Underbelly

TV SERIES 2008 6 SEASONS

Overview

Underbelly is an Australian television true crime-drama series, each series is a stand alone story based on real-life events.

This production, originally released in 2008, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.3 across its 6 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Drama.
• Produced in Australia, Ireland.
• Original Language: English.

Starring Cast

Jared Daperis

Joseph Leslie Theodore 'Squizzy' Taylor

Seasons

Underbelly

13 Episodes • Aired 2008-02-13

This series is loosely based on the real events of the 1995–2004 gangland war in Melbourne. It depicts the key players in Melbourne's criminal underworld, including the Carlton Crew and their rival, Carl Williams.

A Tale of Two Cities

13 Episodes • Aired 2009-02-09

This series is loosely based on real events that stemmed from the marijuana trade centred around the New South Wales town of Griffith. The timeline of the series is the years between 1976 and 1987. A Tale of Two Cities primarily depicts the Mr. Asia drug syndicate and its influence on crime in Australia. Among the characters presented are real-life criminals Robert Trimbole, Terry Clark, George Freeman, Christopher Dale Flannery and the Kane Brothers.

The Golden Mile

13 Episodes • Aired 2010-04-11

This series is loosely based on real events that stemmed from the nightclub scene of the Sydney suburb of Kings Cross. The timeline of the series is from the years between 1988 and 1999. It primarily depicts the running of Kings Cross and the corruption of police leading up to the 1995 Wood Royal Commission. Among the characters presented are John Ibrahim, Kim Hollingsworth, George Freeman, Lenny McPherson and MP John Hatton.

Razor

13 Episodes • Aired 2011-08-21

This series details real events that occurred in Sydney between 1927 and 1936. The series depicts the "razor gangs" who controlled the city's underworld during the era and the violent war between the two "vice queen" powers, Tilly Devine and Kate Leigh.