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Comment: Both the cast and episodes sections are currently uncited, which needs to be addressed - the episode section also needs to be cleaned up (I'd suggest using the table from other TV shows as a basis for this). Once these are addressed I see no reason this couldn't be accepted. Turnagra (talk) 22:54, 3 November 2023 (UTC)
| Caught | |
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| Written by | Kick Gurry |
| Directed by | Kick Gurry |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Richard Breakspear |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Producers |
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| Cinematography | Alex Dufficy |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Stan |
| Release | 28 September 2023 |
Caught, stylised as C*A*U*G*H*T, is an Australian comedy television series which streams on Stan and ITV. Four Australian soldiers sent on a mission to a war-torn country are captured by freedom fighters and produce a hostage video that goes viral.The Australian series was the first commission produced for the Australian streaming service. It comes from the production company Deeper Water Films and Little Bird Films. The International Distributors are Fremantle. It is written and directed by Kick Gurry with Executive Producer Sean Penn.[1] The series is Produced by John and Michael Schwarz and Brendan Donoghue.[2] The first season, consisting of six episodes, premiered in its entirety on 28 September 2023.[3]
Cast edit
Main Cast edit
- Ben O’Toole as Rowdy Gaines, a thirty-year-old man-child with a hair-trigger temper and a never-ending thirst for misadventure, Rowdy has a sick daughter, Indy, and sees the plan to become famous as his way to find true freedom and save Indy.
- Kick Gurry as Dylan Fox, once an aspiring actor on the cusp of his big break, Dylan became a laughing stock when a breakfast television skit went terribly wrong. Now hiding out as a soldier, he is quickly convinced that he could find redemption, and perfect his acting skills, in the wilds of Behati-Prinsloo!
- Lincoln Younes as Albhanis Mouwad, a pansexual Lebanese Australian with a giant dick that his father has always resented him for, Albhanis believes he has brought shame upon his family and that military glory is the only way to bring honour back. But if he could become famous, all might be forgiven back home!
- Alexander England as Phil Choi, raised by Korean parents who until recently he believed were his biological mother and father, Phil Choi is on a wild journey of personal discovery.
- Fayssal Bazzi as Director Bustard, who is hell bent on stopping the exploitation of his beloved Behati-Prinsloo. Charismatic, ruthless and a little simple, his desire to have the boys killed shifts when he sees an opportunity to grow awareness of his country’s plight through the boys’ notoriety.
- Rebecca Breeds as Josie Justice, an ambitious young reporter whose career tanked with an ill-timed use of the ‘c’ word, Josie has been relegated to the doldrums of a podcast with zero listeners. Josie pursues the boys’ story with vigour, using them to break free of being pigeon-holed, and to make real her dreams of national news stardom.
- Matthew Fox as Lt. Pete, an American special forces soldier conducting convert operations in Behati-Prinsloo, when Lt Pete is captured alongside the boys, he quickly resets his goals and becomes hell bent on exposing the truth behind the Australians’ plan for fame!
- Bella Heathcote as Jemima Justice, the younger sister of Josie, Jemima is a military attaché and note taker for Minister of Defense, Colonel Bishop. With a passion for all things covert and dreams of being a whistleblower, Jemima quickly sees the boys’ story as a way to make her mark on this corrupt world.
- Bryan Brown as Prime Minister Warren Whistle, more interested in his alleged sporting prowess than anything of consequence, the PM – also likely in cognitive decline – manages to stay completely disconnected from everything related to the boys’ journey. His real mission is to make sure nobody can jump higher than him!
- Erik Thomson as Colonel Bishop, the Minister of Defence in Australia’s Whistle-led Government, Colonel Bishop – not actually a colonel – dreams of being a wartime politician. He’s also the reason the boys are in Behati-Prinsloo, having sent them in on a vital secret mission – to erase a dick pic!
- Travis Fimmel as the Dingo, a ruthless, secret, Australian mercenary who arrives in Behati-Prinsloo with one goal – cancel and silence the Australians! The Dingo, himself searching for his own place in the world, connects with Phil Choi and his search for the meaning in his identity. With memories of his childhood – the Dingo longs for a more choreographed life – as a dancer!
- Sean Penn as Sean Penn, a major film star on the Hollywood A list, Sean is looking for a way to course-correct his derailed career. Just as the boys are on the cusp of their own fame, Sean offers to swap his life for theirs, pushing himself into the spotlight and shunting the boys back into the shadows.
Episodes edit
| No. | Title | Original air date | Prod. code | ||
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| 1 | 1 | "Everybody loves Australians" | Kick Gurry | Kick Gurry | 28 September 2023 |
| 2 | 2 | "Blue Checkmark" | Kick Gurry | Kick Gurry | 28 September 2023 |
| 3 | 3 | "Content" | Kick Gurry | Kick Gurry | 28 September 2023 |
| 4 | 4 | "Cancelled" | Kick Gurry | Kick Gurry | 28 September 2023 |
| 5 | 5 | "The Greatest Show, man" | Kick Gurry | Kick Gurry | 28 September 2023 |
| 6 | 6 | "Deep Fake" | Kick Gurry | Kick Gurry | 28 September 2023 |
Reception edit
The show was met with a majority of positive reviews. Andrew Mercado of Mediaweek wrote "5 stars, massive thumbs up".[4] Lenny Ann Low of The Sydney Morning herald wrote that "This satire of war, celebrity and media takes up where M*A*S*H left off".[5] Brrittany Jenke of Variety wrote that it was "shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest hits".[6] While Laura Masia at Pedestrian proclaimed "The Return Of Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy Is Here".[7] Nick L Barrow of Nova Stream warned that "If you don't find Borat funny - This show is not for you".[8] Not all reviews were positive. Stephan A Russel at Media Screen Hub wrote "C*A*U*G*H*T works to death the rock-bottom ocker stereotypes that inexplicably made Crocodile Dundee one of the biggest hits we have ever exported".
References edit
- ^ Kelly, Vivienne (2022-09-28). "Sean Penn Joins Cast of Stan Original 'Caught' from Aussie Kick Gurry". Variety Australia. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (2022-09-28). "Sean Penn & Matthew Fox Cast In Australian Comedy Series 'C*A*U*G*H*T' For Streamer Stan, ITVX Takes UK Rights From Fremantle". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ "Airdate: C*A*U*G*H*T | TV Tonight". www.tvtonight.com.au. 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ Mercado, Andrew (2023-09-28). "Mercado on TV: C*A*U*G*H*T and other great long weekend viewing". Mediaweek. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ Low, Lenny Ann (2023-09-22). "This satire of war, celebrity and media takes up where M*A*S*H left off". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ Lochrie, Conor (2023-09-18). "Don't Miss Your Chance to Be Part of the Captive Audience for the Stan Original Series 'C*A*U*G*H*T'". Variety Australia. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ Masia, Laura (2023-09-25). "The Return Of Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy Is Here & Stan's New Series C*A*U*G*H*T Proves My Point". PEDESTRIAN.TV. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ "TV Review - C*A*U*G*H*T". Novastream. 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2023-10-24.