Wanted (2016 Australian TV series)

Wanted
Promotional title card for Wanted
Created by
Directed by
Starring
Composer(s) Michael Yezerski
Country of origin Australia
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 12 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Producer(s)
  • Andrew Walker
  • Richard Bell
  • Chloe Smith
Cinematography
  • John Stokes
  • Simon Raby
Editor(s)
  • James Manché
  • Andrew Macneil
  • Paul Maxwell
Running time 44–46 minutes
Production company(s)
Distributor Universal Media Studios International
Release
Original network Seven Network
Picture format 576i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV) (2017– )
Audio format Stereophonic
Original release 9 February 2016 (2016-02-09) – present (present)
External links
Website

Wanted is an Australian drama television series which premiered on the Seven Network in Australia on 9 February 2016.[1][2][3] The first season consisted of six episodes.[4] It was renewed for a six-episode second season,[5][6] which premiered with a double-episode on 5 June 2017.[7]

The series was renewed for a third season to air on October 15, 2018.[8]

Plot

The series follows two complete strangers, Lola and Chelsea, who intervene in a fatal carjacking while waiting at a suburban bus stop, and are subsequently thrust into a chase from authorities across Australia with a vehicle filled with cash. The strangers must rely solely on each other while they are on the run.

Cast and characters

Episodes

Season 1 (2016)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateAus. viewers
(millions)
11"Episode 1"Peter TemplemanTimothy Hobart9 February 2016 (2016-02-09)1.18[12]
22"Episode 2"Peter TemplemanJohn Ridley16 February 2016 (2016-02-16)0.92[13]
33"Episode 3"Peter TemplemanKirsty Fisher23 February 2016 (2016-02-23)0.90[14]
44"Episode 4"Jennifer LeaceyJohn Ridley1 March 2016 (2016-03-01)0.96[15]
55"Episode 5"Jennifer LeaceyJohn Ridley8 March 2016 (2016-03-08)0.87[16]
66"Episode 6"Jennifer LeaceyTimothy Hobart8 March 2016 (2016-03-08)0.76[17]

Season 2 (2017)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateAus. viewers
(millions)
71"Episode 1"Rob SarkiesTimothy Hobart5 June 2017 (2017-06-05)0.70[18]
82"Episode 2"Rob SarkiesJohn Ridley5 June 2017 (2017-06-05)0.53[19]
93"Episode 3"Rob SarkiesJohn Ridley12 June 2017 (2017-06-12)0.63[20]
104"Episode 4"Peter SalmonJohn Ridley19 June 2017 (2017-06-19)0.76[21]
115"Episode 5"Peter SalmonTimothy Hobart & Sarah Smith26 June 2017 (2017-06-26)0.58[22]
126"Episode 6"Peter TemplemanTimothy Hobart & John Ridley & Paddy Macrae3 July 2017 (2017-07-03)0.63[23]

Production

The series was first announced in August 2015, following an undisclosed funding amount from Screen Australia[24][25] and investment of AU$527,768 from Screen Queensland.[26] The series was filmed in various locations across Queensland.[27]

Upon its announcement, Shirley Barrett was named as director,[25] however Peter Templeman and Jennifer Leacey were later named as directors.[28] The series is created by Rebecca Gibney and Richard Bell, the co-founders of R&R Productions which is the production company behind the series, along with Matchbox Pictures.[27] The series will be distributed internationally by Universal Media Studios International.[29]

Production began in September 2015[29] and wrapped in early December of the same year, totalling 10 weeks across 60 locations.[2]

In August 2016, it was confirmed that Wanted had been renewed for a second season[5] which consists of six episodes, these were filmed in Australia, New Zealand and Thailand.[6]

Promotion

The Seven Network released a 90-second promo in December 2015, advising the series would begin airing in February 2016.[30] The premiere date was later confirmed as 9 February.[3]

Ratings

Season 1 (2016)

The first season averaged 1.24 million viewers and was the highest rated Australian drama series of 2016.[31]

No. Title Air date Overnight ratingsConsolidated ratingsTotal
viewers		 Ref(s)
ViewersRankViewersRank
1 Episode 1 9 February 2016 1,184,0003237,00031,421,000 [12][32]
2 Episode 2 16 February 2016 922,0009251,00021,173,000 [13][33]
3 Episode 3 23 February 2016 899,0007198,00031,097,000 [14][34]
4 Episode 4 1 March 2016 962,0005224,00021,187,000 [15][35]
5 Episode 5 8 March 2016 872,0006246,00021,119,000 [16][36]
6 Episode 6 8 March 2016 764,00010253,00041,017,000 [17][37]

Season 2 (2017)

No. Title Air date Overnight ratingsConsolidated ratingsTotal
viewers		 Ref(s)
ViewersRankViewersRank
1 Episode 1 5 June 2017 698,00016120,00014818,000 [18][38]
2 Episode 2 5 June 2017 534,000N/A122,00019656,000 [19][38]
3 Episode 3 12 June 2017 633,00018123,00014756,000 [20][39]
4 Episode 4 19 June 2017 759,0001260,00012819,000 [21][40]
5 Episode 5 26 June 2017 581,00020129,00016710,000 [22][41]
6 Episode 6 3 July 2017 634,00015129,00012763,000 [23][42]

Awards and nominations

Year Organization Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2017 45th International Emmy Awards Drama Series Wanted Nominated [43]

References

  1. ↑ Baker, Rosie; Chambers, Pippa; Micallef, Rachael (21 October 2015). ""Innovate, disrupt or die" – what Seven's upfronts delivered". AdNews. Yaffa Media. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  2. 1 2 Schipp, Debbie (10 December 2015). "Rebecca Gibney on the TV drama Wanted that she has co-produced". News.com.au. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
  3. 1 2 Knox, David (30 January 2016). "Airdate: Wanted". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  4. ↑ "Wanted (2016)". Screen Australia. Government of Australia. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
  5. 1 2 Knox, David (2 August 2016). "Renewed: Wanted, Seven Year Switch, First Dates". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  6. 1 2 Knox, David (30 November 2016). "Made in New Zealand, but it's ok". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  7. ↑ Knox, David (29 May 2017). "Returning: Wanted". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  8. ↑ Knox, David (27 October 2017). "Seven 2018: Denton, Olivia, Doctor Blake, Commonwealth Games". TV Tonight. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 "Characters". Yahoo7. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
  10. ↑ Schipp, Debbie (2 February 2016). "Rebecca Gibney says Wanted co-star Steve Peacocke is the Hugh Jackman of television". News.com.au. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  11. ↑ Knox, David (1 March 2016). "Seven sets 2 hr Wanted finale". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  12. 1 2 Knox, David (10 February 2016). "Tuesday 9 February 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
  13. 1 2 Knox, David (17 February 2016). "Tuesday 16 February 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
  14. 1 2 Knox, David (24 February 2016). "Tuesday 23 February 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  15. 1 2 Knox, David (2 March 2016). "Tuesday 1 March 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
  16. 1 2 Knox, David (9 March 2016). "Tuesday 8 March 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  17. 1 2 Knox, David (9 March 2016). "Tuesday 8 March 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  18. 1 2 Knox, David (6 June 2017). "Monday 5 June 2017". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  19. 1 2 Knox, David (6 June 2017). "True Story tops comedy Monday". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  20. 1 2 Knox, David (13 June 2017). "Monday 12 June 2017". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  21. 1 2 Knox, David (20 June 2017). "Monday 19 June 2017". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  22. 1 2 Knox, David (27 June 2017). "Monday 26 June 2017". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  23. 1 2 Knox, David (4 July 2017). "Monday 3 July 2017". TV Tonight. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  24. ↑ "China co-pro film The Nest, comedy sequel A Few Less Men, and new TV series Wanted, starring Rebecca Gibney, to be funded by Screen Australia". Screen Australia. 4 August 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  25. 1 2 Knox, David (4 August 2015). "New Seven drama for Rebecca Gibney". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  26. ↑ "New television series joins Queensland screen success". Government of Queensland. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  27. 1 2 Bochenski, Natalie (5 August 2015). "Rebecca Gibney to star in mini-series to be shot in Queensland". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  28. ↑ Bulbeck, Pip. "Production on Rebecca Gibney–starrer, Wanted, gets under way in Queensland". Media Day. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  29. 1 2 "Seven reveals Wanted cast". MediaWeek. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  30. ↑ "Wanted coming to Seven in February 2016". YouTube. 11 December 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
  31. ↑ Knox, David (28 November 2016). "Seven wins 2016 ratings". TV Tonight. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  32. ↑ Knox, David (17 February 2016). "Tuesday 9 February 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
  33. ↑ Knox, David (25 February 2016). "Tuesday 16 February 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
  34. ↑ Knox, David (7 March 2016). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 23 February 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  35. ↑ Knox, David (10 March 2016). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 1 March 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  36. ↑ Knox, David (17 March 2016). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 8 March 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  37. ↑ Knox, David (17 March 2016). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 8 March 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  38. 1 2 Knox, David (13 June 2017). "Timeshifted: Monday 5 June 2017". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  39. ↑ Knox, David (2 July 2017). "Timeshifted: Monday 12 June 2017". TV Tonight. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
  40. ↑ Knox, David (2 July 2017). "Timeshifted: Monday 19 June 2017". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  41. ↑ Knox, David (4 July 2017). "Timeshifted: Monday 26 June 2017". TV Tonight. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  42. ↑ Knox, David (11 July 2017). "Timeshifted: Monday 3 July 2017". TV Tonight. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  43. ↑ 2017 International Emmy® Awards Nominees
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