Mercy Peak Explained

Genre:Drama
Composer:Joel Haines
Country:New Zealand
Language:English
Num Series:3
Num Episodes:60
Producer:John Laing
Cinematography:Mark Olsen
Runtime:60 minutes
Company:South Pacific Pictures
Channel:TV One

Mercy Peak was a New Zealand television series that ran for three seasons on local network TV One, between 2001 and 2004. The series rated well in New Zealand (especially in its second series) and won multiple awards for its cast. Though an ensemble show, Mercy Peak centres on a doctor (played by Sara Wiseman) who leaves the city to work at a hospital in the small town of Bassett. She works alongside stuffy but caring doctor William Kingsley (Jeffrey Thomas from Shark in the Park). The series was produced by Auckland company South Pacific Pictures; a number of those who worked on the show would have a big hand in South Pacific Pictures hit Outrageous Fortune, including co-creator Rachel Lang, directors Mark Beesley and Simon Bennett, and producer John Laing.

Cast

Episodes

Series 3 (2003–04)

Reception

The show won three awards at the 2002 New Zealand Television Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Tim Balme), Best Supporting Actress (Alison Bruce), and Best Script.[1] It won a further two awards at the following year's ceremony: Best Actor (Jeffrey Thomas) and Best Supporting Actress (Alison Bruce).[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Awards celebrate the best on the box . . 29 June 2002 . 18 August 2009.
  2. News: Public chooses Campbell at NZ Television Awards . . 22 August 2003 . 18 August 2009.