Series synopsis
Tangle is an Australian drama television series that premiered on showcase on October 1, 2009. It ended on April 29, 2012. It was created by John Edwards, Fiona Seres, Imogen Banks. It stars Catherine McClements, Justine Clarke, Matt Day and Kat Stewart.
The lives of two generations of two wealthy families intertwine as they clash and connect over money, sex, scandals and secrets in Melbourne.
Premise
The lives of two generations of two wealthy families intertwine as they clash and connect over money, sex, scandals and secrets in Melbourne.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Catherine McClements as Christine Williams
- Justine Clarke as Ally Kovac
- Matt Day as Gabriel Lucas
- Kat Stewart as Nat Manning
- Ben Mendelsohn as Vince Kovac
- Kick Gurry as Joe Kovac
- Don Hany as Spiros Georgiades
- Joel Tobeck as Tim Williams
Supporting cast
- Eva Lazzaro as Gigi Kovac
- Jane Allsop as Tanya Hicks
- Georgia Flood as Charlotte Barker
- Reef Ireland as Ned Dougherty
- Lucia Emmerichs as Ophelia Hicks
- Blake Davis as Max Williams
- John Brumpton as Bryan Dougherty
- Lincoln Younes as Romeo Kovac
- Lucia Mastrantone as Em Barker
Guest cast
- Adam Zwar as Huey Moss
- Madeleine Jay as Kelly
- Alicia Banit as Leah
- Terry Kenwrick as Pensioner
- Luke Hemsworth as John
- Alison Whyte as Nicky Barnham
- Lynda Keane as Xavier
- Leah Vandenberg as Elle Rosenthal
- Shane Lee as School Teacher
- Georgie Durham as Police Officer
- Tony Rickards as Billy Hall
- Dan Wyllie as Michael Chubievsky
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | October 1, 2009 | November 26, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 6 | July 20, 2010 | August 24, 2010 |
| Season 3 | 6 | March 25, 2012 | April 29, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Tim Williams has a happy marriage, a good relationship with his teenage son Max and the respect of his peers. Everything about his working and personal future is looking quite bright. The problem though: 15 years ago, Tim had a brief affair with the drug-loving Nat Manning. The affair ended in Nat finding out she was pregnant. After admitting this to his wife Christine, they patched up their marriage and fought hard for custody of the child. Nat moved to London and has hardly been heard from since. But now, 10 years later, Nat is back in their lives. This time for good. |
October 1, 2009 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Gabriel returns to Melbourne and stays with Vince and Ally. His attraction to Ally is noticed by everyone but her. When Max discovers the body of a man, it becomes a secret that is kept between the teenagers. Romeo then takes it on himself to try and break into the dead man's house. |
October 1, 2009 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Vince asks his mistress Em to go on a skiing trip, which shocks Gabriel, who is going along as well. When Em is injured and they have to go back to Melbourne, Vince begs Gabriel to pretend she is his girlfriend so that Ally doesn't become suspicious. |
October 8, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In the first episode of it's second season, Showcase's outstanding drama Tangle will question old friendships and establish new relationships as well. It asks - just how well do you know the people you love? |
July 20, 2010 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The search begins for Vince's will, and Tim finally gets Ally's signature to remove Vince from the deal but still has to face everything at home. Nat gets an opportunity at work when a colleague gets caught up in a scandal, and Christine's career ratchets up a notch. Ally goes to Gabriel, only to discover he's in bed with Nat. Needing a fresh start, Ally and her children move house. |
July 27, 2010 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Gabriel meets a new woman, Nat meets a new man and Gigi makes a new friend. Ally gets Joe to help her serve at a soup kitchen, but gets bitten by the experience. Rummaging through Vince's things, Ally finds an old will signed by Vince. In the meantime, Tim and Spiros hope to shore up political support on the eve of a make or break session of the party caucus. But Spiros has his eyes on more than just Tim's political career. |
August 3, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Ally moves her family to a rambling old rental property by the sea. Her financial need to return to the workforce prompts a surprising offer from Joe, which brings to question what Ally wants from him and from Gabriel. Christine's fear that her family is dissolving is confirmed when Max announces he's moving in with Nat. Romeo shares Charlotte's distressing secret and Gigi enjoys having a half-sister in Ophelia. |
March 25, 2012 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Ally surprises Gabriel at work and is convinced that they can put their rocky past behind them. At home, she begins to see Joe in a new light, but her attempts to host a family dinner are interrupted by an unwelcome guest. A visit from a party heavyweight tempts Christine into a future in politics, and the past comes calling for Nat with the delivery of a mysterious bunch of flowers. |
April 1, 2012 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Ally finds herself caught in the cross-fire of competing desires between two men, while Nat becomes the target of a charm offensive from her old flame, Chub. As Christine kicks off her political career, she struggles to regain the confidence of Max, who finds solace from his family at the rowing club. Meanwhile, Romeo begins a dangerous campaign against a student from a rival school, only to find himself in trouble with the law. |
April 8, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | showcase |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 1, 2009 |
| Last aired | April 29, 2012 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:30:00 |