KGB (TV series)
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
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| Producer | Taryne Laffar |
| Cinematography | Michael McDermott |
| Running time | 6 minutes |
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| Network | ABC |
| Release | 7 July 2019 |
KGB is an Australian comedy television series.[1] Created and directed by Luke and Dan Riches, it starred Clarence Ryan and Bjorn Stewart as a pair of detectives in the Perth suburbs of Koondoola, Girrawheen and Balga.[2][3] It was released by the ABC for NAIDOC Week in 2019[4] and had nearly 100,000 plays in its first two weeks.[5]
Cast
- Clarence Ryan as Jack
- Bjorn Stewart as Nigel
- Mark Coles Smith as William
- Jesse Phillips as David
- Aaron L. McGrath as Roland
- Genevieve Morris as Captain Stokes
- Ningali Lawford as Jack's Mum
- Lynette Narkle as Aunty Doris
Reception
Writing in X-Press Magazine Natalie Giles gave it 9/10. She writes "Brilliantly timed comedic moments from the cast following some sharply tuned writing from the Riches brothers, and we can only hope that this short web series sets a precedent for a full season if the ABC comes to the party."[3] Travis Akbar of the Curb says "Overall, KGB is fun ride. Well written, passionately acted and funny at all times, it not something you want to miss."[6]
Awards
- 10th AACTA Awards
- Best Online Drama or Comedy - Dan Riches, Luke Riches, Taryne Laffar, Lauren Elliott - nominated[7]
References
- ^ Knowles, Rachael (2 April 2020), "Hilarious and heartfelt: the searing new series from the Perth suburbs", The National Indigenous Times
- ^ Myles, Cameron (11 July 2019), "Now there's a television show poking fun at why the West is wild", Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ a b Giles, Natalie (11 July 2019), "KGB gets 9/10 Deadly stars", X-Press Magazine
- ^ Anderson, Ben (7 July 2019), "KGB sitcom brings Aboriginal characters and Perth stories to TV", The West Australian
- ^ Clarke, Jenna (20 July 2019), "Spotlight on KGB", The West Australian
- ^ Akbar, Travis (27 December 2019), "KGB Review – Short Lived, but Terrific", The Curb
- ^ Keast, Jackie (2 November 2020), "'Babyteeth', 'Mystery Road', 'Stateless' score early AACTA nods", If