East West 101
East West 101 was a drama series airing on the SBS network. The series was produced and created by Steven Knapman and Kris Wyld, the team behind other drama series such as Wildside and White Collar Blue. It ran from 2007–2011, having three series.
| East West 101 | |
|---|---|
Logo of East West 101 | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Steve Knapman Kris Wyld |
| Directed by | Peter Andrikidis |
| Starring | Don Hany William McInnes Susie Porter Aaron Fa'aoso Gerald Lepkowski Daniela Farinacci Renee Lim |
| Composer | Guy Gross |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 20 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producers | Steve Knapman Kris Wyld |
| Release | |
| Original network | SBS One |
| Original release | 6 December 2007 – 1 June 2011 |
East West 101 was set around the Major Crime Squad in metropolitan Sydney. It was based upon the experiences of actual detectives in a crime unit in Sydney's western suburbs.[1] It was filmed on location, in Sydney suburbs such as Auburn, Bankstown, Redfern, Chinatown and Maroubra.
The series was made by SBS with the Film Finance Corporation of Australia and the New South Wales Film and Television Office. It has been sold to Israel and other countries in the Middle East. The second season finished airing on 24 November 2009, and a third season was announced and filmed in 2010. It began airing on SBS One on 20 April 2011.[1] The DVD of the third season was released on 4 May 2011.[2]
Cast Edit
Main Edit
- Don Hany as Detective Zane Malik
- Susie Porter as Detective Superintendent Patricia Wright
- Aaron Fa'aoso as Detective Sonny Koa
- Daniela Farinacci as Detective Helen Callas
- Renee Lim as Constable Jung Lim
- Matt Nable as Detective Neil Travis (season 3, credited as Matthew Nable)
Supporting Edit
- Lucy Abroon as Yasmeen Malik
- Serhat Caradee as Oscar Catas (season 2)
- Richard Carter as Mick Deakin (season 2)
- Richard Cawthorne as Sterling (season 3)
- George Fayed as Amir Malik
- Dimitri Giameos as Ali El Babb (Season 1)
- Gyton Grantley as Craig Deakin (season 2)
- Taffy Hany as Rahman Malik
- Gerald Lepkowski as Agent Richard Skeritt (season 2)
- William McInnes as Detective Sergeant Ray Crowley (season 1)
- Irini Pappas as Mariam Malik (season 1)
- Tasneem Roc as Amina Malik
- Costa Ronin as Gregorovich (season 2)
- Damian de Montemas as Zimmer
Guests Edit
- Malcolm Kennard as Edward Kirkbride (1 episode)
- Leon Ford
Plot Edit
Season one Edit
The first season centered around two detectives, Zane Malik (Don Hany), a Muslim and Ray Crowley (William McInnes), an Anglo-Australian, who are pitted against each other in a struggle for respect. They try to balance work with their own cultural and religious beliefs, which results in tension between cultures, egos and workmates.[3] Recurring stories throughout the season include Malik's search for the man who shot his father and Crowley's struggle with his son's death. The cast also included Susie Porter as Inspector Patricia Wright, Aaron Fa'aoso as Detective Sonny Koa, Daniela Farinacci as Detective Helen Callas and Renee Lim as Jung Lim. Zane's father, Rahman Malik, is played by Taffy (Toffeek) Hany, the real life father of Don Hany.[4]
Season two Edit
In season two, detective Malik is caught up in the aftermath of a car bomb which has killed two men, and heralded the arrival of NSO Agent Richard Skeritt (Gerald Lepkowski). The attack seemingly has links to a Muslim terrorist threat that they work to uncover. Meanwhile, Patricia Wright navigates her tumultuous relationship with her family, including her unpredictable brother, Craig (Gyton Grantley) and father, Mick (Richard Carter). Helen Callas, heavily pregnant, Sonny Koa and Jung Lim also return, investigating crimes that cross cultural boundaries in Sydney's multicultural inner west.
Season three Edit
Following a deadly armored bank transport robbery by a highly organized team, Malik's wife Amina and son Amir are involved in a seemingly unrelated car accident. After Amir dies of an undetected aortic dissection, Malik takes the accident investigation personally.
Reception Edit
Australian ratings Edit
Awards Edit
AACTA Awards Edit
| Year | Category | Nominee | Series | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Best Telefeature, Mini Series or Short Run Series | Won | [7] | ||
| Best Direction in Television | Peter Andrikidis | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay in Television | Kris Wyld | Nominated | |||
| Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama | Don Hany | Nominated | |||
| William McInnes | Nominated | ||||
| Best Guest or Supporting Actor in a Television Drama | Taffy Hany | Nominated | |||
| 2009 | Best Television Drama Series | Won | [8] | ||
| Best Direction in Television | Peter Andrikidis | Won | |||
| Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama | Susie Porter | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay in Television | Michael Miller and Kristen Dunphy | Nominated | |||
| Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama | Don Hany | Nominated |
Australian Directors Guild Awards Edit
| Year | Category | Nominee | Series | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Best Direction Television Mini Series | Peter Andrikidis | — | Won | [9] |
Australian Writers Guild Awards Edit
| Year | Category | Nominee | Series | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Television Mini Series - Original | Kristen Dunphy, Michael Miller, Kris Mrksa, Michelle Offen and Kris Wyld | — | Won | [10] |
| 2009 | Vanessa Bates, Kristen Dunphy, Michael Miller, Michelle Offen, David Ogilvy and Katherine Thomson | — | Nominated |
APRA-AGSC Screen Music Awards Edit
| Year | Category | Nominee | Series | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Best Music for a Mini-Series or Telemovie | Guy Gross | — | Won | [11] |
Equity Awards Edit
| Year | Category | Nominee | Series | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Most Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Cast | — | Won | [12] |
Logie Awards Edit
| Year | Category | Nominee | Series | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Most Outstanding Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie | Nominated | [13] | ||
| Most Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Don Hany | Nominated | |||
| William McInnes | Nominated | ||||
| 2010 | Most Outstanding Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie | Won | [14] | ||
| Most Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Don Hany | Won | |||
| Most Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Susie Porter | Nominated | |||
| 2012 | Most Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Don Hany | Nominated |
References Edit
- ^ a b Knapman Wyld Television 30 August 2007 at the Wayback Machine homepage.
- ^ "East West 101 - Series 3 - Shop Online for Movies, DVDs in Australia". Fishpond.com.au. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ SBS’s East-West 101 bridges the cultural divide 23 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine. IF.com.
- ^ East West 101 10 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine. Knapman Wyld Television Pty Ltd.
- ^ East West 101 Series 1 Episode Guide (Ratings). Australian Television information archive.
- ^ East West 101 Series 2 Episode Guide (Ratings). Australian Television information archive.
- ^ "AACTA - Past Winners - 2000-2010 - 2008". Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA). Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ "AACTA - Past Winners - 2000-2010 - 2009". Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA). Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ (PDF). Australian Directors Guild. 25 September 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 April 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ "41st Annual AWGIE Awards - Winners List". Australian Writers' Guild. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ . Equity Foundation. Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA). 29 April 2011. Archived from the original on 28 December 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ . Equity Foundation. Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA). Archived from the original on 10 April 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- ^ Full list of Logie nominees, The Daily Telegraph, 7 April 2008.
- ^ Staff (2 May 2010). "2010 Logie Awards: Full list of winners". Herald Sun. The Herald and Weekly Times. News Limited (News Corporation). Retrieved 16 April 2012.
External links Edit
- East West 101 at IMDb
- Knox, David (27 November 2007). First Review: East West 101; TV Tonight.
- Knox, David (15 July 2009). Returning: East West 101. TV Tonight.
- East West 101 at Australian Screen Online