
February 2, 2012 |
| 3 |
Yawor My Lovely A hired killer has Harry Montebello in his sights, while Sissi's revelations about Paddy's embezzlement of the family business force a deadly confrontation. Meanwhile, Gary's confession spells trouble for Lola. |
February 9, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 2, 2012 |
| Last aired | March 29, 2012 |
| Runtime | 55 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 20:30:00 |