The Unusual Suspects (miniseries)

Australian comedy-drama TV series

The Unusual Suspects

Genre| Comedy drama
Created by| Jessica Redenbach
Written by|

* Jessica Redenbach
* Roger Monk
* Vonne Patiag

Directed by|

* Natalie Bailey
* Melvin Montalban

Starring|

* Aina Dumlao
* Miranda Otto
* Michelle Vergara Moore
* Heather Mitchell
* Susana Downes

Composer| Chiara Costanza with Clinton McKinnon
Country of origin| Australia
Original languages| English
Tagalog
No. of series| 1
No. of episodes| 4
Production
Producers|

* Angie Fielder
* Polly Staniford

Cinematography| Simon Ozolins
Camera setup| Multi-camera
Running time| 54 minutes
Production company| Aquarius Films
Original release
Network| SBS
Release| 3 June 2021 (2021-06-03) –
present

The Unusual Suspects is an Australian comedy-drama television series screened on SBS TV from 3 June 2021.[1][2] The four-part miniseries is directed by Natalie Bailey and Melvin Montalban and produced by Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford. It is written by Jessica Redenbach, Roger Monk and Vonne Patiag, with Margarett Cortez as script consultant.[3] The series is primarily in English, with some parts in Tagalog.[4]

## Synopsis

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A multi-million-dollar necklace is stolen from the home of self-made Filipina businesswoman Roxanne Waters during her twins' extravagant birthday party in Sydney's glamorous Eastern Suburbs. The ensuing police investigation threatens to expose cracks in Vaucluse's sparkling façade, shedding a light on hidden rivalries, shady business deals and forbidden affairs. Everyone is under suspicion, from social darling Sara Beasley, whose perfect life is crumbling fast, to her long-suffering nanny, Evie De La Rosa, a godmother of sorts for other Filipino domestic workers. [5]

## Cast

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* Miranda Otto as Sara Beasley
* Aina Dumlao as Evie De La Rosa
* Michelle Vergara Moore as Roxanne Waters
* Peter O'Brien as Nick Parker-Smith
* Matt Day as Garth Beasley
* Toby Leonard Moore as Jordan Waters
* Lena Cruz as Amy
* Susana Downes as Gigi
* Ari Boyland as Dean
* Heather Mitchell as Birdie
* James Lugton as Detective Andrew Moran
* Renee Lim as Detective Claudia Lin
* Susie Porter as Rae
* Sandy Gore as Jeannie
* Megan Smart as Paloma
* Andrea Demetriades as Martha Drewe
* Blake Santos as Joshua Waters
* Avery Santos as Rory Waters
* Darcey O’Brien as Charlie
* Emma Cleland as Maxi Beasley
* Liam Cleland as Ollie Beasley
* Miguel Castro as Modesto
* Danielle David as Melanie

## Episodes

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No.| Title| Directed by| Written by| Original release date [6]| Australian viewers

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1| "Shine On You Crazy Diamond"| Natalie Bailey| Jessica Redenbach| June 3, 2021 (2021-06-03)| 150,000[7]
2| "Down To Zero"| Melvin J. Montalban| Jessica Redenbach| June 10, 2021 (2021-06-10)| 102,000[8]
3| "The Edge Of Glory"| Natalie Bailey| Jessica Redenbach| June 17, 2021 (2021-06-17)| 88,000[9]
4| "Bitch Better Have My Money"| Natalie Bailey| Roger Monk| June 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)| 74,000[10]

## External links

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* Official website
* Aquarius Films – production website
* The Unusual Suspects at IMDb

## References

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1. ^ Knox, David (29 September 2020). "Filming begins on The Unusual Suspects for SBS". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
2. ^ Knox, David (29 April 2021). "Airdate: The Unusual Suspects". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
3. ^ Knox, David (29 September 2020). "Aina Dumlao, Miranda Otto, Michelle Vergara Moore are 'The Unusual Suspects'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
4. ^ "The 'fabulous' Filipinas of The Unusual Suspects explain the importance of relatable characters". SBS Filipino. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
5. ^ "Buckle up for 'The Unusual Suspects', an exciting heist series from the makers of 'Lion'". Guide. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
6. ^ "The Unusual Suspects – Episode Guide". Australian Television Information Archive. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
7. ^ Knox, David (4 June 2021). "MasterChef tops entertainment on quiet Thursday". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
8. ^ Knox, David (11 June 2021). "AFL pushes Seven to Thursday win". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
9. ^ Knox, David (18 June 2021). "MasterChef tops entertainment, Drama struggle on SBS". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
10. ^ Knox, David (25 June 2021). "AFL gives Seven easy Thursday win". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 August 2021.

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