55 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestEver since Connie told Richie that Hector raped her, Richie hasn't been able to think of anything else. Somehow Richie's concern for his friend becomes tangled up with his own obsession with Hector.
At an Australian backyard BBQ, amongst alcohol, friendship and a children's cricket game, a man slaps a child who is not his son. The party comes to a sudden halt. The child's parents are so affronted they vow to take the man to court. The police become involved and friends and family are forced to take sides.
Acting
Melissa George's unhinged maternal fury is genuinely terrifying.
Writing
Each episode weaponizes perspective to make you wrong every time.
Creator
Christos Tsiolkas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The novel and series sparked genuine legal debates in Australia about whether the slap constituted assault.
The US remake flopped because Americans apparently couldn't handle eight hours of people not apologizing.
No ratings yet
Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.
Discussion starters
AU
