Caught (C*A*U*G*H*T) is an Australian television hostage comedy series for Stan, released on 28 September 2023.[1] Produced and directed by Kick Gurry, the series follows four Australian soldiers trapped after a secret mission to Behati-Prinsloo, mistaken for Americans spies with no way home after the Government abandons them the boys take it upon themselves to make the ultimate hostage video for the world to see.
Plot
editFour Australian soldiers Rowdy (Ben O'Toole), Dylan (Kick Gurry), Albahnis (Lincoln Younes) and Phil Choi (Alexander England) are trapped during a secret mission to war-torn Behati-Prinsloo are captured by the island's Director Bustard (Fayssal Bazzi) they are mistaken for enemy spies, when they realise the government has no interest in saving them the boys take it upon themselves to create the ultimate hostage video.[2] With the media back home in Australia watching every single video, the boys realise that this may have been the best thing to ever happen to them.
Cast
editThe cast for the series was announced 29 September 2022.[3]
- Ben O'Toole as Rowdy Gaines
- Kick Gurry as Dylan Fox
- Lincoln Younes as Albahnis
- Alexander England as Phil Choi [4]
- Fayssal Bazzi as Director Bustard
- Rebecca Breeds as Josie Justice
- Bella Healthcote as Jemima Justice
- Matthew Fox as Lieutenant Pete
- Bryan Brown as Warren Whistle
- Erik Thomson as Colonel Bishop
Cameos
edit- Channel 9 Today Show hosts Karl Stefanovic & Allison Langdon[5]
- Sean Penn as Sean Penn
- Susan Sarandon as Alaska Adams
Production
editThe series was filmed in different locations around Sydney and at the Fox Studios.[1]
Episodes
edit| Episode | Title | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Everyone Loves Australians" | 28 Sep 2023 | [6] |
| 2 | "Blue Check Mark" | ||
| 3 | "Content" | ||
| 4 | "Cancelled" | ||
| 5 | "The Greatest Show, Man" | ||
| 6 | "Deep Fake" |
Reception
editITVX in the UK had secured the rights for C*A*U*G*H*T in 2023 but before it was set to be released in the UK it had been delayed by ITVX.[7] C*A*U*G*H*T is set to be aired from 13 June 2024.[8]
The series was pulled from international release In October 2023 due to sensitivities around the Israel–Hamas war, as it was due to be shown at MIPCOM.[9]
David Knox of TV Tonight gave the series 3 out of 5 stars.[10] Stephen Russell of ScreenHub gave the series 2 out of 5 stars, Russell criticized the subplots and the stereotypes that were present.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b Slatter, Sean (2022-09-28). "Sean Penn, Kick Gurry explore celebrity with all-star Aussie line-up in 'C*A*U*G*H*T'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ Esden, Ben (2023-09-08). "C*A*U*G*H*T Stan: Season 1 Trailer, Cast, Characters, Plot And More". DMARGE. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ Findlay, Shannen (2022-09-29). "The cast list for Stan Original Series C*A*U*G*H*T has been announced, and yes, that's Sean Penn". Mamamia. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ Lynch, Jessica (2023-10-15). "C*A*U*G*H*T: Alexander England Talks All-Star Cast And More". Variety Australia. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ "Exclusive: Karl Stefanovic on his acting debut alongside Sean Penn". www.nine.com.au. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ "C*A*U*G*H*T | Now Streaming | Stan Originals". Stan. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ "C*A*U*G*H*T Comes To ITVX". Beyond The Joke. 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ "'C*A*U*G*H*T': ITVX Sets June Premiere For Postponed Satirical Comedy Starring Sean Penn, Matthew Fox, Travis Fimmel & More". Geektown.
- ^ Quinn, Karl (2023-10-11). "Australian TV show pulled from global release following Israel-Hamas conflict". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ Knox, David (2023-09-24). "C*A*U*G*H*T". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ "C*A*U*G*H*T review: help, the comedy's AWOL". ScreenHub Australia. 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
External links
edit- C*A*U*G*H*T at IMDb