Series synopsis
Fires is an Australian drama television series that premiered on ABC TV on September 26, 2021. It ended on October 31, 2021. It was created by Tony Ayres, Belinda Chayko. It stars Anna Lise Phillips, Sachin Joab, Eliza Scanlen and Miranda Otto.
Inspired by true events, the story of everyday Australians at the front line of the devastating fires of the 2019-2020 Australian summer.
Premise
Inspired by true events, the story of everyday Australians at the front line of the devastating fires of the 2019-2020 Australian summer.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Anna Lise Phillips as Bec Biswas
- Sachin Joab as Saikat Biswas
- Eliza Scanlen as Natasha 'Tash' Jasic
- Miranda Otto as Kath Simpson
- Richard Roxburgh as Duncan Simpson
- Taylor Ferguson as Brooke Norisham
- Mark Leonard Winter as Joel Welch
- Anna Torv as Lally Robinson
Supporting cast
- Hunter Page-Lochard as Mott Mills
- Charlotte Best as Mish McCauley
- Sam Worthington as Glen Findlay
- Kate Box as Ruth Sax
Guest cast
- Zac Newling as Zane
- Leila Gurruwiwi as Aunty Sharon
- Alara-Reha Martin as Jess
- Morgan Saunders as Kirina
- Houston Saunders as Benny
- Sotiris Tzelios as Firefighter Craig
- Benjamin Doree as Lachie Simpson
- Steve Bastoni as Vince Rocca
- Aston Pierre Droomer as Archie Rocca
- Sarah Upton as Henley Rocca
- Zac Kwee as Darcy Rocca
- Renee Lim as Fiona Rocca
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | September 26, 2021 | October 31, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Inspired by true stories about the devastating Australian bushfires of 2019/2020. Lighting strikes and starts what is to become a long, hot and treacherous summer for young volunteer firefighters Tash and Mott. |
September 26, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Dairy farmers Kath and Duncan return to their farm in the aftermath of the fire while grief and blame threaten to tear the family apart. |
October 3, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Tash and Mott join the local fire-fighting effort in a small beachside community as locals and tourists alike have to make the difficult decision of whether to stay or flee. |
October 10, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 26, 2021 |
| Last aired | October 31, 2021 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:40:00 |