Series synopsis
Underbelly Files: Chopper is an Australian crime television series that premiered on Nine Network on February 11, 2018. It ended on February 12, 2018. It stars Aaron Jeffery, Ella Scott Lynch, Todd Lasance and Reef Ireland.
Mark "Chopper" Read established a reputation of infamy by becoming one of the toughest criminals in Australian history. But in order to secure the affections of the woman he loves, Chopper fights to go straight. Yet the sins of his past, his ego and an ongoing feud with Syd Collins will make his hopes of a straight life a dangerous and near-impossible enterprise. Underbelly Files: Chopper explores the collision of Chopper's two competing identities — the myth and the man.
Premise
Mark "Chopper" Read established a reputation of infamy by becoming one of the toughest criminals in Australian history. But in order to secure the affections of the woman he loves, Chopper fights to go straight. Yet the sins of his past, his ego and an ongoing feud with Syd Collins will make his hopes of a straight life a dangerous and near-impossible enterprise. Underbelly Files: Chopper explores the collision of Chopper's two competing identities — the myth and the man.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Aaron Jeffery as Mark 'Chopper' Read
- Ella Scott Lynch as Margaret Cassar
- Todd Lasance as Syd Collins
- Reef Ireland as Trent Anthony
- Michael Caton as Keith Read
- Vince Colosimo as Alphonse Gangitano
- Jane Allsop as Detective Martin
- Alex Andreas as Detective Hendry
Supporting cast
- Marny Kennedy as Constable Jassic
- Rhys Mitchell as Constable Smiley
- Septimus Caton as Young Keith Read
- Kevin Harrington as Lewis Moran
- Debra Byrne as Judy Moran
- James O'Connell as Kane Donovan
- Alex Williams as Jared Hamill
- Cassandra Magrath as Sparks
- Krista Vendy as Fanny
- Jacqui Williams as Marcy
- Heidi Sprague as Gaily
- Thomas Fisher as Young Chopper Read
Guest cast
- Anna Bamford as Elizabeth Allman
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | February 11, 2018 | February 12, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part I The untold story of Mark 'Chopper' Read, Australia's most notorious gangster. After vowing to go straight, Chopper is drawn back to the underworld by his feud with Alphonse Gangitano and a violent bikie boss. |
February 11, 2018 |
| 2 |
Part II Australia's most notorious gangster, Mark 'Chopper' Read, juggles his need for revenge with his growing fame and desire to be a loving husband and father. |
February 12, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nine Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 11, 2018 |
| Last aired | February 12, 2018 |
| Runtime | 65 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Sunday at 20:30:00 |