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The Slap(TV show/series, 2011)

51min per episode | Genre: Drama

Mini series in 1 season with 8 episodes

The SlapRating: 3.4/5 (with 15 votes)
The Slap is an Australian television drama series. It was first broadcast on ABC1 from 6 October to 24 November 2011. The series is based on The Slap, a 2008 novel by Australian author Christos Tsiolkas, which explores what happens when a man slaps a child, who is not related to him, at a suburban barbecue. Filmed in Melbourne, Victoria, the series was produced by Matchbox Pictures' Tony Ayres, Helen Bowden and Michael McMahon, with Penny Chapman serving as executive producer. The directors—Jessica Hobbs, Matthew Saville, Tony Ayres and Robert Connolly—directed two episodes each. The writing team included Emily Ballou, Alice Bell, Brendan Cowell, Kris Mrksa and Cate Shortland. The series was aired on DirecTV's Audience Network in 2012, and an American adaptation of the series, also starring Melissa George, premiered on NBC on 12 February ... ()
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About The Slap

When a man slaps a 4-year-old boy, the incident results in an intense court case.

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The Slap Seasons and Episodes

10/06/2011Season 1 - 8 episodes
#1 | 10/06/2011Hector
It's Hector's 40th birthday and friends and family gather at his house for a BBQ. But in amongst the celebrations one of the guests slaps a child that is not his own. No-one can see it at the time but this single act begins to unravel the social fabric which once linked them all together.
#2 | 10/13/2011Anouk
In the days and weeks after the slap Anouk discovers that the incident has unleashed unexpected responses from those around her. She is torn between her friendships and her beliefs and faces decisions about her own life which threaten to overwhelm her.
#3 | 10/20/2011Harry
As the police become involved, Harry and Sandi begin to fear that the slap will threaten their reputation, lifestyle, and most importantly their family. Harry tries to take matters into his own hands but it's too late.
#4 | 10/27/2011Connie
Things with Connie and Hector haven't been the same since the slap. She decides to confront Hector but his reaction propels her into a decision that will have serious consequences.
#5 | 11/03/2011Rosie
Rosie's outrage has been building since the slap and now finally she is given her day in court. The friends from the BBQ gather again but this time under very different circumstances. Director:
#6 | 11/10/2011Manolis
Struggling to understand the selfishness and greed of his children's generation, Manolis watches in alarm as the slap divides his family. He calls on a special bond to try to and put things right.
#7 | 11/17/2011Aisha
The slap has taken a toll on Hector and Aisha's relationship, or maybe it has just exposed the issues that were already there. They go away together to try to restore their marriage, but their holiday does not turn out as planned.
#8 | 11/24/2011Richie
Lies, betrayal and adultery all come to a head as people are forced to make decisions about their lives and behaviour. When Richie gets caught in the crossfire, he looks to a desperate solution.
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Additional Information

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Production country: Australia
Plays in: Melbourne
Based on: "The Slap" (find it on Amazon)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 7 languages: Bulgarian (BG), Czech (CS), German (DE), English (EN), French (FR), Dutch (NL), Russian (RU)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 10/06/2011
Last episode released on: 11/24/2011
Keywords: miniseries

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