TV series

The Straits

Name: The Straits
Released: 2012
Cast: Brian Cox, Rena Owen, Aaron Fa'aoso, Jimi Bani, Firass Dirani

2012· 1 season· 55 min episodesNR★ 6.2Ended

On ABC TV — From Matchbox Pictures

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Synopsis

Set among the turquoise waters and lethal wildlife of Australia’s Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, The Straits is an exotic, darkly humorous crime drama. The Montebellos are not your average Australian family. Modern day smugglers, their family business is transporting drugs into Australia and guns and exotic wildlife out, making use of ties of blood and loyalty in the Torres Strait Islands.

Themes

arms smuggling exotic island drug smuggling smuggling (contraband)papua new guinea queensland, australia torres strait

Episodes

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E1 The PropositionNext upFeb 2, 2012 · 55 min
Synopsis
When Harry, the head of a family of modern day smugglers, reveals his unexpected succession plan it sparks conflict in the family. Without his father's knowledge Noel sets up a methamphetamine lab in PNG.
Guest stars: Dan Wyllie (JoJo), Stewart Jones (P-Z), Sue Hayes (Ms Bertram), Vicki Saylor (Mandy Kukuam), Billy Segeyaro (Kips), Manua Illingworth (Bike Shop Owner), Matt Trevitt-Lyall (Male Home Buyer), Sarah Boulle (Policewoman)
E2 The Trouble With RaskolsFeb 2, 2012 · 55 min
Synopsis
When a PNG raskol dies after Noel's meth lab explodes, the dead raskol's brother goes to the family's home on Zey Island intent on revenge. Gary flees to Cairns prompting Harry, Marou and Noel to go to PNG to square things with the raskols and the expat Chinese trader, Quay Lin.
Guest stars: Bill Doa Neill (Dizzy), Raymond Doa Neill (Freedy), Christiaan Westerveld (Det Inspector Wong), Rita Dorante (Woman on Zey), Kim Gyngell (Paddy), Norah Bagiri (Auntie Karen), Dru Lee (Head Raskol), Malcolm Kennard (Inspector Sutherland)
E3 Yawor My LovelyFeb 9, 2012 · 55 min
Synopsis
A hired killer has Harry Montebello in his sights, while Sissi's revelations about Paddy's embezzlement of the family business force a deadly confrontation. Meanwhile, Gary's confession spells trouble for Lola.
Guest stars: Kim Gyngell (Paddy), Merwez Whaleboat (Auntie Lorraine), Sharon Wardle (Tasmin), Jack Heywood (Farmer), Melanie Nash (Nurse on Zey), Richard Cawthorne (Vlad), Malcolm Kennard (Inspector Sutherland), Chum Ehelepola (Joseph)
E4 The Hunt For VladFeb 16, 2012 · 56 min
Synopsis
While Harry's in hospital and his sons hunt down the hired killer, Sissi finds a large sum of money hidden inside Paddy's house and sets about leaving Cairns until prevented by Sutherland, a corrupt cop.
Guest stars: Richard Sutherland (Bonnie Doon), Norah Bagiri (Auntie Karen), Richard Cawthorne (Vlad), Deba Pilot (Uncle George), Andrew Bramble (Male Nurse), Lance Helms (Pharmacist), Malcolm Kennard (Inspector Sutherland), Chum Ehelepola (Joseph)
E5 EpiphaniesFeb 23, 2012 · 56 min
Synopsis
Police attention follows the blowing up of the clubhouse and Noel's siblings are angry with him. For the first time Marou believes he would make the better leader.
Guest stars: Mark Hambrow (Ambrose), Alexander Petersons (Gunter), Dru Lee (Head Raskol), Claire Tierney (Heather), Piers Freeman (Police Officer at Funeral), Malcolm Kennard (Inspector Sutherland), Chum Ehelepola (Joseph), Peter Kent (Boydie)
E6 The PriceMar 1, 2012 · 55 min
Synopsis
The family try to free Marou who is being tortured by the DC bikies, and are forced to name a price for his life. Meanwhile, Sissi encounters Paddy's nephew who has come looking for his disappeared relative.
Guest stars: Malcolm Kennard (Inspector Sutherland), Chum Ehelepola (Joseph), Peter Kent (Boydie), Alex George (Oliver), Arama Tabuai (Cousin Barry), Petale Tai (Cousin Leroy), Leon Cain (Humphries), Kelly Moran (Boydie's Neighbour)
E7 PoisonMar 8, 2012 · 55 min
Synopsis
Fresh out of hospital, Harry reasserts his authority and creates a plan to get Noel out of prison. Meanwhile, in an effort to earn their father's respect, Marou and Gary score a stash of drugs from a ship.
Guest stars: Alexander Petersons (Gunther), Thomas Van Donkelaar (Dave Cook), Paul He (Japanese Cook), Mirco Grillini (Truck Driver), Paul Cantoni (Truck Driver's Mate), Yasca Sinigaglia (Lero), Suzanne Wyatt (Jackie), Josh Hutchins (DC Bikie)
E8 The Big MistakeMar 15, 2012 · 55 min
Synopsis
In an attempt to win Kitty back, Harry ends his relationship with Natasha, thereby scuttling plans to get Noel out of prison. Meanwhile, Lola realises that Harry remembers everything and begs for forgiveness.
Guest stars: Rachael Blake (Natasha), Martin Sacks (Howard Reeman), Kenneth Kari (Kepas), Finn George Newman (Andrew), Zipporah Geagea (Mrs Titui), Martha Babao (Kepas' Mum), Kate Jenkinson (Antoinette), Laura Pike (Harry's Doctor)
E9 Dead ReckoningMar 22, 2012 · 55 min
Synopsis
Noel is on the run, from both the police and the DC bikies, and makes his getaway plan. Meanwhile, Harry is also desperately worried about Marou, who hasn't been seen since he disappeared with Lola.
Guest stars: Kate Jenkinson (Antoinette), Jasper Bagg (Two Stroke), Warren Clements (Squid), Bando Neliman (Hendy Titui), Damon Leftwich (Wils Titui), Aaron Guligo (Adi), Jimmy Mudu (Lolo), Mele-Ana Fa'aoso (Dylina)
E10 FatherhoodMar 29, 2012 · 55 min
Synopsis
Marou arrives on Zey Island and accuses Gary of creating the circumstances that led to Lola's death. Meanwhile, Sissi has discovered that Thomson is planning to leave town, but will she leave with him?
Guest stars: Cramer Cain (Eddie), Srisacd Sacdpraseuth (Quay Lin), Tasia Zalar (Bridget), James Mackay (Joel Thomson), Barry Lea (Cousin Leroy), Petale Tai (Nickson), Justin Smith (Puffs), Greg Kapernick (Kingsten)