Season 1 • Episode 3
LatestThe greenhouse effect has plunged the near-future world into recession and the Stark Corporation is making billions from the crisis; an eco protester ends caught up in a global conspiracy involving some Australian land, toxic waste, and a mysterious beauty called Rachel. Based on the novel Stark by Ben Elton.
Writing
Elton's novel adapted by himself; preachy but weirdly prophetic.
Acting
Colin Friels commits to corporate slimeball with unsettling glee.
Creator
Ben Elton
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Stark aired when Australian TV rarely touched ecological themes; it bombed so hard Elton barely mentioned it again.
The camel scenes required importing trained animals from South Australia—more budget than the entire third episode's VFX.
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