Aussie pilots, corporate drama, and Martin Henderson's baby face — peak '90s TV comfort food.
Season 2 • Episode 13
LatestGiven the sinister nature of events uncovered involving an armed militia, a Pentagon connection, and the suspicious circumstances of Ian's death, Lightfoot asks Chris if he is willing to continue. Their own lives could be at stake now. Chris gives his pilots time to consider their decision, and all agree to carry on.
Big Sky is an Australian television drama series produced by John Edwards that ran for two seasons on Network Ten from 1997 to 1999. The show centred on the adventures of the pilots of a small aviation company in Australia called "Big Sky Aviation" and the battles of the owner to keep the company running. Chief pilot Chris Manning is determined to look after his team, even if that conflicts with the new boss, Lauren Allen, who has inherited the company following the death of her father.
Acting
Gary Sweet's gruff dad energy anchors the whole thing.
Production
Actual aircraft shots — pre-CGI aviation drama hits different.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Big Sky arrived during Australia's '90s TV renaissance alongside Water Rats and SeaChange, capturing a uniquely Australian obsession with vast landscapes and masculine labour.
Martin Henderson left after season 1 to pursue Hollywood — he later starred in The Ring and Grey's Anatomy, making his Scotty Gibbs era basically his origin story.
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