Series synopsis
Rūrangi is a drama television series that premiered on Sky on June 26, 2020. It was created by Oliver Page, Cole Meyers. It stars Elz Carrad, Kirk Torrance, Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby and Arlo Green.
After skipping town a decade ago, transgender activist Caz Davis returns to the remote, politically divided dairy community of Rurangi, hoping to reconnect with his estranged father, who hasn't heard from him since before Caz transitioned.
Premise
After skipping town a decade ago, transgender activist Caz Davis returns to the remote, politically divided dairy community of Rurangi, hoping to reconnect with his estranged father, who hasn't heard from him since before Caz transitioned.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Elz Carrad as Caz Davis
- Kirk Torrance as Gerald Davis
- Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby as Anahera Tokatai
- Arlo Green as Jem
- Cohen Holloway as Gerald Davis
- Liam Coleman as Jem
- Sonny Tupu as Andrew 'Andy' Ainofo
- Lee Jacobsz as Joe
Supporting cast
- Adam Rohe as Jamie
- Aeyla Duncan as Luna
- Daedae Tekoronga-Waka as Transactivist #1
- Tai Berdinner-Blades as Sasha Ainofo
- Munish Chaudhary as Shop Owner
- Nikki Si'ulepa as Hui MC
- Rudi Vodanovich as Sports Reporter
- Ally Xue as News Anchor
- Renee Lyons as Colleen Richter
- Renee Sheridan as Agnes O'Malley
- Ross Harper as Harry
- Bo Beaufill as Tow Truck Driver
Guest cast
- Sonny Tupu as Andrew 'Andy' Ainofo
- Lee Jacobsz as Joe
- Adam Rohe as Jamie
- Aeyla Duncan as Luna
- Daedae Tekoronga-Waka as Transactivist #1
- Tai Berdinner-Blades as Sasha Ainofo
- Munish Chaudhary as Shop Owner
- Nikki Si'ulepa as Hui MC
- Rudi Vodanovich as Sports Reporter
- Ally Xue as News Anchor
- Renee Lyons as Colleen Richter
- Renee Sheridan as Agnes O'Malley
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | June 26, 2020 | July 24, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 5 | February 12, 2023 | March 12, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Landline After a sporting hero's death, transgender activist Caz Davis finds himself stranded back in his hometown of Rūrangi. |
June 26, 2020 |
| 2 |
Reminder Notice Caz reconnects with his shocked and delighted childhood friend, Anahera, but struggles to reconcile with his dad. |
July 3, 2020 |
| 3 |
Heart Acre Caz can’t bring himself to enter his childhood home with Gerald. He gets drunk with his old high school boyfriend Jem, who's more intrigued than shocked by Caz’s transition. |
July 10, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Landfall Tensions between Rurangi's farming and Maori communities culminate in a strange phenomenon that awakens the past. |
February 12, 2023 |
| 2 |
Face Value Anahera stands up to Aunty Beth on the marae, Caz returns to Auckland to seek out Ellie, and Jem experiences his first queer nightclub. |
February 19, 2023 |
| 3 |
Plum Life Jem is crushed to realise the town is gossiping about his sexuality. Caz tries to convince Anahera to let local queer kids host a Rainbow Youth Group in her op shop. |
February 26, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 26, 2020 |
| Last aired | March 12, 2023 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:30:00 |