The slap, an nbc miniseries about a man who slapped another familys unruly child, has prompted heated conversation, at least in brooklyn. Feb 11, 2015 nbc has advertised its new miniseries the slap as provocative. As reported earlier, nbc has cancelled their thursdays at 10pm drama allegiance from the schedule effective immediately. Based on the book by christos tsiolkas and australian television series of the same name, the slap is produced by matchbox pictures and stars peter sarsgaard, thandie newton, uma thurman, zachary quinto, melissa george, thomas sadoski and brian cox. The first time i saw the trailer for the show, i didnt. The slap is a tv series starring brian cox, melissa george, and lucas hedges. Nbcs new miniseries the slap didnt land much of a blow with its series premiere thursday night, debuting to lukewarm ratings. Nbcs new miniseries the slap strikes more than just nerves.
The new tv drama dubbed the slap hits nbc nbc2 news. It is an adaptation of the australian series the slap, which in turn was based on christos tsiolkas s novel the slap. Though the upcoming eightpart miniseries tackles issues of. There are murders most foul in the new sixpart docuseries the jinx.
Attempting it on nbc is the right move at the right time. Nbcs new version of the slap is a worthy substitute, with a strong cast and a vivid. Michael nouri in nbcs new miniseries, the slap resident. 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. The slap is an american family drama television miniseries, which aired on nbc from. The event series chronicles the fallout of what happens when a man slaps another couples misbehaving child at a family bbq. Each of the show s eight installments told the story of the aftermath of a birthday party from the perspective of a different character. Cnns lisa france breaks down the slap, a new miniseries premiering on nbc that explores what happens when someone slaps another persons child. The slap is an american family drama television miniseries, which aired on nbc from february 12 to april 2, 2015.
Nbc has given a 10episode order to emerald city, an ozthemed drama from siberia creatorshowrunner matthew arnold. It is an adaptation of the australian series the slap, which was based on christos tsiolkass novel the slap. The eightpart event series premieres thursday, 12 february, at 8pm est on nbc. In the final courtroom scene of nbcs the slap, as judgment was being. The slap, an nbc miniseries that begins on thursday, is a remarkable feat a sophisticated, suspenseful comedy of ill manners that seems much more. Lucas hedges kill the messenger has signed on as a regular and penn badgley gossip girl is set as a recurring in the 8episode miniseries. Thursday night marks the beginning of nbcs the slap, the eightepisode event that centers on the fallout after a man slaps another couples misbehaving child at. A once happy family suddenly begins to fall apart following a. The order comes after josh friedman, who supervised the.
Its not like there was any question but nbc has confirmed that there wont be a second season of the slap, their lowrated thursday night miniseries. Nbcs the slap is premiering on thursday, and critics are already crediting the show for pushing new boundaries on broadcast tv. The new tv drama dubbed the slap is based on a bestselling novel from australia. The allstar cast of the slap discusses the nbc event series. Mar 22, 2015 the slap, an nbc miniseries about a man who slapped another familys unruly child, has prompted heated conversation, at least in brooklyn. We need to set the example, to prevent the disasters which happen in this series. Watch the latest episodes of the slap or get episode details on nbc. Feb 12, 2015 the inciting incident of the series, the eponymous slap, takes place at hectors sarsgaards 40 th birthday party.
The inciting incident of the series, the eponymous slap, takes place at hectors sarsgaards 40 th birthday party. Feb 06, 2015 cnns lisa france breaks down the slap, a new miniseries premiering on nbc that explores what happens when someone slaps another persons child. Lyrics are something like deep in to the night, with the moonlight as my guide, i could wander through the paths and make my way to natures shroud and i look up to the sky and i know youre still alive, but i wonder where you are i call your name into the dark. Nbc sets alldrama thursday, tuesday multicamera comedy block in midseason. A once happy family suddenly begins to fall apart following a seemingly minor incident in which a man slaps another couples misbehaving child. Jan 19, 2015 an allstar cast including uma thurman, zachary quinto, peter sarsgaard, brian cox, thandie newton and melissa george in the story of how a man slapping someone elses child has a huge. Apr 03, 2015 nbc is billing the slap as a miniseries so it doesnt seem like theres any danger of the series being cancelled. Watch the latest episodes of the slap or get episode details on. Feb 06, 2015 but first up is the offbeat, eighthour limited series the slap 7 p. Dec 12, 2014 nbc sets alldrama thursday, tuesday multicamera comedy block in midseason. We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences.
Note that the blacklist has its new home at 9pm, between the slap and new series. Feb 08, 2015 yet the fallout of one such fictional incident is the topic explored indepth in nbc s the slap, an eightpart. If youve seen any of nbcs recent promos for its new miniseries the slap, you may have been tricked into thinking that zachary quintos harry is the lone bad guy in a group of dogooders. Glowering brute, the judge took the time to admonish the. At the end of the day, it does provide, because it doesnt. 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. It is an adaptation of the australian series the slap, which was based on. Hugo he who gets slapped, seems like a bit of a caricature of an overprotective new age mum. The eightpart series is based on a 2011 australian limited series of the same name that was itself based on a wellreceived novel. Each of the shows eight installments told the story of the aftermath of a birthday party from the perspective of.
With brian cox, melissa george, lucas hedges, marin ireland. This series is based on the book by christos tsiolkas and the australian television series of the same name. However, if the ratings are bad enough, they could certainly pull it before. Jan 19, 2014 additionally, nbc has ordered the eightpart miniseries the slap. The slaps closing chapter was, as willa paskin said of the premiere. The first time i saw the trailer for the show, i didnt think they could make a series about a single incident. In eighthour miniseries, a big, strong man slaps another couples unruly child. The repercussions of a brief, but violent act play out in a new miniseries starting thursday night on nbc. But by watching this series, we may gain some insight into. Feb 12, 2015 nbc has advertised its new miniseries the slap as provocative.
Breaking news nbc sets debuts for new dramas allegiance. Nbc will seek to change that on thursday when it debuts the slap, a limited series that uses a recalcitrant youth and one adults aggressive reaction to him as the jumpingoff point for a. Nbc adapting australian miniseries the slap hollywood. Its an unflinching look at how one little slap can have a huge impact. Dec 12, 2014 nbc sets debuts for new dramas allegiance, a. But by watching this series, we may gain some insight into being better people and caring neighbors. Feb 11, 2015 the slap, an nbc miniseries that begins on thursday, is a remarkable feat a sophisticated, suspenseful comedy of ill manners that seems much more like a showtime or netflix drama than a.
Nbc is billing the slap as a miniseries so it doesnt seem like theres any danger of the series being cancelled. The slap is a tv series starring brian cox, melissa george. An eightepisode adaptation of the slap premiered on nbc on 12 february 2015, in which melissa george reprised her role of. Mom gets an unexpected promotion, babylon concludes as a new investigation begins, mystic falls prepares goodbyes for two of its own and nbc unleashes the slap. Zachary quinto, thandie newton, uma thurman lead a strong cast in a charged family drama. But first up is the offbeat, eighthour limited series the slap 7 p. What we ended up doing was moving the trial to the end of the series and showing. Better late than never has given me the opportunity of a lifetime to. When a man slaps another couples misbehaving child at a backyard family barbecue, an unflinching drama unfolds on the slap. Go to for breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service. Unfortunately, the slap is very much the wrong result. Feb 12, 2015 thursday night marks the beginning of nbc s the slap, the eightepisode event that centers on the fallout after a man slaps another couples misbehaving child at a family barbeque. Meanwhile, abc won the night in the key demographic with.
In new zealand, this series first aired on tv3 each wednesday at 8. Browse popular to find your favorite show in the nbcuniversal family of networks on nbc. The slap miniseries premieres thursday on nbc boston. Veteran actor michael nouri is appearing in five of nbcs eightepisode miniseries, the slap. Its an intense drama of manners that, to its credit, steers clear of the capes and corpses that. Nbc orders wizard of oz series, mini the slap hollywood. The event series chronicles the fallout of what happens when a man slaps another couples misbehaving child at a. Additionally, nbc has ordered the eightpart miniseries the slap.
Is it a big enough success that the network will want to make a second season somehow or. The show features an impressive cast, and its based on an awardwinning australian miniseries that itself is based on an award. The slap is a bold, provocative television drama that forensically examines the mores and morality of contemporary middleclass life. The slap is a guidebook to show how we should react, when others dont know how. Nbc promoted the slap as a miniseries but, if it had been a ratings. When a man slaps another couples misbehaving child at a backyard family barbecue, an unflinching drama. Nbcs the slap finds resonance in park slope, brooklyn. In the final courtroom scene of nbcs the slap, as judgment was being passed down in the case of unsupportable hippie stereotype vs. Watch the new show starring the blacklists ryan eggold. It was first broadcast on abc1 from 6 october to 24 november 2011. Feb 12, 2015 nbc will seek to change that on thursday when it debuts the slap, a limited series that uses a recalcitrant youth and one adults aggressive reaction to him as the jumpingoff point for a. An allstar cast including uma thurman, zachary quinto, peter sarsgaard, brian cox, thandie newton and melissa george in the story of how a man slapping someone elses child has a huge. Adapted from a novel turned into a compelling australian series that received sparse u. The miniseries was filmed on location in new york city substituting for the novels setting of melbourne and features melissa george.
Nbc recently unveiled a new miniseries on thursday nights the slap. Nbcs miniseries the slap if you havent heard about this show yet, you may be able to guess what this series is about from the title. Feb 11, 2015 nbc s the slap is an event series in the most literal sense of the term. If youve seen any of nbc s recent promos for its new miniseries the slap, you may have been tricked into thinking that zachary quintos harry is the lone bad guy in a group of dogooders. The song that plays while ritchie is taking pictures of the carousel. Much has changed in adapting nbcs miniseries the slap which is based on a 2011 australian series for an american audience, but one thing has remained constant star melissa george. Feb 10, 2015 adapted from a novel turned into a compelling australian series that received sparse u. Lisa cholodenko to direct nbc miniseries the slap deadline.
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