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On the Beach

Overview

Series synopsis

On the Beach is an Australian drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Showtime on May 28, 2000. It ended on May 28, 2000. It stars Armand Assante, Rachel Ward, Bryan Brown and Jacqueline McKenzie.

The world has finally managed to blow itself up and only Australia has been spared from nuclear destruction and a gigantic wave of radiation is floating in on the breezes. One American sub located in the Pacific has survived and is met with disdain by the Australians. The calculations of Australia's most renowned scientist says the country is doomed. However, one of his rivals says that he is wrong. He believes that a 1000 people can be relocated to the northern hemisphere, where his assumptions ...

Premise

The world has finally managed to blow itself up and only Australia has been spared from nuclear destruction and a gigantic wave of radiation is floating in on the breezes. One American sub located in the Pacific has survived and is met with disdain by the Australians. The calculations of Australia's most renowned scientist says the country is doomed. However, one of his rivals says that he is wrong. He believes that a 1000 people can be relocated to the northern hemisphere, where his assumptions indicate the radiation levels may be lower. The American Captain is asked to take a mission to the north to determine which scientist is right.

Premise: Well, the world has finally managed to blow itself up

Cast and characters

Leading cast

Supporting cast

Episodes

This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.

Season Episodes First aired Last aired
Season 1 2 May 28, 2000 May 28, 2000
Season 1 preview 2 episodes total

Production

Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Country
AU
Original language
en

Release

Original network/platform Showtime
First aired May 28, 2000
Last aired May 28, 2000
Status Ended

References

  1. The Movie Database (TMDB)
  2. IMDb
  3. EpisodeTime Show Page