Series synopsis
The Bad Seed is a drama television series that premiered on TVNZ 1 on April 14, 2019. It ended on April 18, 2019. It was created by Sarah-Kate Lynch. It stars Matt Minto, Dean O'Gorman, Jodie Hillock and Xavier Horan.
Two brothers from the same dysfunctional family, having escaped the desperate days of their early childhood, find their newly ordered lives falling apart when one becomes a suspect in a murder.
Premise
Two brothers from the same dysfunctional family, having escaped the desperate days of their early childhood, find their newly ordered lives falling apart when one becomes a suspect in a murder.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matt Minto as Simon Lampton
- Dean O'Gorman as Ford Lampton
- Jodie Hillock as Karen Lampton
- Xavier Horan as David Hallwright
- Chelsie Preston Crayford as Roza Hallwright
- Madeleine Sami as Detective Marie Da Silva
- Zoe Jansson-Bush as Claire Lampton
Guest cast
- Keporah Torrance as Mereana
- Vinnie Bennett as Detective Bennett
- Scott Wills as Gregan
- Calvin Tuteao as Ed Miles
- Glen Levy as Gary
- Michelle Langstone as Diane
- Mick Innes as Nelf
- Lucy Wigmore as Paula
- J.J. Fong as Tish
- Mayen Mehta as Detective Singh
- Amanda Billing as Superintendent Jane Evans
- Kelson Henderson as Arty Cole
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | April 14, 2019 | April 18, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Simon Lampton looks like he has the ideal life, but everything unravels when neighbour, Julia Stevens, is murdered and Simon's dysfunctional childhood comes back to haunt him. |
April 14, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Simon begins to lose it emotionally as police pressure intensifies and his personal life crumbles. Ford helps and hinders his brother. Meanwhile, Roza drops a bombshell on Simon. |
April 15, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Roza finally confesses her secret to David. Karen's had enough of Simon's lying and kicks him out. Ford and Simon are forced to confront their violent father. |
April 16, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVNZ 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 14, 2019 |
| Last aired | April 18, 2019 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday at 20:30:00 |