James Griffin
Director
Serial Killers (2003)
Season 1
This seven-part comedy involves a group of soap opera writers, actors and the network they have to answer to. Stressed scriptwriter Pauline (Robyn Malcolm) deals with her ex and the rest of her unruly writing team — plus the demands of her patronising producer (Tandi Wright).
Released Dec. 31, 2003
Episode 42 min
None+
S1E1 - On the Origin of Species
The writers of the Medical Soap Opera, 'Heart of Hearts' discuss the latest episode.
Jan. 1, 2004, midnight
S1E2 - Control, Alt, Delete
The writers are called into the office at the weekend to be introduced to a new writing tool, and find themselves locked in.
Jan. 1, 2004, midnight
S1E3 - Big Hairy Balls
Patrick wants his character to "grow a pair". Matt has car parking problems.
Jan. 1, 2004, midnight
S1E4 - I Am the Resurrection
The network wants the writers to bring back a character they just killed off. Simone discovers she has been made the office memo-reader.
Jan. 1, 2004, midnight
S1E5 - Product Placement
Matt makes a radical suggestion for character development, which takes on a life of its own. The show has a new sponsor, a fast-food outlet, which outrages the writing team. Matt borrows a production car and crashes it.
Jan. 1, 2004, midnight
S1E6 - Steering the Waka
Elizabeth wants to assert her Maori heritage.
Jan. 1, 2004, midnight
S1E7 - The Virgin Birth
One of the actresses announces in a magazine interview that she is pregnant. Simone is nominated for an award.
Jan. 1, 2004, midnight
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 42 min.
Released: Dec. 31, 2003
Last Air Date: Jan. 1, 2004, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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