Series synopsis
Redfern Now is an Australian drama television series that premiered on ABC TV on November 1, 2012. It ended on December 5, 2013.
Six extraordinary stories one unmissable series. Redfern Now is the first drama series written, directed and produced by Indigenous Australians.
Premise
Six extraordinary stories one unmissable series. Redfern Now is the first drama series written, directed and produced by Indigenous Australians.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Shari Sebbens as Julie
- Leah Purcell as Grace
- Wayne Blair as Aaron Davis
- Richard Green as Nathan
- Ursula Yovich as Nic Shields
- Jenny Munro as Aunty Jill
- Lisa Flanagan as Allie
- Deborah Mailman as Lorraine
- Marley Sharp as Eddie Shields
- Dean Daley-Jones as Indigo
- Stephen Curry as Ryan Hobbs
- Rarriwuy Hick as Robyn Davis
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 1, 2012 | December 6, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 6 | October 31, 2013 | December 5, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Family Grace (Leah Purcell) and Wesley (Alec Doomadgee) haven't had a decent holiday in years. Now they're off on the holiday of a lifetime with their two children, and the taxi is waiting. |
November 1, 2012 |
| 2 |
Joyride In her mid fifties, Coral (Tessa Rose), works in a food van, which sometimes brings her into contact with victims of abuse, leading her to the mistaken conclusion that her daughter's bruised face is the result of more than just an accident. |
November 8, 2012 |
| 3 |
Raymond Raymond (Kelton Pell) and Lorraine (Deborah Mailman) have it pretty sweet: a house, four kids, Raymond has been nominated for an award for his services to the community, and he's up for a promotion at work. |
November 15, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Where the Heart Is When a freak accident takes the life of his partner Richard, Peter has to fight Richard's mother to keep custody of their daughter. |
October 31, 2013 |
| 2 |
Starting Over Aaron Davis's career in the force is on hold since an Aboriginal teenager died in police custody on his shift, but his life changes when he begins a relationship with a neighbour. |
November 7, 2013 |
| 3 |
Babe in Arms New parents, Janine and Justin are tested to their limit when their newborn son goes missing and suspicions grow in the community and then between one another. |
November 14, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 1, 2012 |
| Last aired | December 5, 2013 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 20:30:00 |