Series synopsis
C*A*U*G*H*T is an Australian comedy television series that premiered on Stan on September 28, 2023. It was created by Kick Gurry. It stars Ben O'Toole, Lincoln Younes, Alexander England and Bryan Brown.
Four Australian soldiers are sent on a secret mission to a war-torn country. Mistaken for Americans, they are captured by freedom fighters and produce a hostage video that goes viral. When the soldiers reach celebrity status, they realise that being caught might just be the best thing that could’ve happened to them.
Premise
Four Australian soldiers are sent on a secret mission to a war-torn country. Mistaken for Americans, they are captured by freedom fighters and produce a hostage video that goes viral. When the soldiers reach celebrity status, they realise that being caught might just be the best thing that could’ve happened to them.
Premise: They have a captive audience.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ben O'Toole as Rowdy Gaines
- Lincoln Younes as Albhanis Mouawad
- Alexander England as Phil Choi
- Bryan Brown as Warren Whistle
- Kick Gurry as Dylan Fox
- Mel Jarnson as Shammi Amaral
- Dorian Nkono as Mamalo Amaral
- Fayssal Bazzi as Director Bustard
Supporting cast
- Rebecca Breeds as Josie Justice
- Bella Heathcote as Jemima Justice
- Erik Thomson as Colonel Bishop
- Tuppence Middleton as Penny Pimberhurst
- Travis Fimmel as The Dingo
- Matthew Fox as Lt. Pete
- Claire Lovering as Atlantis Gaines
Guest cast
- Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as Utah
- Rose Napier as Teenage Fan
- George Pullar as Gunnery Sergeant
- Karl Stefanovic as Karl Stefanovic
- Allison Langdon as Allison Langdon
- Brooke Boney as Brooke Boney
- Silvia Colloca as Princess Depinder
- Emily Adler as Indi Gaines
- Nisrine Amine as Reporter
- Amanda Maple-Brown as Newsreader
- Bronte Bailey as Newsreader
- Lewis Grace as Palace Guard
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | September 28, 2023 | September 28, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Everyone Loves Australians Four idiot Australian soldiers are kidnapped behind enemy lines and strike a deal with their captors to make the world’s most elaborate hostage videos. |
September 28, 2023 |
| 2 |
Blue Check Mark The boys’ story starts to gain traction online, raising the ire of the officials who sent them there, but attracting disgraced journalist Josie Justice to rebuild her career on the back of their growing fame. |
September 28, 2023 |
| 3 |
Content The boys must raise the stakes and deliver Director Bustard exactly what he wants! Notoriety on a world scale – exactly what mercenary ‘The Dingo’ is sent in to nip in the bud. |
September 28, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Stan |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 28, 2023 |
| Last aired | September 28, 2023 |
| Status | continue |