Class of '07 explained
| Genre: | Comedy
Apocalyptic
Survival |
| Creator: | Kacie Anning |
| Director: | Kacie Anning |
| Music: | Bryony Marks |
| Producer: | Mimi Butler |
| Cinematography: | Bruce Young |
| Runtime: | 30 minutes |
| Country: | Australia |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 8 |
| Channel: | Prime Video |
Class Of '07 is an Australian apocalyptic survival comedy[1] streaming television series created by Kacie Anning, and starring Emily Browning, Megan Smart, and Caitlin Stasey. It premiered on Prime Video on March 17, 2023. It received largely positive reviews who notably praised its humor, characters and cast performances (specially those of Browning, Smart and Stasey).
Synopsis
An apocalyptic tidal wave hits during the 10-year reunion of an all-girls high school. The group has to find a way to survive on the island peak of their old high school campus, while dealing with old high school drama.[2]
Cast
- Emily Browning as Zoe Miller
- Megan Smart as Amelia Collins
- Caitlin Stasey as Saskia Van Der Beek
- Claire Lovering as Genevieve Tuke
- Emma Horn as Renee Williams
- Steph Tisdell as Phoebe Stewart
- Sana'a Shaik as Teresa Almas (née Al'Amin)
- Rose Flanagan as Laura Cunningham
- Chi Nguyen as Megan Vu
- Bernie Van Tiel as Tegan Florres
- Sarah Krndija as Sandy Cooper-Reid
- Debra Lawrance as Sister Bicky
- Rosaleen Cox as Sarah K
- Julia Savage as Young Zoe
- Holly Simon as Young Amelia
- Shay Cohen as Young Saskia
Production
Class of '07 was first announced on May 18, 2021.[3] On December 13, 2021, it was reported that production had begun in Australia, through Matchbox Pictures,[2] starring Emily Browning, Caitlin Stasey, and Megan Smart.[4] The all-female ensemble comedy series was created, written, and directed by Kacie Anning.[2] It was filmed in and around Sydney.[5]
Release
The eight-part, 30-minute series premiered on Prime Video on March 17, 2023.[6]
Reception
Anna Govert of Paste called the series "a brutal and raw examination of womanhood and the aftereffects of high school, a love letter to female friendships, and a raunchy and rowdy good time to boot."[7] Katie Cunningham of The Guardian gave it 3 out of 5 stars, calling the cast "utterly charming" and concluding that the series "finds its rhythm as it gets further along."[8]
See also
- List of Australian television series
Notes and References
- Web site: Prime Video’s Survivalist Comedy Class of ‘07 Is Another Apocalyptic Banger . 2024-07-14 . Paste Magazine . en-US.
- News: Frater . Patrick . All-Female 'Class of '07' Starts Production for Amazon Prime Video in Australia . 15 March 2023 . Variety . 13 December 2021.
- News: Slatter . Sean . Amazon unveils seven new Australian originals . 15 March 2023 . IF . 18 May 2021.
- News: Keast . Jackie . Emily Browning, Caitlin Stasey and Megan Smart to lead Amazon's 'Class of '07' . 15 March 2023 . IF . 14 December 2021.
- News: Mansour . Chanelle . Here's Why You Might Recognise The School In 'Class Of '07' . 15 March 2023 . Elle . 12 March 2023.
- News: Mansour . Chanelle . A Post-Apocalyptic, Female-Driven Comedy Comes To Life With 'Class Of '07' . 15 March 2023 . Elle . 20 February 2023.
- News: Govert . Anna . Prime Video's Survivalist Comedy Class of '07 Is Another Apocalyptic Banger . 17 March 2023 . Paste . 15 March 2023.
- News: Cunningham . Katie . Class of '07 review – apocalyptic high school reunion comedy gets better as it goes . 17 March 2023 . The Guardian . 15 March 2023.
