Gary Sweet
Peter Lockhart
The Circuit (2007)
Season 1
The Circuit is an Australian television drama series. The six part first season screened on SBS TV, premiering on 8 July 2007 at 9:30 pm, and concluding on 12 August 2007. Season 2 began airing on 1 December 2009. The series stars Aaron Pedersen and Gary Sweet and centres on mixed-race solicitor Drew Ellis who joins the district to work at the Kimberley Circuit Court. Filmed mainly in Broome, Western Australia and surrounding areas, the show had a budget of more than $4 million, and 1,000 local Aboriginal extras have been employed for the production.
Released July 8, 2007
Episode 60 min
14+
S1E1 - It’s a Long Way Home
The Circuit is set in the Kimberley region of North Western Australia. It is a place of two seasons; the wet and the dusty dry. Known for its beauty, vastness and hardship, this region is a land rich in history for its traditional owners.
July 8, 2007, midnight
S1E2 - In Country
A flurry of racist leaflets and a lack of faith in him by the people he is trying to help put Drew in bad temper.
July 15, 2007, midnight
S1E3 - Deeper Water
The race to save a young girl from abuse is on, but the law, and the predator's ties with the community and court, make the task seemingly impossible.
July 22, 2007, midnight
S1E4 - Stairway to the Moon
It's festival time in Broome, and what begins as a relaxing weekend quickly spirals out of control.
July 29, 2007, midnight
S1E5 - You Always Hurt the Ones You Love
In the aftermath of the festival, Archie and Clarry face court and potential prison-time. Sam makes a tragic discovery about his son as Drew makes a regretful decision about seeing his family.
Aug. 5, 2007, midnight
S1E6 - Home Is Where the Past Is
Clarry struggles with prison, as a predator returns to the Mission bringing trouble with him.
Aug. 12, 2007, midnight
Network: SBS
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 720 min.
Released: July 8, 2007
Last Air Date: Jan. 5, 2010, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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