The Slap (American TV series) explained

Alt Name:NBC's The Slap
Genre:Drama
Narrated:Victor Garber
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:8
Producer:Rudd Simmons
Editor:Plummy Tucker
Cinematography:Frankie G. DeMarco
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:42–43 minutes
Channel:NBC

The Slap is an American drama television miniseries, which aired on NBC from February 12 to April 2, 2015. It is an adaptation of the Australian series of the same name, which was based on Christos Tsiolkas' 2008 novel of the same name. Each episode tells the events of the aftermath of a birthday party from the perspective of a different character. Jon Robin Baitz wrote the teleplay and Lisa Cholodenko directed the pilot episode.

Plot

The miniseries revolves around the aftermath of a birthday party for a middle-aged city employee where Harry Apostolou slaps someone else's misbehaving child, Hugo, after he attempts to hit another child with a bat and kicks Harry in the leg. Hugo's mother, Rosie, insists on criminal charges, claiming that Harry's slap has caused Hugo PTSD. Though Rosie's diagnosis is later undermined when Hugo mentions how much he misses seeing Harry, the case slowly makes its way to court. Each episode tells the story from the perspective of a different character.

Cast

Production

The miniseries was filmed on location in New York City (substituting for the novel's setting of Melbourne) and features Melissa George, who also played the role of Rosie in the original 2011 Australian adaptation of The Slap novel. Direction was by Michael Morris, Lisa Cholodenko, and Ken Olin. The series was written by Jon Robin Baitz, Walter F. Parkes, and Christos Tsiolkas. Costumes were designed by Jennifer von Mayrhauser and art direction was by Alison Ford. Mary-Louise Parker was originally cast as Anouk, but she had to drop out due to pneumonia and was replaced by Uma Thurman.[8]

Reception

NBC's The Slap has a 67% on Rotten Tomatoes—according to the site’s critical consensus, “Though the characters verge on stereotypes, they are aptly executed by The Slap's bright cast, allowing the show's topical themes to shine through in a provocative, meaningful way.”[9] On Metacritic, the show has a 62 rating based on 33 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[10]

Notes and References

  1. News: Andreeva. Nellie. Peter Sarsgaard & Mary-Louise Parker To Star in NBC Miniseries 'The Slap'. August 9, 2014. Deadline Hollywood. July 25, 2014.
  2. News: Kevin . Noonan . Thandie Newton, Melissa George Join NBC's 'The Slap' . . October 3, 2014 . December 18, 2014.
  3. News: Thomas Sadoski Joins Mini 'The Slap'; Michael Nathanson Upped On 'The Knick' . . October 8, 2014 . February 12, 2015.
  4. Web site: Siede . Caroline . Zachary Quinto and Brian Cox join NBC's The Slap . . 10 September 2014 . 10 September 2014.
  5. News: Michael Nouri Joins NBC's The Slap . . January 23, 2015.
  6. News: Makenzie Leigh Books Three TV Roles . . October 6, 2014 . April 27, 2015.
  7. News: Lucas Hedges & Penn Badgley Join 'The Slap' Miniseries On NBC; 'Full Circle' Sets Cast . . October 20, 2014 . April 27, 2015.
  8. News: Ausiello . Michael . October 31, 2014 . NBC Recast Scoop: Uma Thurman In, Mary-Louise Parker Out in The Slap . . April 15, 2015.
  9. Web site: The Slap (Season 1) . Rotten Tomatoes.
  10. Web site: The Slap (2015). Metacritic.

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