Series synopsis
The Panthers is a drama television series that premiered on TVNZ 1 on August 15, 2021. It ended on September 19, 2021. It was created by Tom Hern, Halaifonua Finau. It stars Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Lealani Siaosi, Roy Billing and Chelsie Preston Crayford.
Auckland, 1974 - in the face of increased racial-targeting, a group of Polynesian students and street gangsters form a revolutionary movement for justice and equality.
Premise
Auckland, 1974 - in the face of increased racial-targeting, a group of Polynesian students and street gangsters form a revolutionary movement for justice and equality.
Premise: Change belongs to those who fight.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Will
- Lealani Siaosi as Melani
- Roy Billing as Muldoon
- Chelsie Preston Crayford as Carolyn
- Jordan Mooney as Jimmy
- Beulah Koale as Ice
- Jordan Vaha'Akolo as Havili
- Frankie Adams as Tessa
Supporting cast
- Villa Junior Lemanu as Foof
- Rokalani Lavea as King Kong
- Ravikanth Gurunathan as Nigel
- Henry Atoni as Shug
- Haanz Fa'avae-Jackson as Fred
- Tristan Tualagi as Alec
- Klassic Lokeni as Elaine
- Kaisa Fa'atui as Vince Tuisamoa
- Sean Daniel Amiga as Tigi
- Mark Mitchinson as Sergeant Miller
- Albert Rounds as Molimea 'Ilolahia
- Elina Tukunga as Lusitania
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 15, 2021 | September 19, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tahi Will and his gang get themselves into deep trouble after being caught stealing a giant catch. |
August 15, 2021 |
| 2 |
Lua As Will and The Panthers' movement fires up, so too does Machiavellian politician Rob Muldoon's. |
August 22, 2021 |
| 3 |
Tolu Lusitania enlists the help of Officer Havili to investigate her son, only to uncover more than she bargained for. |
August 29, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVNZ 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 15, 2021 |
| Last aired | September 19, 2021 |
| Runtime | 265 minutes |
| Status | ended |