Fisk (TV series) explained

Genre:Comedy
Composer:Kit Warhurst
Country:Australia
Language:English
Num Series:2
Num Episodes:12
Cinematography:Joanne Donahoe-Beckwith
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:26—28 minutes
Network:ABC TV

Fisk is an Australian television comedy series on ABC Television, first airing on 17 March 2021. The series revolves around the life of lawyer Helen Tudor-Fisk, who leaves Sydney for Melbourne after her career and marriage fall apart. She then finds work at a small solicitors that specialises in probate law.[1]

Cast

Main

Guest

Production

The first series was originally announced in late 2020 as Entitled.[2] Filming took place in North Melbourne and other locations during the global COVID-19 pandemic, with strict protocols on room density and proximity. Large groupings had to be avoided.[3]

The first series used many guest stars in cameo roles. These include Glenn Robbins, Marg Downey, Ed Kavalee, Glenn Ridge, Sam Pang, Colette Mann and Dave O'Neil.

In November 2021, it was announced that a second series had been commissioned by ABC. It was released in 2022.[4] Filming took place in the same locations, and Glenn Robbins and others made guest appearances.

In November 2023, it was announced a third series had been commissioned by ABC. It is scheduled to be released sometime in 2024.[5]

Episodes

Series 2 (2022)

Release and reception

The first series went to air on ABC TV from 17 March 2021.[6]

Viewership

Series 1
Series 2

Critical reception

Kylie Northover of the Sydney Morning Herald gave the series debut 3.5 out of 5 stars.[7] Luke Buckmaster in The Guardian gave the show 3 out of 5 stars, writing that the first episode was funnier than the rest.[8]

In September 2021 Fisk won the Best Series Award in the comedies competition at Europe's largest TV festival, Series Mania, in Lille, France. It beat six other series chosen for the event, including the multi-Emmy-nominated series Hacks, from HBO.[9]

Awards and nominations

|-|rowspan="2"|2021|rowspan="2"|AACTA Awards|Best Television Comedy Series|Fisk||rowspan="2"|[10] |-|Best Comedy Performer|Kitty Flanagan||-|rowspan="2"|2022|rowspan="6"|Logie Awards|Most Popular Actress|Kitty Flanagan||rowspan="2"||-|Most Popular Comedy Program|Fisk||-|rowspan="4"|2023|Most Popular Actress|Kitty Flanagan||rowspan="4"|[11] |-|Most Popular Actress|Julia Zemiro||-|Most Popular Comedy Program|Fisk||-|Most Outstanding Comedy Program|Fisk|

Home media

The first series of Fisk was released in Australia on DVD on 30 June 2021 from Roadshow Entertainment.[12] The second series has yet to be announced for release on physical media.

International broadcast

The first series is streaming on Netflix since August 2023,[13] and the second series is streaming on Netflix since December 2023.[14] Since 10 August 2023, the series is also able to be streamed on ITVX in the United Kingdom.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Knox . David . Airdate: Fisk . . 13 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240303061836/https://tvtonight.com.au/2021/02/airdate-fisk.html . 3 March 2024 . live . 26 May 2021.
  2. News: Knox. David. New series funded for ABC, SBS, Nine.. 20 April 2020. TV Tonight. 8 August 2023 . 3 March 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240303061556/https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/04/new-series-funded-for-abc-sbs-nine.html. Entitled: 6 x 30 Porchlight Films Genre Comedy Directors Kitty Flanagan, Tom Peterson Writers Kitty Flanagan, Penny Flanagan Producer Vincent Sheehan Executive Producers Greg Sitch, Liz Watts, Anita Sheehan Broadcaster ABC Synopsis A comedy series following probate lawyer, Helen Tudor-Fisk (Kitty Flanagan), as she navigates, death, money, grief, property, family and people’s unerring sense of entitlement..
  3. News: Knox. David. Kitty Flanagan, from the Whip Around to Fisk.... 3 March 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240303061129/https://tvtonight.com.au/2021/03/kitty-flanagan-from-the-whip-around-to-fisk.html/. 15 March 2021. TV Tonight. 25 May 2023 . “You’ll notice a lot of times people only come to the door because we weren’t allowed to have another person in the room. We had to change things a lot. Once you’ve got two cameras and a sound person, there might not be room for any actors!” she continues..
  4. News: Upfronts 2022: ABC. 10 February 2022. TV Tonight. en-AU . 25 November 2021 . David . Knox . 3 March 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240303060904/https://tvtonight.com.au/2021/11/upfronts-2022-abc.html . Fisk 6×30 The lady in brown returns. Helen Tudor-Fisk (Kitty Flanagan) is back, along with solicitor siblings Roz & Ray Gruber (Julia Zemiro and Marty Sheargold) and, of course, everyone’s favourite probate clerk/webmaster, George (Aaron Chen). With Roz stepping aside to start her own mediation business (within the Gruber offices) Helen is determined to take on a more senior role at Gruber & Associates. However, Helen’s grand vision to become partner soon comes unstuck when she’s featured in a current affairs show hit piece, and her main focus becomes trying to repair her damaged reputation. An Origma 45 production for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation with support from Film Victoria. Written by Kitty Flanagan and Penny Flanagan. Co-directed by Kitty Flanagan and Tom Peterson. Produced by Vincent Sheehan. Executive Producer Greg Sitch. ABC Executive Producers: Todd Abbott and Brett Sleigh..
  5. News: 2024 Upfronts: ABC. David . Knox . 9 November 2023. TV Tonight. en-AU . 2 March 2024 . 3 March 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240302041002/https%3A%2F%2Ftvtonight.com.au%2F2023%2F11%2F2024-upfronts-abc.html . Fisk Helen (Kitty Flanagan) is now a name partner at Gruber & Fisk which means new responsibilities and pressures, largely due to Ray (Marty Sheargold) having other things taking up his time. Things like his new (age appropriate) lady-love and her “fashion profiling” business. Meanwhile Roz (Julia Zemiro) has a midlife crisis, Viktor (Glenn Butcher) resigns as Roz’s assistant and George (Aaron Chen) jumps ship to work for Conch Mediation. On the home front, Helen has finally moved out into a place of her own. But true to form she soon gets her new neighbour offside. And in an ironic twist, Helen and Viktor become the stereotypical, over-emotional, irrational, bickering family members when Dad (John Gaden) decides to update his will. An Origma 45 production for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation with support from VicScreen. Written by Kitty Flanagan and Penny Flanagan. Directed by Kitty Flanagan and Tom Peterson. Produced by Vincent Sheehan and Nicole Minchin. Executive Producer Greg Sitch. ABC Commissioning Editors Todd Abbott and Brett Sleigh. Head of Scripted Rachel Okine..
  6. Web site: Knox. David. Filming begins on Kitty Flanagan comedy. 26 October 2020. TV Tonight. 17 March 2021. 3 March 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240303111634/https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/10/filming-begins-on-kitty-flanagan-comedy.html.
  7. News: 23 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231023002653/https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/kitty-flanagan-leads-a-terrific-cast-in-acerbic-new-comedy-20210309-p5790v.html . live . registration . Kylie . Northover . 12 March 2021 . Kitty Flanagan leads a terrific cast in acerbic new comedy. Sydney Morning Herald. 2021-03-14.
  8. News: 23 October 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231023053351/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/mar/17/fisk-review-kitty-flanagan-anchors-enjoyable-but-patchy-legal-comedy. Fisk review – Kitty Flanagan anchors enjoyable but patchy legal comedy. 17 March 2021. The Guardian . Luke . Buckmaster.
  9. 2021-09-03. FISK takes the top comedy gong at Series Mania. 2022-01-18. TV Blackbox. en-AU . 3 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240303103333/https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2021/09/03/fisk-takes-the-top-comedy-gong-at-series-mania/ . live.
  10. Web site: Winners & Nominees. aacta.org. 20 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240303110111/https://www.aacta.org/aacta-awards/winners-and-nominees/2021-aacta-awards/ . 3 March 2024 . live.
  11. Web site: Knox. David. Logie Awards 2023: nominees. 19 June 2023. TV Tonight. 20 July 2023. 3 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240303105349/https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/06/tv-week-logie-awards-2023-nominees.html . live.
  12. Web site: Fisk DVD. sanity.com.au. 20 July 2023.
  13. News: Kelly. Vivienne. 'Fisk' Added to Netflix. 1 August 2023. Variety Australia. Brag Media. 8 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231207155121/https://au.variety.com/2023/tv/news/fisk-netflix-9727/. 7 December 2023 . dead.
  14. Web site: 'Fisk' Season 2 scheduled for December 2023 Netflix release in select regions, know where will it be available. 18 November 2023. The Economic Times. 6 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20240303104735/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/fisk-season-2-scheduled-for-december-2023-netflix-release-in-select-regions-know-where-will-it-be-available/articleshow/105299917.cms. 3 March 2024 . live.
  15. Web site: ABC Commercial Sells 'Fisk' to ITV. 9 August 2023. VideoAge International. TV Trade Media. 10 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20240303104840/https://www.videoageinternational.net/2023/08/09/news/abc-commercial-sells-fisk-to-itv/ . 3 March 2024 . live.

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