Taika Waititi directed a hidden Kiwi comedy gem where one woman plays every chaotic resident of a city.
Season 2 • Episode 8
LatestThe season finale sees Ofa taking charge of the Work and Unemployment office; Mary's husband playing gigs with his new bit on the side; Levi discovering he's a father; and Ray moving into his van.
Super City was a New Zealand television comedy series starring Madeleine Sami. Season one was directed by Taika Waititi while season two was directed by Oscar Kightley.
Acting
Madeleine Sami's chameleon performances deserve legendary status.
Direction
Waititi's S1 fingerprints are all over the visual gags.
Writing
Character voices so distinct you'll forget it's one person.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Pre-dates Waititi's Hollywood takeover; a time capsule of his scrappy, intimate comedy roots.
Sami reportedly filmed multiple characters in single days, making the editing room a nightmare of continuity.
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