Series synopsis
The Blue Rose is a comedy drama television series that premiered on Three on February 4, 2013. It ended on April 29, 2013. It was created by James Griffin, Rachel Lang. It stars Antonia Prebble, Siobhan Marshall, Matt Minto and Rajeev Varma.
When office temp Jane discovers that Rose, the PA she is replacing, died under mysterious circumstances, she joins forces with Rose's best friend Linda to get justice for Rose. Along the way, they find others who need their help, victims of fraud, theft and injustice, and soon Jane, Linda - and a team of unlikely co-workers - are taking on the corporate bullies, fighting for justice and using their unique powers for good.
Premise
When office temp Jane discovers that Rose, the PA she is replacing, died under mysterious circumstances, she joins forces with Rose's best friend Linda to get justice for Rose. Along the way, they find others who need their help, victims of fraud, theft and injustice, and soon Jane, Linda - and a team of unlikely co-workers - are taking on the corporate bullies, fighting for justice and using their unique powers for good.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Antonia Prebble as Jane March
- Siobhan Marshall as Linda Frame
- Matt Minto as Simon Frost
- Rajeev Varma as Ganesh Nishad
- Jennifer Ludlam as Sonya Whitwell
Guest cast
- Lisa Crawley as Nadia
- Cassandra Woodhouse as Stacey
- Caren Pistorius as Rose Harper
- Luciane Buchanan as Aroha Nash
- James Trevena as Charlie Bryson
- Anna Jullienne as Krystle Wilkinson
- Tim Foley as Grant Finch
- Theresa Healey as Helen Irwin
- Jan Fisher as Margie Harper
- Lola McLeod as Nina Harper
- Shirley Duke as Celebrant
- Stelios Yiakmis as Derek Peterson
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | February 4, 2013 | April 29, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out Temp Jane March joins law firm Mosely and Loveridge to work for Simon Frost. She finds she's replacing a dead PA, Rose, who had fallen off a wharf and drowned after attending a client function on the viaduct. |
February 4, 2013 |
| 2 |
What Difference Does It Make? Jane finds Sonya Whitwell was formerly employed at ML as an accountant and was a friend of Rose's. Jane also gets threats from creepy IT guy, Ganesh. |
February 11, 2013 |
| 3 |
Sheila Take a Bow Jane finds she has a powerful enemy, Sonya faces ultimate betrayal, and Linda is on a crash course for vengeance. |
February 18, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 4, 2013 |
| Last aired | April 29, 2013 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:40:00 |