City Homicide
Season Four, Episodes 4.1 & 4.2: Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! & Good Cop/Bad Cop
Original Air Date: July 14, 2010
Episode 4.1, Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!: The detectives are called in when a drive by shooting aimed at one man claims the life of an innocent man out walking with his wife. Terry Jarvis wants Simon back in service to assist with the case but his request isn't granted. The investigation focuses on two opposing radical rights groups. When two members of one of the groups is attacked, and one killed, the investigation takes a new turn as the body count rises. Meanwhile, Simon faces a shrewd investigator in his misconduct case but is able to return to work when new evidence comes to light. However, his problems return when an a previous suspect in an old case comes back to make a charge against him. When the man turns up dead, Simon calls an old friend, Stanley Wolfe for help.
Episode 4.2, Good Cop/Bad Cop: The investigation into Pullman's murder begins and Simon Joyner becomes the prime suspect. Stanley Wolfe comes to see Simon and is at his apartment when Simon is taken in for questioning on the murder. Stanley is given lead authority into the investigation with Simon. As the investigation proceeds, the evidence stacks up against Simon. Meanwhile, Buchanan's first unsolved case comes back into the forefront for him.
(Please note that the following may contain spoilers. While I try to keep these at an absolute minimum, some aspects of the show are so important that I can't not speak of them but, rest assured, I will step around them carefully.)
Wow! What a show! I've been eagerly awaiting the start of season four of City Homicide ever since the previous season ended in November 2009. Things were tense then for Simon Joyner. Knowing Daniel MacPherson wanted to leave the show to pursue other things, every time I'd watch an older episode of City Homicide I'd wonder just how MacPherson would be exiting the series. As the minutes ticked away until the show started and right up until the last 30 seconds of the episode I was fearful that perhaps, just perhaps, Simon Joyner would be leaving the show in a way to where he could never return, even if just for a small appearance. I thought that the character might die.
I've liked Simon since the beginning. His character has most certainly grown and evolved over the past four years. He started off as a detective that perhaps had a few things to learn but he was good. You knew that with a bit of time he would learn all he needed to know and would end up being one of the seasoned veterans that the younger detectives could look up to. He was driven to do his job well and put the bad guys in jail. He had a vibrant life outside the job and he got along beautifully with his fellow detectives.
As the series progressed, however, Simon changed. He was nearly killed in season one and saw his partner, and new found mentor almost killed as well in the same season. In the second season, Simon, struggling with what happened to him the previous year, was faced with his good friend and fellow homicide detective Duncan Freeman being beaten nearly to death by two escaped convicts out for revenge.
Simon didn't seem to be coping with the stress of the job very well after these three events. He seemed to spiral farther and farther downward into a dark and angry place which led him to commit certain acts that he shouldn't have committed. Some could argue that when he did the things he did, he was doing all the wrong things for the right reasons as his actions led to cases being solved. Even if that were the case, eventually, we knew it would all have to come to a climax and either Simon would be able to walk away from it a man changed, either for better or worse, or he wouldn't walk away from it at all.
All of those questions have been answered now. I admit that I am going to tremendously miss seeing Simon Joyner on City Homicide every week. Not only is Daniel MacPherson a pleasure to look at but Simon Joyner is an awesome character. I think it is amazing and a true testament to strong writing and acting when a character can evolve as much as Simon did. While I don't feel that Simon no longer being in the cast of characters will be the end to City Homicide, there will be a place there where a former favorite used to be but no longer is.
To other aspects of the show...it was awesome seeing Stanley Wolfe again! I was very excited to see Wolfe in the season four trailer. I absolutely adore Shane Bourne and his character. When Stanley took his leave of absence last season I would hope with every new episode that it would be the one where Stanley came back. Finally, he has returned, and he is just as amazing as ever.
The rest of the cast is back and in top form. It felt like the seven or eight months that the series was on break ceased to exist and everything picked right up and carried on. I think the atmosphere of the show kind of changed from season one to two and then to three. Things got darker and heavier, especially once the storyline surrounding Bernice Waverley began and after her son was murdered. This two-part episode almost felt like we were back in season one again. Like everything was fresh and hitting the ground running and ready for action. I like that. Overall, I was very pleased with this episode and found it a great opener for the fourth season. I'm excited to see what John Banas and John Hugginson have in store for us this season. Whatever their plans, I know I will most certainly be right there with them along for the ride!
Welcome back, City Homicide and welcome back Shane Bourne!
(A note about future City Homicide posts: while I'll do my best, due to my Wednesday schedule, I may not always be able to get a post up about the show on Wednesday or even Thursday. Rest assured, I promise to get the post up as quickly as possible.)
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Showing posts with label Daniel MacPherson. Show all posts
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Australian Television: City Homicide, Season 4, Episodes 1 & 2
City Homicide
Season Four, Episodes 4.1 & 4.2: Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! & Good Cop/Bad Cop
Original Air Date: July 14, 2010
Episode 4.1, Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!: The detectives are called in when a drive by shooting aimed at one man claims the life of an innocent man out walking with his wife. Terry Jarvis wants Simon back in service to assist with the case but his request isn't granted. The investigation focuses on two opposing radical rights groups. When two members of one of the groups is attacked, and one killed, the investigation takes a new turn as the body count rises. Meanwhile, Simon faces a shrewd investigator in his misconduct case but is able to return to work when new evidence comes to light. However, his problems return when an a previous suspect in an old case comes back to make a charge against him. When the man turns up dead, Simon calls an old friend, Stanley Wolfe for help.
Episode 4.2, Good Cop/Bad Cop: The investigation into Pullman's murder begins and Simon Joyner becomes the prime suspect. Stanley Wolfe comes to see Simon and is at his apartment when Simon is taken in for questioning on the murder. Stanley is given lead authority into the investigation with Simon. As the investigation proceeds, the evidence stacks up against Simon. Meanwhile, Buchanan's first unsolved case comes back into the forefront for him.
(Please note that the following may contain spoilers. While I try to keep these at an absolute minimum, some aspects of the show are so important that I can't not speak of them but, rest assured, I will step around them carefully.)
Wow! What a show! I've been eagerly awaiting the start of season four of City Homicide ever since the previous season ended in November 2009. Things were tense then for Simon Joyner. Knowing Daniel MacPherson wanted to leave the show to pursue other things, every time I'd watch an older episode of City Homicide I'd wonder just how MacPherson would be exiting the series. As the minutes ticked away until the show started and right up until the last 30 seconds of the episode I was fearful that perhaps, just perhaps, Simon Joyner would be leaving the show in a way to where he could never return, even if just for a small appearance. I thought that the character might die.
I've liked Simon since the beginning. His character has most certainly grown and evolved over the past four years. He started off as a detective that perhaps had a few things to learn but he was good. You knew that with a bit of time he would learn all he needed to know and would end up being one of the seasoned veterans that the younger detectives could look up to. He was driven to do his job well and put the bad guys in jail. He had a vibrant life outside the job and he got along beautifully with his fellow detectives.
As the series progressed, however, Simon changed. He was nearly killed in season one and saw his partner, and new found mentor almost killed as well in the same season. In the second season, Simon, struggling with what happened to him the previous year, was faced with his good friend and fellow homicide detective Duncan Freeman being beaten nearly to death by two escaped convicts out for revenge.
Simon didn't seem to be coping with the stress of the job very well after these three events. He seemed to spiral farther and farther downward into a dark and angry place which led him to commit certain acts that he shouldn't have committed. Some could argue that when he did the things he did, he was doing all the wrong things for the right reasons as his actions led to cases being solved. Even if that were the case, eventually, we knew it would all have to come to a climax and either Simon would be able to walk away from it a man changed, either for better or worse, or he wouldn't walk away from it at all.
All of those questions have been answered now. I admit that I am going to tremendously miss seeing Simon Joyner on City Homicide every week. Not only is Daniel MacPherson a pleasure to look at but Simon Joyner is an awesome character. I think it is amazing and a true testament to strong writing and acting when a character can evolve as much as Simon did. While I don't feel that Simon no longer being in the cast of characters will be the end to City Homicide, there will be a place there where a former favorite used to be but no longer is.
To other aspects of the show...it was awesome seeing Stanley Wolfe again! I was very excited to see Wolfe in the season four trailer. I absolutely adore Shane Bourne and his character. When Stanley took his leave of absence last season I would hope with every new episode that it would be the one where Stanley came back. Finally, he has returned, and he is just as amazing as ever.
The rest of the cast is back and in top form. It felt like the seven or eight months that the series was on break ceased to exist and everything picked right up and carried on. I think the atmosphere of the show kind of changed from season one to two and then to three. Things got darker and heavier, especially once the storyline surrounding Bernice Waverley began and after her son was murdered. This two-part episode almost felt like we were back in season one again. Like everything was fresh and hitting the ground running and ready for action. I like that. Overall, I was very pleased with this episode and found it a great opener for the fourth season. I'm excited to see what John Banas and John Hugginson have in store for us this season. Whatever their plans, I know I will most certainly be right there with them along for the ride!
Welcome back, City Homicide and welcome back Shane Bourne!
(A note about future City Homicide posts: while I'll do my best, due to my Wednesday schedule, I may not always be able to get a post up about the show on Wednesday or even Thursday. Rest assured, I promise to get the post up as quickly as possible.)
Season Four, Episodes 4.1 & 4.2: Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! & Good Cop/Bad Cop
Original Air Date: July 14, 2010
Episode 4.1, Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!: The detectives are called in when a drive by shooting aimed at one man claims the life of an innocent man out walking with his wife. Terry Jarvis wants Simon back in service to assist with the case but his request isn't granted. The investigation focuses on two opposing radical rights groups. When two members of one of the groups is attacked, and one killed, the investigation takes a new turn as the body count rises. Meanwhile, Simon faces a shrewd investigator in his misconduct case but is able to return to work when new evidence comes to light. However, his problems return when an a previous suspect in an old case comes back to make a charge against him. When the man turns up dead, Simon calls an old friend, Stanley Wolfe for help.
Episode 4.2, Good Cop/Bad Cop: The investigation into Pullman's murder begins and Simon Joyner becomes the prime suspect. Stanley Wolfe comes to see Simon and is at his apartment when Simon is taken in for questioning on the murder. Stanley is given lead authority into the investigation with Simon. As the investigation proceeds, the evidence stacks up against Simon. Meanwhile, Buchanan's first unsolved case comes back into the forefront for him.
(Please note that the following may contain spoilers. While I try to keep these at an absolute minimum, some aspects of the show are so important that I can't not speak of them but, rest assured, I will step around them carefully.)
Wow! What a show! I've been eagerly awaiting the start of season four of City Homicide ever since the previous season ended in November 2009. Things were tense then for Simon Joyner. Knowing Daniel MacPherson wanted to leave the show to pursue other things, every time I'd watch an older episode of City Homicide I'd wonder just how MacPherson would be exiting the series. As the minutes ticked away until the show started and right up until the last 30 seconds of the episode I was fearful that perhaps, just perhaps, Simon Joyner would be leaving the show in a way to where he could never return, even if just for a small appearance. I thought that the character might die.
I've liked Simon since the beginning. His character has most certainly grown and evolved over the past four years. He started off as a detective that perhaps had a few things to learn but he was good. You knew that with a bit of time he would learn all he needed to know and would end up being one of the seasoned veterans that the younger detectives could look up to. He was driven to do his job well and put the bad guys in jail. He had a vibrant life outside the job and he got along beautifully with his fellow detectives.
As the series progressed, however, Simon changed. He was nearly killed in season one and saw his partner, and new found mentor almost killed as well in the same season. In the second season, Simon, struggling with what happened to him the previous year, was faced with his good friend and fellow homicide detective Duncan Freeman being beaten nearly to death by two escaped convicts out for revenge.
Simon didn't seem to be coping with the stress of the job very well after these three events. He seemed to spiral farther and farther downward into a dark and angry place which led him to commit certain acts that he shouldn't have committed. Some could argue that when he did the things he did, he was doing all the wrong things for the right reasons as his actions led to cases being solved. Even if that were the case, eventually, we knew it would all have to come to a climax and either Simon would be able to walk away from it a man changed, either for better or worse, or he wouldn't walk away from it at all.
All of those questions have been answered now. I admit that I am going to tremendously miss seeing Simon Joyner on City Homicide every week. Not only is Daniel MacPherson a pleasure to look at but Simon Joyner is an awesome character. I think it is amazing and a true testament to strong writing and acting when a character can evolve as much as Simon did. While I don't feel that Simon no longer being in the cast of characters will be the end to City Homicide, there will be a place there where a former favorite used to be but no longer is.
To other aspects of the show...it was awesome seeing Stanley Wolfe again! I was very excited to see Wolfe in the season four trailer. I absolutely adore Shane Bourne and his character. When Stanley took his leave of absence last season I would hope with every new episode that it would be the one where Stanley came back. Finally, he has returned, and he is just as amazing as ever.
The rest of the cast is back and in top form. It felt like the seven or eight months that the series was on break ceased to exist and everything picked right up and carried on. I think the atmosphere of the show kind of changed from season one to two and then to three. Things got darker and heavier, especially once the storyline surrounding Bernice Waverley began and after her son was murdered. This two-part episode almost felt like we were back in season one again. Like everything was fresh and hitting the ground running and ready for action. I like that. Overall, I was very pleased with this episode and found it a great opener for the fourth season. I'm excited to see what John Banas and John Hugginson have in store for us this season. Whatever their plans, I know I will most certainly be right there with them along for the ride!
Welcome back, City Homicide and welcome back Shane Bourne!
(A note about future City Homicide posts: while I'll do my best, due to my Wednesday schedule, I may not always be able to get a post up about the show on Wednesday or even Thursday. Rest assured, I promise to get the post up as quickly as possible.)
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Australian Television: City Homicide, Season 4
Fans of the Australian crime drama City Homicide will be pleased to know that there finally is a date for the season four premiere.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. on Seven (AUS time).
Mark your calendars, City Homicide fans!!
The fourth season will kick off with a double episode. A gorgeous trailer has been released and it looks like there is going to be a lot of action in the premiere! I'm not looking forward to what will be happening with Simon because I adore him but it also appears that one of my favorite characters has returned: Stanley Wolfe!
Check out this trailer and tell me you aren't dying to see what happens next!
(Trailer courtesy of www.tvauscast.com.)
Come on, July 14th! That's going to be a very good week for me!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. on Seven (AUS time).
Mark your calendars, City Homicide fans!!
The fourth season will kick off with a double episode. A gorgeous trailer has been released and it looks like there is going to be a lot of action in the premiere! I'm not looking forward to what will be happening with Simon because I adore him but it also appears that one of my favorite characters has returned: Stanley Wolfe!
Check out this trailer and tell me you aren't dying to see what happens next!
(Trailer courtesy of www.tvauscast.com.)
Come on, July 14th! That's going to be a very good week for me!
Australian Television: City Homicide, Season 4
Fans of the Australian crime drama City Homicide will be pleased to know that there finally is a date for the season four premiere.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. on Seven (AUS time).
Mark your calendars, City Homicide fans!!
The fourth season will kick off with a double episode. A gorgeous trailer has been released and it looks like there is going to be a lot of action in the premiere! I'm not looking forward to what will be happening with Simon because I adore him but it also appears that one of my favorite characters has returned: Stanley Wolfe!
Check out this trailer and tell me you aren't dying to see what happens next!
(Trailer courtesy of www.tvauscast.com.)
Come on, July 14th! That's going to be a very good week for me!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. on Seven (AUS time).
Mark your calendars, City Homicide fans!!
The fourth season will kick off with a double episode. A gorgeous trailer has been released and it looks like there is going to be a lot of action in the premiere! I'm not looking forward to what will be happening with Simon because I adore him but it also appears that one of my favorite characters has returned: Stanley Wolfe!
Check out this trailer and tell me you aren't dying to see what happens next!
(Trailer courtesy of www.tvauscast.com.)
Come on, July 14th! That's going to be a very good week for me!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Australian Television: City Homicide, Season Three
Season three of City Homicide consisted of eighteen one-hour episodes that aired in 2009. Episodes one and two, Money Shot and Meet and Greet, aired on the same night as the season three premiere.
Episode 3.1 & 3.2: The Money Shot & Meet and Greet
Original Air Date: August 10, 2009
The Money Shot: A photographer is murdered because of photographs in his possession that could implicate a crime boss in a murder. The team must catch the killer while protecting the photographers widow and newborn baby, which Duncan helps to deliver. Duncan Freeman returns to work strong, looking amazing and at the top of his game after the brutal bashing he took in season two. Simon Joyner has problems dealing with what happened to Duncan.
Meet and Greet: The Homicide Unit gets a new member: Allie Kingston. A man is brutally raped and murdered. Evidence points to a local video dating service but as the team delves deeper into the case they see that the innocent victim might not be so innocent after all.
Episode 3.3: Chop Shop
Original Air Date: August 17, 2009
A police constable and friend of Matt Ryan is killed in the line of duty. As Matt struggles with the loss of his friend, the team becomes involved in the murder of a young Greek man that leads them to a wrecking yard that is already under investigation by Serious Crime for being a chop shop. Could the two crimes be related somehow?
Episode 3.4: The First Stone
Original Air Date: August 24, 2009
Nicholas Santini, a four-year-old boy disappears after being last seen with two older boys. Homicide is called in when the task force organized to find the boy begins to lose hope of finding him alive. The list of suspects include the two boys last seen with Nicholas, Nicholas' sisters boyfriend and even Nicholas' family. Meanwhile, Jennifer Mapplethorpe is sent to the counter-terrorism task force.
Episode 3.5: Thai Take Away
Original Air Date: August 31, 2009
The investigation into a man's torture and murder leads the Homicide unit to an Asian prostitution ring. Another new detective joins the Homicide team: Nick Buchanan.
Episode 3.6: The Confession
Original Air Date: September 7, 2009
As convicted sex offender is released from prison amid much media fanfare a man and his wife are callously murdered. In a case that quickly becomes intensely personal to Stanley Wolfe and where the body count continues to grow, the team must solve the murders before even more names are added to the list of victims. Stanley Wolfe takes a leave of absence to deal with his own personal demons. Bernice Waverly returns to work to fill the shoes left behind by Stanley.
Episode 3.7: Little Big Man
Original Air Date: September 14, 2009
A jockey is found murdered and all leads point to a notorious local crime boss the Homicide unit tried to take down once before but failed to snare. Will the second time be the charm or will he slip through their fingers again?
Episode 3.8: Time of Your Life
Original Air Date: September 16, 2009
The body of a young Englishman is found in an abandoned freezer outside a hostel favored by young travelers. The list of suspects and motives is long and sordid. The case is of particular interest to Matt Ryan as the victim is related to his girlfriend, Emma. Bernice Waverly returns to work and takes an immediate dislike to Allie Kingston.
Episode 3.9: Diggers
Original Air Date: September 23, 2009
An elderly man is murdered and his home burgled. The detectives get onto the trail of a young junkie who is known to have committed several burglaries in the area. When the junkie is killed during the apparent break in at another home does that strengthen his guilt in the murder of the elderly man or add a new twist to the case?
Episode 3.10: Blood Trail
Original Air Date: September 30, 2009
A blood covered yacht that is an apparent "floating slaughterhouse" is found at the marina but there is no sign of any bodies. Investigation leads the team to the daughter of the boat's owner and her boyfriend as the possible victims. Simon Joyner, still struggling with his own demons does something he shouldn't.
Episode 3.11: Hot House
Original Air Date: October 7, 2009
A professor who was the tutor of a young genius, Liam is found murdered. A complex mathematical equation is written over his entire body. The case becomes personal to Kingston since Liam is being "hot housed" by his father. When Liam's father is later found dead in the same way as his sons tutor. Could the young genius be the criminal?
Episode 3.12: Baker's Dozen
Original Air Date: October 14, 2009
Eleven attractive young women were abducted over the course of twelve years. A serial killer is suspected and must be found before another beautiful young woman falls victim. An officer from missing persons with a secret of her own joins the Homicide team for the case. Simon Joyner continues his downward spiral.
Episode 3.13: Smokescreen
Original Air Date: October 21, 2009
An anti-tobacco activist confesses to the murder of the CEO of a tobacco company. Is he telling the truth or is he taking the blame for someone else? Duncan Freeman goes undercover in a case that could cost him his life.
Episode 3.14: Mission Statement
Original Air Date: October 28, 2009
A woman is murdered in a hit-and-run where the driver seems to swerve to hit her. A new tip from a witness one month later adds new perspective to the case. Bernice Waverly's old nemesis, Michael Mellor is back with a new investigation and a secret of his own.
Episode 3.15: Dead Weight
Original Air Date: November 4, 2009
A morbidly obese woman dies from what appears to be natural causes but she actually died from a poison-laced diet aid, Easy Shake. Is someone trying to murder the obese or are they targeting the makers of Easy Shake?
Episode 3.16: Big Bang Theory
Original Air Date: November 11, 2009
A bomb explodes at a bank ATM killing several people, including a woman and infant. The body of a man dead for two-weeks is discovered in a duffel bag in a storage locker. Could the two seemingly random crimes be related?
Episode 3.17: In Wolf's Clothing
Original Air Date: November 18, 2009
A man is found shot in the living room of his home. His wife was raped in the bedroom and their young son is found hiding in the closet. The case isn't what it appears to be and everything turns upside down when the murderer is discovered.
Episode 3.18: Whistleblower
Original Air Date: November 25, 2009
A body is found in the trunk of a car that has been submerged in the river for three or four months. The only lead they have is a watch with an inscription on the back. From the watch, the detectives are able to identify the body and they are led to an environmental cover-up by a local official. Simon Joyner takes and action that puts a suspect in the hospital and is relieved of duty by Terry Jarvis and Bernice Waverley while the incident is being investigated.
Episode 3.1 & 3.2: The Money Shot & Meet and Greet
Original Air Date: August 10, 2009
The Money Shot: A photographer is murdered because of photographs in his possession that could implicate a crime boss in a murder. The team must catch the killer while protecting the photographers widow and newborn baby, which Duncan helps to deliver. Duncan Freeman returns to work strong, looking amazing and at the top of his game after the brutal bashing he took in season two. Simon Joyner has problems dealing with what happened to Duncan.
Meet and Greet: The Homicide Unit gets a new member: Allie Kingston. A man is brutally raped and murdered. Evidence points to a local video dating service but as the team delves deeper into the case they see that the innocent victim might not be so innocent after all.
Episode 3.3: Chop Shop
Original Air Date: August 17, 2009
A police constable and friend of Matt Ryan is killed in the line of duty. As Matt struggles with the loss of his friend, the team becomes involved in the murder of a young Greek man that leads them to a wrecking yard that is already under investigation by Serious Crime for being a chop shop. Could the two crimes be related somehow?
Episode 3.4: The First Stone
Original Air Date: August 24, 2009
Nicholas Santini, a four-year-old boy disappears after being last seen with two older boys. Homicide is called in when the task force organized to find the boy begins to lose hope of finding him alive. The list of suspects include the two boys last seen with Nicholas, Nicholas' sisters boyfriend and even Nicholas' family. Meanwhile, Jennifer Mapplethorpe is sent to the counter-terrorism task force.
Episode 3.5: Thai Take Away
Original Air Date: August 31, 2009
The investigation into a man's torture and murder leads the Homicide unit to an Asian prostitution ring. Another new detective joins the Homicide team: Nick Buchanan.
Episode 3.6: The Confession
Original Air Date: September 7, 2009
As convicted sex offender is released from prison amid much media fanfare a man and his wife are callously murdered. In a case that quickly becomes intensely personal to Stanley Wolfe and where the body count continues to grow, the team must solve the murders before even more names are added to the list of victims. Stanley Wolfe takes a leave of absence to deal with his own personal demons. Bernice Waverly returns to work to fill the shoes left behind by Stanley.
Episode 3.7: Little Big Man
Original Air Date: September 14, 2009
A jockey is found murdered and all leads point to a notorious local crime boss the Homicide unit tried to take down once before but failed to snare. Will the second time be the charm or will he slip through their fingers again?
Episode 3.8: Time of Your Life
Original Air Date: September 16, 2009
The body of a young Englishman is found in an abandoned freezer outside a hostel favored by young travelers. The list of suspects and motives is long and sordid. The case is of particular interest to Matt Ryan as the victim is related to his girlfriend, Emma. Bernice Waverly returns to work and takes an immediate dislike to Allie Kingston.
Episode 3.9: Diggers
Original Air Date: September 23, 2009
An elderly man is murdered and his home burgled. The detectives get onto the trail of a young junkie who is known to have committed several burglaries in the area. When the junkie is killed during the apparent break in at another home does that strengthen his guilt in the murder of the elderly man or add a new twist to the case?
Episode 3.10: Blood Trail
Original Air Date: September 30, 2009
A blood covered yacht that is an apparent "floating slaughterhouse" is found at the marina but there is no sign of any bodies. Investigation leads the team to the daughter of the boat's owner and her boyfriend as the possible victims. Simon Joyner, still struggling with his own demons does something he shouldn't.
Episode 3.11: Hot House
Original Air Date: October 7, 2009
A professor who was the tutor of a young genius, Liam is found murdered. A complex mathematical equation is written over his entire body. The case becomes personal to Kingston since Liam is being "hot housed" by his father. When Liam's father is later found dead in the same way as his sons tutor. Could the young genius be the criminal?
Episode 3.12: Baker's Dozen
Original Air Date: October 14, 2009
Eleven attractive young women were abducted over the course of twelve years. A serial killer is suspected and must be found before another beautiful young woman falls victim. An officer from missing persons with a secret of her own joins the Homicide team for the case. Simon Joyner continues his downward spiral.
Episode 3.13: Smokescreen
Original Air Date: October 21, 2009
An anti-tobacco activist confesses to the murder of the CEO of a tobacco company. Is he telling the truth or is he taking the blame for someone else? Duncan Freeman goes undercover in a case that could cost him his life.
Episode 3.14: Mission Statement
Original Air Date: October 28, 2009
A woman is murdered in a hit-and-run where the driver seems to swerve to hit her. A new tip from a witness one month later adds new perspective to the case. Bernice Waverly's old nemesis, Michael Mellor is back with a new investigation and a secret of his own.
Episode 3.15: Dead Weight
Original Air Date: November 4, 2009
A morbidly obese woman dies from what appears to be natural causes but she actually died from a poison-laced diet aid, Easy Shake. Is someone trying to murder the obese or are they targeting the makers of Easy Shake?
Episode 3.16: Big Bang Theory
Original Air Date: November 11, 2009
A bomb explodes at a bank ATM killing several people, including a woman and infant. The body of a man dead for two-weeks is discovered in a duffel bag in a storage locker. Could the two seemingly random crimes be related?
Episode 3.17: In Wolf's Clothing
Original Air Date: November 18, 2009
A man is found shot in the living room of his home. His wife was raped in the bedroom and their young son is found hiding in the closet. The case isn't what it appears to be and everything turns upside down when the murderer is discovered.
Episode 3.18: Whistleblower
Original Air Date: November 25, 2009
A body is found in the trunk of a car that has been submerged in the river for three or four months. The only lead they have is a watch with an inscription on the back. From the watch, the detectives are able to identify the body and they are led to an environmental cover-up by a local official. Simon Joyner takes and action that puts a suspect in the hospital and is relieved of duty by Terry Jarvis and Bernice Waverley while the incident is being investigated.
Australian Television: City Homicide, Season Three
Season three of City Homicide consisted of eighteen one-hour episodes that aired in 2009. Episodes one and two, Money Shot and Meet and Greet, aired on the same night as the season three premiere.
Episode 3.1 & 3.2: The Money Shot & Meet and Greet
Original Air Date: August 10, 2009
The Money Shot: A photographer is murdered because of photographs in his possession that could implicate a crime boss in a murder. The team must catch the killer while protecting the photographers widow and newborn baby, which Duncan helps to deliver. Duncan Freeman returns to work strong, looking amazing and at the top of his game after the brutal bashing he took in season two. Simon Joyner has problems dealing with what happened to Duncan.
Meet and Greet: The Homicide Unit gets a new member: Allie Kingston. A man is brutally raped and murdered. Evidence points to a local video dating service but as the team delves deeper into the case they see that the innocent victim might not be so innocent after all.
Episode 3.3: Chop Shop
Original Air Date: August 17, 2009
A police constable and friend of Matt Ryan is killed in the line of duty. As Matt struggles with the loss of his friend, the team becomes involved in the murder of a young Greek man that leads them to a wrecking yard that is already under investigation by Serious Crime for being a chop shop. Could the two crimes be related somehow?
Episode 3.4: The First Stone
Original Air Date: August 24, 2009
Nicholas Santini, a four-year-old boy disappears after being last seen with two older boys. Homicide is called in when the task force organized to find the boy begins to lose hope of finding him alive. The list of suspects include the two boys last seen with Nicholas, Nicholas' sisters boyfriend and even Nicholas' family. Meanwhile, Jennifer Mapplethorpe is sent to the counter-terrorism task force.
Episode 3.5: Thai Take Away
Original Air Date: August 31, 2009
The investigation into a man's torture and murder leads the Homicide unit to an Asian prostitution ring. Another new detective joins the Homicide team: Nick Buchanan.
Episode 3.6: The Confession
Original Air Date: September 7, 2009
As convicted sex offender is released from prison amid much media fanfare a man and his wife are callously murdered. In a case that quickly becomes intensely personal to Stanley Wolfe and where the body count continues to grow, the team must solve the murders before even more names are added to the list of victims. Stanley Wolfe takes a leave of absence to deal with his own personal demons. Bernice Waverly returns to work to fill the shoes left behind by Stanley.
Episode 3.7: Little Big Man
Original Air Date: September 14, 2009
A jockey is found murdered and all leads point to a notorious local crime boss the Homicide unit tried to take down once before but failed to snare. Will the second time be the charm or will he slip through their fingers again?
Episode 3.8: Time of Your Life
Original Air Date: September 16, 2009
The body of a young Englishman is found in an abandoned freezer outside a hostel favored by young travelers. The list of suspects and motives is long and sordid. The case is of particular interest to Matt Ryan as the victim is related to his girlfriend, Emma. Bernice Waverly returns to work and takes an immediate dislike to Allie Kingston.
Episode 3.9: Diggers
Original Air Date: September 23, 2009
An elderly man is murdered and his home burgled. The detectives get onto the trail of a young junkie who is known to have committed several burglaries in the area. When the junkie is killed during the apparent break in at another home does that strengthen his guilt in the murder of the elderly man or add a new twist to the case?
Episode 3.10: Blood Trail
Original Air Date: September 30, 2009
A blood covered yacht that is an apparent "floating slaughterhouse" is found at the marina but there is no sign of any bodies. Investigation leads the team to the daughter of the boat's owner and her boyfriend as the possible victims. Simon Joyner, still struggling with his own demons does something he shouldn't.
Episode 3.11: Hot House
Original Air Date: October 7, 2009
A professor who was the tutor of a young genius, Liam is found murdered. A complex mathematical equation is written over his entire body. The case becomes personal to Kingston since Liam is being "hot housed" by his father. When Liam's father is later found dead in the same way as his sons tutor. Could the young genius be the criminal?
Episode 3.12: Baker's Dozen
Original Air Date: October 14, 2009
Eleven attractive young women were abducted over the course of twelve years. A serial killer is suspected and must be found before another beautiful young woman falls victim. An officer from missing persons with a secret of her own joins the Homicide team for the case. Simon Joyner continues his downward spiral.
Episode 3.13: Smokescreen
Original Air Date: October 21, 2009
An anti-tobacco activist confesses to the murder of the CEO of a tobacco company. Is he telling the truth or is he taking the blame for someone else? Duncan Freeman goes undercover in a case that could cost him his life.
Episode 3.14: Mission Statement
Original Air Date: October 28, 2009
A woman is murdered in a hit-and-run where the driver seems to swerve to hit her. A new tip from a witness one month later adds new perspective to the case. Bernice Waverly's old nemesis, Michael Mellor is back with a new investigation and a secret of his own.
Episode 3.15: Dead Weight
Original Air Date: November 4, 2009
A morbidly obese woman dies from what appears to be natural causes but she actually died from a poison-laced diet aid, Easy Shake. Is someone trying to murder the obese or are they targeting the makers of Easy Shake?
Episode 3.16: Big Bang Theory
Original Air Date: November 11, 2009
A bomb explodes at a bank ATM killing several people, including a woman and infant. The body of a man dead for two-weeks is discovered in a duffel bag in a storage locker. Could the two seemingly random crimes be related?
Episode 3.17: In Wolf's Clothing
Original Air Date: November 18, 2009
A man is found shot in the living room of his home. His wife was raped in the bedroom and their young son is found hiding in the closet. The case isn't what it appears to be and everything turns upside down when the murderer is discovered.
Episode 3.18: Whistleblower
Original Air Date: November 25, 2009
A body is found in the trunk of a car that has been submerged in the river for three or four months. The only lead they have is a watch with an inscription on the back. From the watch, the detectives are able to identify the body and they are led to an environmental cover-up by a local official. Simon Joyner takes and action that puts a suspect in the hospital and is relieved of duty by Terry Jarvis and Bernice Waverley while the incident is being investigated.
Episode 3.1 & 3.2: The Money Shot & Meet and Greet
Original Air Date: August 10, 2009
The Money Shot: A photographer is murdered because of photographs in his possession that could implicate a crime boss in a murder. The team must catch the killer while protecting the photographers widow and newborn baby, which Duncan helps to deliver. Duncan Freeman returns to work strong, looking amazing and at the top of his game after the brutal bashing he took in season two. Simon Joyner has problems dealing with what happened to Duncan.
Meet and Greet: The Homicide Unit gets a new member: Allie Kingston. A man is brutally raped and murdered. Evidence points to a local video dating service but as the team delves deeper into the case they see that the innocent victim might not be so innocent after all.
Episode 3.3: Chop Shop
Original Air Date: August 17, 2009
A police constable and friend of Matt Ryan is killed in the line of duty. As Matt struggles with the loss of his friend, the team becomes involved in the murder of a young Greek man that leads them to a wrecking yard that is already under investigation by Serious Crime for being a chop shop. Could the two crimes be related somehow?
Episode 3.4: The First Stone
Original Air Date: August 24, 2009
Nicholas Santini, a four-year-old boy disappears after being last seen with two older boys. Homicide is called in when the task force organized to find the boy begins to lose hope of finding him alive. The list of suspects include the two boys last seen with Nicholas, Nicholas' sisters boyfriend and even Nicholas' family. Meanwhile, Jennifer Mapplethorpe is sent to the counter-terrorism task force.
Episode 3.5: Thai Take Away
Original Air Date: August 31, 2009
The investigation into a man's torture and murder leads the Homicide unit to an Asian prostitution ring. Another new detective joins the Homicide team: Nick Buchanan.
Episode 3.6: The Confession
Original Air Date: September 7, 2009
As convicted sex offender is released from prison amid much media fanfare a man and his wife are callously murdered. In a case that quickly becomes intensely personal to Stanley Wolfe and where the body count continues to grow, the team must solve the murders before even more names are added to the list of victims. Stanley Wolfe takes a leave of absence to deal with his own personal demons. Bernice Waverly returns to work to fill the shoes left behind by Stanley.
Episode 3.7: Little Big Man
Original Air Date: September 14, 2009
A jockey is found murdered and all leads point to a notorious local crime boss the Homicide unit tried to take down once before but failed to snare. Will the second time be the charm or will he slip through their fingers again?
Episode 3.8: Time of Your Life
Original Air Date: September 16, 2009
The body of a young Englishman is found in an abandoned freezer outside a hostel favored by young travelers. The list of suspects and motives is long and sordid. The case is of particular interest to Matt Ryan as the victim is related to his girlfriend, Emma. Bernice Waverly returns to work and takes an immediate dislike to Allie Kingston.
Episode 3.9: Diggers
Original Air Date: September 23, 2009
An elderly man is murdered and his home burgled. The detectives get onto the trail of a young junkie who is known to have committed several burglaries in the area. When the junkie is killed during the apparent break in at another home does that strengthen his guilt in the murder of the elderly man or add a new twist to the case?
Episode 3.10: Blood Trail
Original Air Date: September 30, 2009
A blood covered yacht that is an apparent "floating slaughterhouse" is found at the marina but there is no sign of any bodies. Investigation leads the team to the daughter of the boat's owner and her boyfriend as the possible victims. Simon Joyner, still struggling with his own demons does something he shouldn't.
Episode 3.11: Hot House
Original Air Date: October 7, 2009
A professor who was the tutor of a young genius, Liam is found murdered. A complex mathematical equation is written over his entire body. The case becomes personal to Kingston since Liam is being "hot housed" by his father. When Liam's father is later found dead in the same way as his sons tutor. Could the young genius be the criminal?
Episode 3.12: Baker's Dozen
Original Air Date: October 14, 2009
Eleven attractive young women were abducted over the course of twelve years. A serial killer is suspected and must be found before another beautiful young woman falls victim. An officer from missing persons with a secret of her own joins the Homicide team for the case. Simon Joyner continues his downward spiral.
Episode 3.13: Smokescreen
Original Air Date: October 21, 2009
An anti-tobacco activist confesses to the murder of the CEO of a tobacco company. Is he telling the truth or is he taking the blame for someone else? Duncan Freeman goes undercover in a case that could cost him his life.
Episode 3.14: Mission Statement
Original Air Date: October 28, 2009
A woman is murdered in a hit-and-run where the driver seems to swerve to hit her. A new tip from a witness one month later adds new perspective to the case. Bernice Waverly's old nemesis, Michael Mellor is back with a new investigation and a secret of his own.
Episode 3.15: Dead Weight
Original Air Date: November 4, 2009
A morbidly obese woman dies from what appears to be natural causes but she actually died from a poison-laced diet aid, Easy Shake. Is someone trying to murder the obese or are they targeting the makers of Easy Shake?
Episode 3.16: Big Bang Theory
Original Air Date: November 11, 2009
A bomb explodes at a bank ATM killing several people, including a woman and infant. The body of a man dead for two-weeks is discovered in a duffel bag in a storage locker. Could the two seemingly random crimes be related?
Episode 3.17: In Wolf's Clothing
Original Air Date: November 18, 2009
A man is found shot in the living room of his home. His wife was raped in the bedroom and their young son is found hiding in the closet. The case isn't what it appears to be and everything turns upside down when the murderer is discovered.
Episode 3.18: Whistleblower
Original Air Date: November 25, 2009
A body is found in the trunk of a car that has been submerged in the river for three or four months. The only lead they have is a watch with an inscription on the back. From the watch, the detectives are able to identify the body and they are led to an environmental cover-up by a local official. Simon Joyner takes and action that puts a suspect in the hospital and is relieved of duty by Terry Jarvis and Bernice Waverley while the incident is being investigated.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Australian Television: City Homicide, Season Two
Season two of City Homicide consisted of twenty-two one hour episodes that aired in the latter part of 2008 and early 2009.
Episode 2.1: Thicker Than Water
Original Air Date: June 30, 2008
The detectives are called in to investigation the stabbing murder of a woman found in a dumpster. At first, they suspect a random encounter gone bad, but when her ex-husband is later found stabbed the case takes on a new twist. Meanwhile, Stanley Wolfe's marriage is in trouble.
Episode 2.2: Somersaulting Dogs
Original Air Date: July 7, 2008
A gifted teenager is found hanging in the bathroom of a high school, an apparent suicide. But, the investigation points towards homicide over suicide and the detectives learn of something dark afoot at the school thanks to a hidden computer file. Away from the office, Matt Ryan's colleagues and friends are eager to meet the new lady in his life, Emma, after she makes a surprise visit to see him at the office.
Episode 2.3: In House
Original Air Date: July 14, 2008
Jennifer Mapplethorpe, Wilton Sparks, Simon Joyner and Karen are taken hostage by the father of young man who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend six years ago and committed suicide while in prison. The man insists the detectives clear his sons name. Stanley Wolfe and the rest of his team on the outside must learn the truth about who really killed the young girl to save their friends and colleagues before it is too late. The pressure really builds when one of the hostages is shot.
Episode 2.4: Taniwha
Original Air Date: July 21, 2008
When a young mother is murdered on a beach by a professional killer the detectives must protect the only witness: her young daughter. Stanley Wolfe makes a mistake when he uses his police clearance to investigate the man his wife is having an affair with.
Episode 2.5: Guilty as Charged
Original Air Date: July 28, 2008
When Warren Endicot is acquitted of killing his wife and young daughter, Mapplethorpe makes it her personal mission to bring him to justice. When she gets into trouble during the course of her investigation, Matt Ryan and Duncan Freeman must come to her rescue. Meanwhile, Stanley Wolfe's marital woes come to a head.
Episode 2.6: Reward
Original Air Date: August 25, 2008
The decomposing body of a kidnap victim is found in an abandoned retirement home all trails lead to the widow of a hit-and-run victim who is now a well-known anti-drunk driving activist. Wilton Sparks and his former partner worked the hit-and-run case and team up once again to bring the murderer of the kidnap victim to justice. Could Sparks' behavior during the investigation lead to the end of his tenure with Homicide?
Episode 2.7: Golden
Original Air Date: September 1, 2008
When a famous footballer is bashed and is taken off life support, the Homicide detectives are called in to investigate the circumstances of his death. They must deal with politics as well as the footballers uncooperative mates to find the truth.
Episode 2.8: Life After Death
Original Air Date: September 8, 2008
A psychic brings news of an impending murder to Matt Ryan and Duncan Freeman. It isn't until the body shows up in the morgue that they actually believe her. Was she involved in the murder, a witness who reluctantly gave information to the police or did she genuinely foresee the death? Could she be the next to die? Out of the office, will one of the skeptical detectives find peace in their personal life thanks to a psychic?
Episode 2.9: Never to Be Released
Original Air Date: September 15, 2008
The suicide of a retired police officer occurs just days after the discovery of bodies of a young man and woman missing for thirty years. Is there a connection between the two cases or a simple coincidence? The team must confront a brutal serial killer to find the truth.
Episode 2.10: Examination Day
Original Air Date: September 29, 2008
A young exchange student dies during a university exam. Investigation reveals her to not only be murder but she isn't who her ID says she is and reveals a bigger picture of exam fraud. When asked by a superior from the Undercover Division, Bernice Waverly suggests Duncan Freeman and Jennifer Mapplethorpe as potential undercover candidates.
Episode 2.11: Oh Lucky Man
Original Air Date: October 6, 2008
A young prostitute is found savagely beaten to death in an alley. Was her death the result of bad blood between the dead girl and another prostitute or is there someone preying on the ladies of the evening? Stanley Wolfe has a lead on the case and believes he knows the identity of the murderer. Meanwhile, Matt Ryan receives bad news.
Episode 2.12: Spoils of War
Original Air Date: October 13, 2008
When the wife of a military veteran is brutally murdered while out with her husband and grandson the detectives begin and investigation that leads them to another murder that happened several weeks previously. Were the two crimes unrelated or did the same individual commit both with intentions to kill again and will Matt Ryan find himself in the middle?
Episode 2.13: Jury Duty
Original Air Date: October 20, 2008
When a juror is murdered in her home the case she is sitting on is derailed. Were the defendants, two seemingly psychotic brothers involved in her death to save themselves from prison? Meanwhile, is there the possibility of new love for Stanley Wolfe?
Episode 2.14: Jane Doe
Original Air Date: October 27, 2008
The discovery of a female body missing the head and hands leads the detectives to a young woman who fell from being the wife of a successful businessman to being a junkie in the course of a few months. Her husband claims she left after an argument about an affair he found out she had. Was her husband at fault for her death or was something more sinister to blame? Meanwhile, Bernice Waverly confides in Stanley Wolfe that she was accepted to an overseas study fellowship she had applied for. The detectives go out to dinner with Matt Ryan and his new girlfriend, Emma.
Episode 2.15: Junkie
Original Air Date: February 8, 2009
A junkie and a judge are both found dead on the same day. Are their deaths related to the drug they are both using or were the deaths a coincidence? Terry Jarvis and his drug squad return to work with the Homicide unit the solve the deaths and get any potentially fatal drugs off the street.
Episode 2.16: Stolen Sweets
Original Air Date: February 15, 2009
When the body of a young male prostitute is found after a fall from a high rise an influential pastor comes under suspect in the death. Is the pastor less holy than he professes and could he have hurt another young man in the past and gotten away with it and is he being protected by a prestigious law firm?
Episode 2.17: The Forgotten
Original Air Date: February 22, 2009
A homeless man is found brutally murdered but the investigation takes on a whole new twist when it is learned he was one of the richest men in Australia who chose to live amongst the homeless rather than with his family. The list of suspects include local good Samaritans, other homeless and even the victims own family. Did one of them have reason to kill the deceased or is there someone else preying on the homeless of the Melbourne streets? Matt Ryan goes undercover to get the answers they need but is he putting himself in grave danger? Meanwhile, Stanley Wolfe tries to speak with his estranged wife about personal issues and, when she rebuffs him, he turns to his good friend, Bernice Waverly to talk about his problems. Terry Jarvis assumes the role of head of the Homicide Unit as Bernice Waverly leaves to prepare for her study fellowship.
Episode 2.18: A Green Light
Original Air Date: March 1, 2009
Duncan Freeman is brutally bashed and left for dead in his home as Simon Joyner is outside waiting for him to come out for carpool. While Duncan's life is in the balance, the team must treat Duncan's case as one of their own, even though he isn't dead, to find the people responsible for their mates beating. Was his involvement in a past case the reason for his attempted murder? While Stanley Wolfe is at Bernice Waverly's home to ask her to get Gary Beck from Serious Crime to back off, Michael Mellor from the Office of Police Standards arrive to search her home for evidence of police corruption. Bernice receives a laptop computer taunting her with an laughing animated clown.
Episode 2.19: House of Horrors
Original Air Date: March 8, 2009
During a drug raid police find not only the drugs they are looking for but bones from a human arm and hand. Homicide is working with a crime at least 8 to 10 years old. The body is identified leading the team to the disappearance of a university professor and the 19-year-old student he was seeing. Meanwhile, the case against Bernice Waverly continues and Mellor disregards the clown she found on the computer. Waverly uses Stanley Wolfe's police ID to try and find out information but is caught by Terry Jarvis.
Episode 2.20: The Cutting Edge
Original Air Date: March 15, 2009
The murder of a young woman in her home lead the team to believe that it may have been a botched contract killing. A hit and run death of a teenage boy a few blocks away calls Joyner away from the woman's death. Are the two cases linked together or completely separate? Meanwhile, Stanley Wolfe gives Mapplethorpe a warning about her willingness to help Bernice Waverly and orders her to have no further contact with Waverly.
Episode 2.21: Rage
Original Air Date: March 22, 2009
A man is garroted in his car in an alleyway the investigation leads to his line of work. Did someone he came in contact with during the course of his job have cause to murder the man? Meanwhile, Bernice Waverly continues on her own investigation to find information as to who is framing her for corruption. Mapplethorpe goes to Waverly's home and sees the computer with the animated clown. She takes it to the department computer expert to get more information to help Waverly and they get the name "Shannon Pierce" from the computer.
Episode 2.22: Life and Death
Original Air Date: March 29, 2009
A psychiatrist is found murdered in his office and the investigation leads to one of his patients. The corruption frame-up of Bernice Waverly comes to a head when her son is kidnapped and the team must work fast to get to Josh Waverly before it is too late.
Episode 2.1: Thicker Than Water
Original Air Date: June 30, 2008
The detectives are called in to investigation the stabbing murder of a woman found in a dumpster. At first, they suspect a random encounter gone bad, but when her ex-husband is later found stabbed the case takes on a new twist. Meanwhile, Stanley Wolfe's marriage is in trouble.
Episode 2.2: Somersaulting Dogs
Original Air Date: July 7, 2008
A gifted teenager is found hanging in the bathroom of a high school, an apparent suicide. But, the investigation points towards homicide over suicide and the detectives learn of something dark afoot at the school thanks to a hidden computer file. Away from the office, Matt Ryan's colleagues and friends are eager to meet the new lady in his life, Emma, after she makes a surprise visit to see him at the office.
Episode 2.3: In House
Original Air Date: July 14, 2008
Jennifer Mapplethorpe, Wilton Sparks, Simon Joyner and Karen are taken hostage by the father of young man who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend six years ago and committed suicide while in prison. The man insists the detectives clear his sons name. Stanley Wolfe and the rest of his team on the outside must learn the truth about who really killed the young girl to save their friends and colleagues before it is too late. The pressure really builds when one of the hostages is shot.
Episode 2.4: Taniwha
Original Air Date: July 21, 2008
When a young mother is murdered on a beach by a professional killer the detectives must protect the only witness: her young daughter. Stanley Wolfe makes a mistake when he uses his police clearance to investigate the man his wife is having an affair with.
Episode 2.5: Guilty as Charged
Original Air Date: July 28, 2008
When Warren Endicot is acquitted of killing his wife and young daughter, Mapplethorpe makes it her personal mission to bring him to justice. When she gets into trouble during the course of her investigation, Matt Ryan and Duncan Freeman must come to her rescue. Meanwhile, Stanley Wolfe's marital woes come to a head.
Episode 2.6: Reward
Original Air Date: August 25, 2008
The decomposing body of a kidnap victim is found in an abandoned retirement home all trails lead to the widow of a hit-and-run victim who is now a well-known anti-drunk driving activist. Wilton Sparks and his former partner worked the hit-and-run case and team up once again to bring the murderer of the kidnap victim to justice. Could Sparks' behavior during the investigation lead to the end of his tenure with Homicide?
Episode 2.7: Golden
Original Air Date: September 1, 2008
When a famous footballer is bashed and is taken off life support, the Homicide detectives are called in to investigate the circumstances of his death. They must deal with politics as well as the footballers uncooperative mates to find the truth.
Episode 2.8: Life After Death
Original Air Date: September 8, 2008
A psychic brings news of an impending murder to Matt Ryan and Duncan Freeman. It isn't until the body shows up in the morgue that they actually believe her. Was she involved in the murder, a witness who reluctantly gave information to the police or did she genuinely foresee the death? Could she be the next to die? Out of the office, will one of the skeptical detectives find peace in their personal life thanks to a psychic?
Episode 2.9: Never to Be Released
Original Air Date: September 15, 2008
The suicide of a retired police officer occurs just days after the discovery of bodies of a young man and woman missing for thirty years. Is there a connection between the two cases or a simple coincidence? The team must confront a brutal serial killer to find the truth.
Episode 2.10: Examination Day
Original Air Date: September 29, 2008
A young exchange student dies during a university exam. Investigation reveals her to not only be murder but she isn't who her ID says she is and reveals a bigger picture of exam fraud. When asked by a superior from the Undercover Division, Bernice Waverly suggests Duncan Freeman and Jennifer Mapplethorpe as potential undercover candidates.
Episode 2.11: Oh Lucky Man
Original Air Date: October 6, 2008
A young prostitute is found savagely beaten to death in an alley. Was her death the result of bad blood between the dead girl and another prostitute or is there someone preying on the ladies of the evening? Stanley Wolfe has a lead on the case and believes he knows the identity of the murderer. Meanwhile, Matt Ryan receives bad news.
Episode 2.12: Spoils of War
Original Air Date: October 13, 2008
When the wife of a military veteran is brutally murdered while out with her husband and grandson the detectives begin and investigation that leads them to another murder that happened several weeks previously. Were the two crimes unrelated or did the same individual commit both with intentions to kill again and will Matt Ryan find himself in the middle?
Episode 2.13: Jury Duty
Original Air Date: October 20, 2008
When a juror is murdered in her home the case she is sitting on is derailed. Were the defendants, two seemingly psychotic brothers involved in her death to save themselves from prison? Meanwhile, is there the possibility of new love for Stanley Wolfe?
Episode 2.14: Jane Doe
Original Air Date: October 27, 2008
The discovery of a female body missing the head and hands leads the detectives to a young woman who fell from being the wife of a successful businessman to being a junkie in the course of a few months. Her husband claims she left after an argument about an affair he found out she had. Was her husband at fault for her death or was something more sinister to blame? Meanwhile, Bernice Waverly confides in Stanley Wolfe that she was accepted to an overseas study fellowship she had applied for. The detectives go out to dinner with Matt Ryan and his new girlfriend, Emma.
Episode 2.15: Junkie
Original Air Date: February 8, 2009
A junkie and a judge are both found dead on the same day. Are their deaths related to the drug they are both using or were the deaths a coincidence? Terry Jarvis and his drug squad return to work with the Homicide unit the solve the deaths and get any potentially fatal drugs off the street.
Episode 2.16: Stolen Sweets
Original Air Date: February 15, 2009
When the body of a young male prostitute is found after a fall from a high rise an influential pastor comes under suspect in the death. Is the pastor less holy than he professes and could he have hurt another young man in the past and gotten away with it and is he being protected by a prestigious law firm?
Episode 2.17: The Forgotten
Original Air Date: February 22, 2009
A homeless man is found brutally murdered but the investigation takes on a whole new twist when it is learned he was one of the richest men in Australia who chose to live amongst the homeless rather than with his family. The list of suspects include local good Samaritans, other homeless and even the victims own family. Did one of them have reason to kill the deceased or is there someone else preying on the homeless of the Melbourne streets? Matt Ryan goes undercover to get the answers they need but is he putting himself in grave danger? Meanwhile, Stanley Wolfe tries to speak with his estranged wife about personal issues and, when she rebuffs him, he turns to his good friend, Bernice Waverly to talk about his problems. Terry Jarvis assumes the role of head of the Homicide Unit as Bernice Waverly leaves to prepare for her study fellowship.
Episode 2.18: A Green Light
Original Air Date: March 1, 2009
Duncan Freeman is brutally bashed and left for dead in his home as Simon Joyner is outside waiting for him to come out for carpool. While Duncan's life is in the balance, the team must treat Duncan's case as one of their own, even though he isn't dead, to find the people responsible for their mates beating. Was his involvement in a past case the reason for his attempted murder? While Stanley Wolfe is at Bernice Waverly's home to ask her to get Gary Beck from Serious Crime to back off, Michael Mellor from the Office of Police Standards arrive to search her home for evidence of police corruption. Bernice receives a laptop computer taunting her with an laughing animated clown.
Episode 2.19: House of Horrors
Original Air Date: March 8, 2009
During a drug raid police find not only the drugs they are looking for but bones from a human arm and hand. Homicide is working with a crime at least 8 to 10 years old. The body is identified leading the team to the disappearance of a university professor and the 19-year-old student he was seeing. Meanwhile, the case against Bernice Waverly continues and Mellor disregards the clown she found on the computer. Waverly uses Stanley Wolfe's police ID to try and find out information but is caught by Terry Jarvis.
Episode 2.20: The Cutting Edge
Original Air Date: March 15, 2009
The murder of a young woman in her home lead the team to believe that it may have been a botched contract killing. A hit and run death of a teenage boy a few blocks away calls Joyner away from the woman's death. Are the two cases linked together or completely separate? Meanwhile, Stanley Wolfe gives Mapplethorpe a warning about her willingness to help Bernice Waverly and orders her to have no further contact with Waverly.
Episode 2.21: Rage
Original Air Date: March 22, 2009
A man is garroted in his car in an alleyway the investigation leads to his line of work. Did someone he came in contact with during the course of his job have cause to murder the man? Meanwhile, Bernice Waverly continues on her own investigation to find information as to who is framing her for corruption. Mapplethorpe goes to Waverly's home and sees the computer with the animated clown. She takes it to the department computer expert to get more information to help Waverly and they get the name "Shannon Pierce" from the computer.
Episode 2.22: Life and Death
Original Air Date: March 29, 2009
A psychiatrist is found murdered in his office and the investigation leads to one of his patients. The corruption frame-up of Bernice Waverly comes to a head when her son is kidnapped and the team must work fast to get to Josh Waverly before it is too late.
Australian Television: City Homicide, Season Two
Season two of City Homicide consisted of twenty-two one hour episodes that aired in the latter part of 2008 and early 2009.
Episode 2.1: Thicker Than Water
Original Air Date: June 30, 2008
The detectives are called in to investigation the stabbing murder of a woman found in a dumpster. At first, they suspect a random encounter gone bad, but when her ex-husband is later found stabbed the case takes on a new twist. Meanwhile, Stanley Wolfe's marriage is in trouble.
Episode 2.2: Somersaulting Dogs
Original Air Date: July 7, 2008
A gifted teenager is found hanging in the bathroom of a high school, an apparent suicide. But, the investigation points towards homicide over suicide and the detectives learn of something dark afoot at the school thanks to a hidden computer file. Away from the office, Matt Ryan's colleagues and friends are eager to meet the new lady in his life, Emma, after she makes a surprise visit to see him at the office.
Episode 2.3: In House
Original Air Date: July 14, 2008
Jennifer Mapplethorpe, Wilton Sparks, Simon Joyner and Karen are taken hostage by the father of young man who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend six years ago and committed suicide while in prison. The man insists the detectives clear his sons name. Stanley Wolfe and the rest of his team on the outside must learn the truth about who really killed the young girl to save their friends and colleagues before it is too late. The pressure really builds when one of the hostages is shot.
Episode 2.4: Taniwha
Original Air Date: July 21, 2008
When a young mother is murdered on a beach by a professional killer the detectives must protect the only witness: her young daughter. Stanley Wolfe makes a mistake when he uses his police clearance to investigate the man his wife is having an affair with.
Episode 2.5: Guilty as Charged
Original Air Date: July 28, 2008
When Warren Endicot is acquitted of killing his wife and young daughter, Mapplethorpe makes it her personal mission to bring him to justice. When she gets into trouble during the course of her investigation, Matt Ryan and Duncan Freeman must come to her rescue. Meanwhile, Stanley Wolfe's marital woes come to a head.
Episode 2.6: Reward
Original Air Date: August 25, 2008
The decomposing body of a kidnap victim is found in an abandoned retirement home all trails lead to the widow of a hit-and-run victim who is now a well-known anti-drunk driving activist. Wilton Sparks and his former partner worked the hit-and-run case and team up once again to bring the murderer of the kidnap victim to justice. Could Sparks' behavior during the investigation lead to the end of his tenure with Homicide?
Episode 2.7: Golden
Original Air Date: September 1, 2008
When a famous footballer is bashed and is taken off life support, the Homicide detectives are called in to investigate the circumstances of his death. They must deal with politics as well as the footballers uncooperative mates to find the truth.
Episode 2.8: Life After Death
Original Air Date: September 8, 2008
A psychic brings news of an impending murder to Matt Ryan and Duncan Freeman. It isn't until the body shows up in the morgue that they actually believe her. Was she involved in the murder, a witness who reluctantly gave information to the police or did she genuinely foresee the death? Could she be the next to die? Out of the office, will one of the skeptical detectives find peace in their personal life thanks to a psychic?
Episode 2.9: Never to Be Released
Original Air Date: September 15, 2008
The suicide of a retired police officer occurs just days after the discovery of bodies of a young man and woman missing for thirty years. Is there a connection between the two cases or a simple coincidence? The team must confront a brutal serial killer to find the truth.
Episode 2.10: Examination Day
Original Air Date: September 29, 2008
A young exchange student dies during a university exam. Investigation reveals her to not only be murder but she isn't who her ID says she is and reveals a bigger picture of exam fraud. When asked by a superior from the Undercover Division, Bernice Waverly suggests Duncan Freeman and Jennifer Mapplethorpe as potential undercover candidates.
Episode 2.11: Oh Lucky Man
Original Air Date: October 6, 2008
A young prostitute is found savagely beaten to death in an alley. Was her death the result of bad blood between the dead girl and another prostitute or is there someone preying on the ladies of the evening? Stanley Wolfe has a lead on the case and believes he knows the identity of the murderer. Meanwhile, Matt Ryan receives bad news.
Episode 2.12: Spoils of War
Original Air Date: October 13, 2008
When the wife of a military veteran is brutally murdered while out with her husband and grandson the detectives begin and investigation that leads them to another murder that happened several weeks previously. Were the two crimes unrelated or did the same individual commit both with intentions to kill again and will Matt Ryan find himself in the middle?
Episode 2.13: Jury Duty
Original Air Date: October 20, 2008
When a juror is murdered in her home the case she is sitting on is derailed. Were the defendants, two seemingly psychotic brothers involved in her death to save themselves from prison? Meanwhile, is there the possibility of new love for Stanley Wolfe?
Episode 2.14: Jane Doe
Original Air Date: October 27, 2008
The discovery of a female body missing the head and hands leads the detectives to a young woman who fell from being the wife of a successful businessman to being a junkie in the course of a few months. Her husband claims she left after an argument about an affair he found out she had. Was her husband at fault for her death or was something more sinister to blame? Meanwhile, Bernice Waverly confides in Stanley Wolfe that she was accepted to an overseas study fellowship she had applied for. The detectives go out to dinner with Matt Ryan and his new girlfriend, Emma.
Episode 2.15: Junkie
Original Air Date: February 8, 2009
A junkie and a judge are both found dead on the same day. Are their deaths related to the drug they are both using or were the deaths a coincidence? Terry Jarvis and his drug squad return to work with the Homicide unit the solve the deaths and get any potentially fatal drugs off the street.
Episode 2.16: Stolen Sweets
Original Air Date: February 15, 2009
When the body of a young male prostitute is found after a fall from a high rise an influential pastor comes under suspect in the death. Is the pastor less holy than he professes and could he have hurt another young man in the past and gotten away with it and is he being protected by a prestigious law firm?
Episode 2.17: The Forgotten
Original Air Date: February 22, 2009
A homeless man is found brutally murdered but the investigation takes on a whole new twist when it is learned he was one of the richest men in Australia who chose to live amongst the homeless rather than with his family. The list of suspects include local good Samaritans, other homeless and even the victims own family. Did one of them have reason to kill the deceased or is there someone else preying on the homeless of the Melbourne streets? Matt Ryan goes undercover to get the answers they need but is he putting himself in grave danger? Meanwhile, Stanley Wolfe tries to speak with his estranged wife about personal issues and, when she rebuffs him, he turns to his good friend, Bernice Waverly to talk about his problems. Terry Jarvis assumes the role of head of the Homicide Unit as Bernice Waverly leaves to prepare for her study fellowship.
Episode 2.18: A Green Light
Original Air Date: March 1, 2009
Duncan Freeman is brutally bashed and left for dead in his home as Simon Joyner is outside waiting for him to come out for carpool. While Duncan's life is in the balance, the team must treat Duncan's case as one of their own, even though he isn't dead, to find the people responsible for their mates beating. Was his involvement in a past case the reason for his attempted murder? While Stanley Wolfe is at Bernice Waverly's home to ask her to get Gary Beck from Serious Crime to back off, Michael Mellor from the Office of Police Standards arrive to search her home for evidence of police corruption. Bernice receives a laptop computer taunting her with an laughing animated clown.
Episode 2.19: House of Horrors
Original Air Date: March 8, 2009
During a drug raid police find not only the drugs they are looking for but bones from a human arm and hand. Homicide is working with a crime at least 8 to 10 years old. The body is identified leading the team to the disappearance of a university professor and the 19-year-old student he was seeing. Meanwhile, the case against Bernice Waverly continues and Mellor disregards the clown she found on the computer. Waverly uses Stanley Wolfe's police ID to try and find out information but is caught by Terry Jarvis.
Episode 2.20: The Cutting Edge
Original Air Date: March 15, 2009
The murder of a young woman in her home lead the team to believe that it may have been a botched contract killing. A hit and run death of a teenage boy a few blocks away calls Joyner away from the woman's death. Are the two cases linked together or completely separate? Meanwhile, Stanley Wolfe gives Mapplethorpe a warning about her willingness to help Bernice Waverly and orders her to have no further contact with Waverly.
Episode 2.21: Rage
Original Air Date: March 22, 2009
A man is garroted in his car in an alleyway the investigation leads to his line of work. Did someone he came in contact with during the course of his job have cause to murder the man? Meanwhile, Bernice Waverly continues on her own investigation to find information as to who is framing her for corruption. Mapplethorpe goes to Waverly's home and sees the computer with the animated clown. She takes it to the department computer expert to get more information to help Waverly and they get the name "Shannon Pierce" from the computer.
Episode 2.22: Life and Death
Original Air Date: March 29, 2009
A psychiatrist is found murdered in his office and the investigation leads to one of his patients. The corruption frame-up of Bernice Waverly comes to a head when her son is kidnapped and the team must work fast to get to Josh Waverly before it is too late.
Episode 2.1: Thicker Than Water
Original Air Date: June 30, 2008
The detectives are called in to investigation the stabbing murder of a woman found in a dumpster. At first, they suspect a random encounter gone bad, but when her ex-husband is later found stabbed the case takes on a new twist. Meanwhile, Stanley Wolfe's marriage is in trouble.
Episode 2.2: Somersaulting Dogs
Original Air Date: July 7, 2008
A gifted teenager is found hanging in the bathroom of a high school, an apparent suicide. But, the investigation points towards homicide over suicide and the detectives learn of something dark afoot at the school thanks to a hidden computer file. Away from the office, Matt Ryan's colleagues and friends are eager to meet the new lady in his life, Emma, after she makes a surprise visit to see him at the office.
Episode 2.3: In House
Original Air Date: July 14, 2008
Jennifer Mapplethorpe, Wilton Sparks, Simon Joyner and Karen are taken hostage by the father of young man who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend six years ago and committed suicide while in prison. The man insists the detectives clear his sons name. Stanley Wolfe and the rest of his team on the outside must learn the truth about who really killed the young girl to save their friends and colleagues before it is too late. The pressure really builds when one of the hostages is shot.
Episode 2.4: Taniwha
Original Air Date: July 21, 2008
When a young mother is murdered on a beach by a professional killer the detectives must protect the only witness: her young daughter. Stanley Wolfe makes a mistake when he uses his police clearance to investigate the man his wife is having an affair with.
Episode 2.5: Guilty as Charged
Original Air Date: July 28, 2008
When Warren Endicot is acquitted of killing his wife and young daughter, Mapplethorpe makes it her personal mission to bring him to justice. When she gets into trouble during the course of her investigation, Matt Ryan and Duncan Freeman must come to her rescue. Meanwhile, Stanley Wolfe's marital woes come to a head.
Episode 2.6: Reward
Original Air Date: August 25, 2008
The decomposing body of a kidnap victim is found in an abandoned retirement home all trails lead to the widow of a hit-and-run victim who is now a well-known anti-drunk driving activist. Wilton Sparks and his former partner worked the hit-and-run case and team up once again to bring the murderer of the kidnap victim to justice. Could Sparks' behavior during the investigation lead to the end of his tenure with Homicide?
Episode 2.7: Golden
Original Air Date: September 1, 2008
When a famous footballer is bashed and is taken off life support, the Homicide detectives are called in to investigate the circumstances of his death. They must deal with politics as well as the footballers uncooperative mates to find the truth.
Episode 2.8: Life After Death
Original Air Date: September 8, 2008
A psychic brings news of an impending murder to Matt Ryan and Duncan Freeman. It isn't until the body shows up in the morgue that they actually believe her. Was she involved in the murder, a witness who reluctantly gave information to the police or did she genuinely foresee the death? Could she be the next to die? Out of the office, will one of the skeptical detectives find peace in their personal life thanks to a psychic?
Episode 2.9: Never to Be Released
Original Air Date: September 15, 2008
The suicide of a retired police officer occurs just days after the discovery of bodies of a young man and woman missing for thirty years. Is there a connection between the two cases or a simple coincidence? The team must confront a brutal serial killer to find the truth.
Episode 2.10: Examination Day
Original Air Date: September 29, 2008
A young exchange student dies during a university exam. Investigation reveals her to not only be murder but she isn't who her ID says she is and reveals a bigger picture of exam fraud. When asked by a superior from the Undercover Division, Bernice Waverly suggests Duncan Freeman and Jennifer Mapplethorpe as potential undercover candidates.
Episode 2.11: Oh Lucky Man
Original Air Date: October 6, 2008
A young prostitute is found savagely beaten to death in an alley. Was her death the result of bad blood between the dead girl and another prostitute or is there someone preying on the ladies of the evening? Stanley Wolfe has a lead on the case and believes he knows the identity of the murderer. Meanwhile, Matt Ryan receives bad news.
Episode 2.12: Spoils of War
Original Air Date: October 13, 2008
When the wife of a military veteran is brutally murdered while out with her husband and grandson the detectives begin and investigation that leads them to another murder that happened several weeks previously. Were the two crimes unrelated or did the same individual commit both with intentions to kill again and will Matt Ryan find himself in the middle?
Episode 2.13: Jury Duty
Original Air Date: October 20, 2008
When a juror is murdered in her home the case she is sitting on is derailed. Were the defendants, two seemingly psychotic brothers involved in her death to save themselves from prison? Meanwhile, is there the possibility of new love for Stanley Wolfe?
Episode 2.14: Jane Doe
Original Air Date: October 27, 2008
The discovery of a female body missing the head and hands leads the detectives to a young woman who fell from being the wife of a successful businessman to being a junkie in the course of a few months. Her husband claims she left after an argument about an affair he found out she had. Was her husband at fault for her death or was something more sinister to blame? Meanwhile, Bernice Waverly confides in Stanley Wolfe that she was accepted to an overseas study fellowship she had applied for. The detectives go out to dinner with Matt Ryan and his new girlfriend, Emma.
Episode 2.15: Junkie
Original Air Date: February 8, 2009
A junkie and a judge are both found dead on the same day. Are their deaths related to the drug they are both using or were the deaths a coincidence? Terry Jarvis and his drug squad return to work with the Homicide unit the solve the deaths and get any potentially fatal drugs off the street.
Episode 2.16: Stolen Sweets
Original Air Date: February 15, 2009
When the body of a young male prostitute is found after a fall from a high rise an influential pastor comes under suspect in the death. Is the pastor less holy than he professes and could he have hurt another young man in the past and gotten away with it and is he being protected by a prestigious law firm?
Episode 2.17: The Forgotten
Original Air Date: February 22, 2009
A homeless man is found brutally murdered but the investigation takes on a whole new twist when it is learned he was one of the richest men in Australia who chose to live amongst the homeless rather than with his family. The list of suspects include local good Samaritans, other homeless and even the victims own family. Did one of them have reason to kill the deceased or is there someone else preying on the homeless of the Melbourne streets? Matt Ryan goes undercover to get the answers they need but is he putting himself in grave danger? Meanwhile, Stanley Wolfe tries to speak with his estranged wife about personal issues and, when she rebuffs him, he turns to his good friend, Bernice Waverly to talk about his problems. Terry Jarvis assumes the role of head of the Homicide Unit as Bernice Waverly leaves to prepare for her study fellowship.
Episode 2.18: A Green Light
Original Air Date: March 1, 2009
Duncan Freeman is brutally bashed and left for dead in his home as Simon Joyner is outside waiting for him to come out for carpool. While Duncan's life is in the balance, the team must treat Duncan's case as one of their own, even though he isn't dead, to find the people responsible for their mates beating. Was his involvement in a past case the reason for his attempted murder? While Stanley Wolfe is at Bernice Waverly's home to ask her to get Gary Beck from Serious Crime to back off, Michael Mellor from the Office of Police Standards arrive to search her home for evidence of police corruption. Bernice receives a laptop computer taunting her with an laughing animated clown.
Episode 2.19: House of Horrors
Original Air Date: March 8, 2009
During a drug raid police find not only the drugs they are looking for but bones from a human arm and hand. Homicide is working with a crime at least 8 to 10 years old. The body is identified leading the team to the disappearance of a university professor and the 19-year-old student he was seeing. Meanwhile, the case against Bernice Waverly continues and Mellor disregards the clown she found on the computer. Waverly uses Stanley Wolfe's police ID to try and find out information but is caught by Terry Jarvis.
Episode 2.20: The Cutting Edge
Original Air Date: March 15, 2009
The murder of a young woman in her home lead the team to believe that it may have been a botched contract killing. A hit and run death of a teenage boy a few blocks away calls Joyner away from the woman's death. Are the two cases linked together or completely separate? Meanwhile, Stanley Wolfe gives Mapplethorpe a warning about her willingness to help Bernice Waverly and orders her to have no further contact with Waverly.
Episode 2.21: Rage
Original Air Date: March 22, 2009
A man is garroted in his car in an alleyway the investigation leads to his line of work. Did someone he came in contact with during the course of his job have cause to murder the man? Meanwhile, Bernice Waverly continues on her own investigation to find information as to who is framing her for corruption. Mapplethorpe goes to Waverly's home and sees the computer with the animated clown. She takes it to the department computer expert to get more information to help Waverly and they get the name "Shannon Pierce" from the computer.
Episode 2.22: Life and Death
Original Air Date: March 29, 2009
A psychiatrist is found murdered in his office and the investigation leads to one of his patients. The corruption frame-up of Bernice Waverly comes to a head when her son is kidnapped and the team must work fast to get to Josh Waverly before it is too late.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Australian Television: City Homicide, Season One
Season one of City Homicide consisted of fourteen (14) hour-long episodes that aired in the latter part of 2007. The pilot to the series was in two parts, both of which aired on the same night. Season one is available on DVD in Australia.
Episode, 1.1 & Episode 1.2: In the Hands of Giants
Original Air Date: August 27, 2007
After being called in to investigate the suicide of Natalie Pierce, the detectives of the Homicide Division discover that there is more to the investigation than just an open and closed suicide. An encounter with a mysterious suspect who "looks like Clark Kent" leads the detectives to a string of house fires responsible for the deaths of several children. The team must prevent more children from dying. Meanwhile, Simon Joyner finds himself in a bit of a jam after losing his credentials during a tryst with the wife of a fellow police officer.
Episode 1.3: Lie Down with Dogs
Original Air Date: September 3, 2007
Homicide detectives are called in when the body of a well-known criminal, Michael Booth, is discovered in a crypt--a crypt that doesn't belong to Booth or his family. The Homicide and Armed Robbery Squads both have an interest in the Booth family but for different reasons. Matters get complicated when it is learned that Booth and his lawyer were involved in a long-term affair and had a son together. A shooting involving Mapplethorpe and Joyner leaves them with questions. Out of the office, Duncan learns something unpleasant about his fiance, Claire.
Episode 1.4: The Return
Original Air Date: September 10, 2007
Matt Ryan and Simon Joyner bring murder fugitive Tom Conway back to Australia from London for trial but he commits suicide not long after arriving in Australia. Ryan, feeling there is more to Conway's death than just a suicide begins investigating only to learn that a government Minister was involved in the death attributed to Conway. On a personal note, Ryan confides in Mapplethorpe about the mysterious death of his mother. Mapplethorpe is still dealing with the shooting of Brett Semple.
Episode 1.5: The Ripe Fruits in the Garden
Original Air Date: September 17, 2007
In a case deeply personal to Stanley Wolfe the detectives investigate the murder of a young girl, Stanley's god-daughter, Deborah. They learn that a few young girls were categories as runaways but were eventually found or returned home. One of the girls gives evidence that leads the detectives to a suspect in Deborah's murder and to a new victim who depends on their quick work to save her life.
Episode 1.6: Envelope Day
Original Air Date: September 24, 2007
When a controversial journalist died in a fall from an overpass that could have been suicide or murder the unit focuses on friends of the deceased. When one of the friends is killed, the investigation takes a new course. Meanwhile, Simon Joyner is unhappy with the affair he is having.
Episode 1.7: Baby Love
Original Air Date: October 1, 2007
The detectives are called in to investigate the death of an infant originally believed to be from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome when the death is ruled a homicide by the coroner. The baby's mother soon comes under suspicious when it is learned she had two previous children who also died from SIDS. In the course of the investigation they learn of another suspect who had a reason to want the baby dead. Duncan Freeman's fiance, Claire, is arrested for drug possession and is given an ultimatum by Terry Jarvis of the drug squad. Stanley struggles with an old demon.
Episode 1.8: Victims of Crime
Original Air Date: October 8, 2007
A freak accidental death turns into a homicide investigation when six funeral urns are found in a closet in the deceased's home. The investigation turns up evidence that individuals who went unpunished for crimes they had committed were being punished by a self-appointed vigilante. Duncan Freeman receives some devastating news.
Episode 1.9: Family Planning
Original Air Date: October 15, 2007
When almost an entire wealthy family is brutally murdered and their home burgled, the detectives immediately suspect the only surviving member, the eldest son. They soon come to believe that he may very well be as innocent as he claims to be. Meanwhile, the now divorced Wilton Sparks returns to work following his coronary and is teamed with Simon Joyner.
Episode 1.10: The Promised Land
Original Air Date: October 22, 2007
A young Iraqi man is hit by a car during a foot chase with a policeman. The detectives must investigate the death to learn the truth behind what appears to be a horrible accident. Terry Jarvis, after being slugged by Duncan Freeman is after Freeman's hide.
Episode 1.11: Serious Men
Original Air Date: October 29, 2007
The detectives are called to investigate the murders of two security guards who are killed by a sniper during the theft of gold bullion. Terry Jarvis and his armed robbery squad are teamed with the homicide unit to solve the murders and find the gold bullion. It becomes apparent that there is a leak amongst the police and no one is to be trusted. Simon Joyner faces a dangerous situation.
Episode 1.12: Cut and Dried
Original Air Date: November 5, 2007
The detectives investigate the death of an inmate at Arundel Correction Facility only to learn the inmate was incarcerated under a false name due to his crime: pedophilia. It is learned that the uncle of deceased last two victims was also incarcerated at the prison and he becomes the immediate suspect. Mapplethorpe, much to her displeasure, is reunited with an old flame who proves to be quite the nuisance.
Episode 1.13: Rostered Day Off
Original Air Date: November 12, 2007
Wilton Sparks is shot when he goes to a rural home to investigate a new tip in an old case. The homicide unit must find one of their own before it is too late. Mapplethorpe is asked by Bernice Waverly to work the case of the death of her good friend and neighbor who apparently died of cancer. Simon Joyner drafts a resignation letter.
Episode 1.14: Raising the Dead
Original Air Date: November 19, 2007
The past comes back to haunt Matt Ryan and his father, Callum Ryan, when the body of Matt's mother is found at an abandoned construction site. The detective who investigated Isabella Ryan's death 16 years ago is called in and he immediately zeroes in on Callum Ryan as he did in his original investigation. Matt's friends in homicide want to prove his father is innocent, if they can.
Episode, 1.1 & Episode 1.2: In the Hands of Giants
Original Air Date: August 27, 2007
After being called in to investigate the suicide of Natalie Pierce, the detectives of the Homicide Division discover that there is more to the investigation than just an open and closed suicide. An encounter with a mysterious suspect who "looks like Clark Kent" leads the detectives to a string of house fires responsible for the deaths of several children. The team must prevent more children from dying. Meanwhile, Simon Joyner finds himself in a bit of a jam after losing his credentials during a tryst with the wife of a fellow police officer.
Episode 1.3: Lie Down with Dogs
Original Air Date: September 3, 2007
Homicide detectives are called in when the body of a well-known criminal, Michael Booth, is discovered in a crypt--a crypt that doesn't belong to Booth or his family. The Homicide and Armed Robbery Squads both have an interest in the Booth family but for different reasons. Matters get complicated when it is learned that Booth and his lawyer were involved in a long-term affair and had a son together. A shooting involving Mapplethorpe and Joyner leaves them with questions. Out of the office, Duncan learns something unpleasant about his fiance, Claire.
Episode 1.4: The Return
Original Air Date: September 10, 2007
Matt Ryan and Simon Joyner bring murder fugitive Tom Conway back to Australia from London for trial but he commits suicide not long after arriving in Australia. Ryan, feeling there is more to Conway's death than just a suicide begins investigating only to learn that a government Minister was involved in the death attributed to Conway. On a personal note, Ryan confides in Mapplethorpe about the mysterious death of his mother. Mapplethorpe is still dealing with the shooting of Brett Semple.
Episode 1.5: The Ripe Fruits in the Garden
Original Air Date: September 17, 2007
In a case deeply personal to Stanley Wolfe the detectives investigate the murder of a young girl, Stanley's god-daughter, Deborah. They learn that a few young girls were categories as runaways but were eventually found or returned home. One of the girls gives evidence that leads the detectives to a suspect in Deborah's murder and to a new victim who depends on their quick work to save her life.
Episode 1.6: Envelope Day
Original Air Date: September 24, 2007
When a controversial journalist died in a fall from an overpass that could have been suicide or murder the unit focuses on friends of the deceased. When one of the friends is killed, the investigation takes a new course. Meanwhile, Simon Joyner is unhappy with the affair he is having.
Episode 1.7: Baby Love
Original Air Date: October 1, 2007
The detectives are called in to investigate the death of an infant originally believed to be from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome when the death is ruled a homicide by the coroner. The baby's mother soon comes under suspicious when it is learned she had two previous children who also died from SIDS. In the course of the investigation they learn of another suspect who had a reason to want the baby dead. Duncan Freeman's fiance, Claire, is arrested for drug possession and is given an ultimatum by Terry Jarvis of the drug squad. Stanley struggles with an old demon.
Episode 1.8: Victims of Crime
Original Air Date: October 8, 2007
A freak accidental death turns into a homicide investigation when six funeral urns are found in a closet in the deceased's home. The investigation turns up evidence that individuals who went unpunished for crimes they had committed were being punished by a self-appointed vigilante. Duncan Freeman receives some devastating news.
Episode 1.9: Family Planning
Original Air Date: October 15, 2007
When almost an entire wealthy family is brutally murdered and their home burgled, the detectives immediately suspect the only surviving member, the eldest son. They soon come to believe that he may very well be as innocent as he claims to be. Meanwhile, the now divorced Wilton Sparks returns to work following his coronary and is teamed with Simon Joyner.
Episode 1.10: The Promised Land
Original Air Date: October 22, 2007
A young Iraqi man is hit by a car during a foot chase with a policeman. The detectives must investigate the death to learn the truth behind what appears to be a horrible accident. Terry Jarvis, after being slugged by Duncan Freeman is after Freeman's hide.
Episode 1.11: Serious Men
Original Air Date: October 29, 2007
The detectives are called to investigate the murders of two security guards who are killed by a sniper during the theft of gold bullion. Terry Jarvis and his armed robbery squad are teamed with the homicide unit to solve the murders and find the gold bullion. It becomes apparent that there is a leak amongst the police and no one is to be trusted. Simon Joyner faces a dangerous situation.
Episode 1.12: Cut and Dried
Original Air Date: November 5, 2007
The detectives investigate the death of an inmate at Arundel Correction Facility only to learn the inmate was incarcerated under a false name due to his crime: pedophilia. It is learned that the uncle of deceased last two victims was also incarcerated at the prison and he becomes the immediate suspect. Mapplethorpe, much to her displeasure, is reunited with an old flame who proves to be quite the nuisance.
Episode 1.13: Rostered Day Off
Original Air Date: November 12, 2007
Wilton Sparks is shot when he goes to a rural home to investigate a new tip in an old case. The homicide unit must find one of their own before it is too late. Mapplethorpe is asked by Bernice Waverly to work the case of the death of her good friend and neighbor who apparently died of cancer. Simon Joyner drafts a resignation letter.
Episode 1.14: Raising the Dead
Original Air Date: November 19, 2007
The past comes back to haunt Matt Ryan and his father, Callum Ryan, when the body of Matt's mother is found at an abandoned construction site. The detective who investigated Isabella Ryan's death 16 years ago is called in and he immediately zeroes in on Callum Ryan as he did in his original investigation. Matt's friends in homicide want to prove his father is innocent, if they can.
Australian Television: City Homicide, Season One
Season one of City Homicide consisted of fourteen (14) hour-long episodes that aired in the latter part of 2007. The pilot to the series was in two parts, both of which aired on the same night. Season one is available on DVD in Australia.
Episode, 1.1 & Episode 1.2: In the Hands of Giants
Original Air Date: August 27, 2007
After being called in to investigate the suicide of Natalie Pierce, the detectives of the Homicide Division discover that there is more to the investigation than just an open and closed suicide. An encounter with a mysterious suspect who "looks like Clark Kent" leads the detectives to a string of house fires responsible for the deaths of several children. The team must prevent more children from dying. Meanwhile, Simon Joyner finds himself in a bit of a jam after losing his credentials during a tryst with the wife of a fellow police officer.
Episode 1.3: Lie Down with Dogs
Original Air Date: September 3, 2007
Homicide detectives are called in when the body of a well-known criminal, Michael Booth, is discovered in a crypt--a crypt that doesn't belong to Booth or his family. The Homicide and Armed Robbery Squads both have an interest in the Booth family but for different reasons. Matters get complicated when it is learned that Booth and his lawyer were involved in a long-term affair and had a son together. A shooting involving Mapplethorpe and Joyner leaves them with questions. Out of the office, Duncan learns something unpleasant about his fiance, Claire.
Episode 1.4: The Return
Original Air Date: September 10, 2007
Matt Ryan and Simon Joyner bring murder fugitive Tom Conway back to Australia from London for trial but he commits suicide not long after arriving in Australia. Ryan, feeling there is more to Conway's death than just a suicide begins investigating only to learn that a government Minister was involved in the death attributed to Conway. On a personal note, Ryan confides in Mapplethorpe about the mysterious death of his mother. Mapplethorpe is still dealing with the shooting of Brett Semple.
Episode 1.5: The Ripe Fruits in the Garden
Original Air Date: September 17, 2007
In a case deeply personal to Stanley Wolfe the detectives investigate the murder of a young girl, Stanley's god-daughter, Deborah. They learn that a few young girls were categories as runaways but were eventually found or returned home. One of the girls gives evidence that leads the detectives to a suspect in Deborah's murder and to a new victim who depends on their quick work to save her life.
Episode 1.6: Envelope Day
Original Air Date: September 24, 2007
When a controversial journalist died in a fall from an overpass that could have been suicide or murder the unit focuses on friends of the deceased. When one of the friends is killed, the investigation takes a new course. Meanwhile, Simon Joyner is unhappy with the affair he is having.
Episode 1.7: Baby Love
Original Air Date: October 1, 2007
The detectives are called in to investigate the death of an infant originally believed to be from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome when the death is ruled a homicide by the coroner. The baby's mother soon comes under suspicious when it is learned she had two previous children who also died from SIDS. In the course of the investigation they learn of another suspect who had a reason to want the baby dead. Duncan Freeman's fiance, Claire, is arrested for drug possession and is given an ultimatum by Terry Jarvis of the drug squad. Stanley struggles with an old demon.
Episode 1.8: Victims of Crime
Original Air Date: October 8, 2007
A freak accidental death turns into a homicide investigation when six funeral urns are found in a closet in the deceased's home. The investigation turns up evidence that individuals who went unpunished for crimes they had committed were being punished by a self-appointed vigilante. Duncan Freeman receives some devastating news.
Episode 1.9: Family Planning
Original Air Date: October 15, 2007
When almost an entire wealthy family is brutally murdered and their home burgled, the detectives immediately suspect the only surviving member, the eldest son. They soon come to believe that he may very well be as innocent as he claims to be. Meanwhile, the now divorced Wilton Sparks returns to work following his coronary and is teamed with Simon Joyner.
Episode 1.10: The Promised Land
Original Air Date: October 22, 2007
A young Iraqi man is hit by a car during a foot chase with a policeman. The detectives must investigate the death to learn the truth behind what appears to be a horrible accident. Terry Jarvis, after being slugged by Duncan Freeman is after Freeman's hide.
Episode 1.11: Serious Men
Original Air Date: October 29, 2007
The detectives are called to investigate the murders of two security guards who are killed by a sniper during the theft of gold bullion. Terry Jarvis and his armed robbery squad are teamed with the homicide unit to solve the murders and find the gold bullion. It becomes apparent that there is a leak amongst the police and no one is to be trusted. Simon Joyner faces a dangerous situation.
Episode 1.12: Cut and Dried
Original Air Date: November 5, 2007
The detectives investigate the death of an inmate at Arundel Correction Facility only to learn the inmate was incarcerated under a false name due to his crime: pedophilia. It is learned that the uncle of deceased last two victims was also incarcerated at the prison and he becomes the immediate suspect. Mapplethorpe, much to her displeasure, is reunited with an old flame who proves to be quite the nuisance.
Episode 1.13: Rostered Day Off
Original Air Date: November 12, 2007
Wilton Sparks is shot when he goes to a rural home to investigate a new tip in an old case. The homicide unit must find one of their own before it is too late. Mapplethorpe is asked by Bernice Waverly to work the case of the death of her good friend and neighbor who apparently died of cancer. Simon Joyner drafts a resignation letter.
Episode 1.14: Raising the Dead
Original Air Date: November 19, 2007
The past comes back to haunt Matt Ryan and his father, Callum Ryan, when the body of Matt's mother is found at an abandoned construction site. The detective who investigated Isabella Ryan's death 16 years ago is called in and he immediately zeroes in on Callum Ryan as he did in his original investigation. Matt's friends in homicide want to prove his father is innocent, if they can.
Episode, 1.1 & Episode 1.2: In the Hands of Giants
Original Air Date: August 27, 2007
After being called in to investigate the suicide of Natalie Pierce, the detectives of the Homicide Division discover that there is more to the investigation than just an open and closed suicide. An encounter with a mysterious suspect who "looks like Clark Kent" leads the detectives to a string of house fires responsible for the deaths of several children. The team must prevent more children from dying. Meanwhile, Simon Joyner finds himself in a bit of a jam after losing his credentials during a tryst with the wife of a fellow police officer.
Episode 1.3: Lie Down with Dogs
Original Air Date: September 3, 2007
Homicide detectives are called in when the body of a well-known criminal, Michael Booth, is discovered in a crypt--a crypt that doesn't belong to Booth or his family. The Homicide and Armed Robbery Squads both have an interest in the Booth family but for different reasons. Matters get complicated when it is learned that Booth and his lawyer were involved in a long-term affair and had a son together. A shooting involving Mapplethorpe and Joyner leaves them with questions. Out of the office, Duncan learns something unpleasant about his fiance, Claire.
Episode 1.4: The Return
Original Air Date: September 10, 2007
Matt Ryan and Simon Joyner bring murder fugitive Tom Conway back to Australia from London for trial but he commits suicide not long after arriving in Australia. Ryan, feeling there is more to Conway's death than just a suicide begins investigating only to learn that a government Minister was involved in the death attributed to Conway. On a personal note, Ryan confides in Mapplethorpe about the mysterious death of his mother. Mapplethorpe is still dealing with the shooting of Brett Semple.
Episode 1.5: The Ripe Fruits in the Garden
Original Air Date: September 17, 2007
In a case deeply personal to Stanley Wolfe the detectives investigate the murder of a young girl, Stanley's god-daughter, Deborah. They learn that a few young girls were categories as runaways but were eventually found or returned home. One of the girls gives evidence that leads the detectives to a suspect in Deborah's murder and to a new victim who depends on their quick work to save her life.
Episode 1.6: Envelope Day
Original Air Date: September 24, 2007
When a controversial journalist died in a fall from an overpass that could have been suicide or murder the unit focuses on friends of the deceased. When one of the friends is killed, the investigation takes a new course. Meanwhile, Simon Joyner is unhappy with the affair he is having.
Episode 1.7: Baby Love
Original Air Date: October 1, 2007
The detectives are called in to investigate the death of an infant originally believed to be from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome when the death is ruled a homicide by the coroner. The baby's mother soon comes under suspicious when it is learned she had two previous children who also died from SIDS. In the course of the investigation they learn of another suspect who had a reason to want the baby dead. Duncan Freeman's fiance, Claire, is arrested for drug possession and is given an ultimatum by Terry Jarvis of the drug squad. Stanley struggles with an old demon.
Episode 1.8: Victims of Crime
Original Air Date: October 8, 2007
A freak accidental death turns into a homicide investigation when six funeral urns are found in a closet in the deceased's home. The investigation turns up evidence that individuals who went unpunished for crimes they had committed were being punished by a self-appointed vigilante. Duncan Freeman receives some devastating news.
Episode 1.9: Family Planning
Original Air Date: October 15, 2007
When almost an entire wealthy family is brutally murdered and their home burgled, the detectives immediately suspect the only surviving member, the eldest son. They soon come to believe that he may very well be as innocent as he claims to be. Meanwhile, the now divorced Wilton Sparks returns to work following his coronary and is teamed with Simon Joyner.
Episode 1.10: The Promised Land
Original Air Date: October 22, 2007
A young Iraqi man is hit by a car during a foot chase with a policeman. The detectives must investigate the death to learn the truth behind what appears to be a horrible accident. Terry Jarvis, after being slugged by Duncan Freeman is after Freeman's hide.
Episode 1.11: Serious Men
Original Air Date: October 29, 2007
The detectives are called to investigate the murders of two security guards who are killed by a sniper during the theft of gold bullion. Terry Jarvis and his armed robbery squad are teamed with the homicide unit to solve the murders and find the gold bullion. It becomes apparent that there is a leak amongst the police and no one is to be trusted. Simon Joyner faces a dangerous situation.
Episode 1.12: Cut and Dried
Original Air Date: November 5, 2007
The detectives investigate the death of an inmate at Arundel Correction Facility only to learn the inmate was incarcerated under a false name due to his crime: pedophilia. It is learned that the uncle of deceased last two victims was also incarcerated at the prison and he becomes the immediate suspect. Mapplethorpe, much to her displeasure, is reunited with an old flame who proves to be quite the nuisance.
Episode 1.13: Rostered Day Off
Original Air Date: November 12, 2007
Wilton Sparks is shot when he goes to a rural home to investigate a new tip in an old case. The homicide unit must find one of their own before it is too late. Mapplethorpe is asked by Bernice Waverly to work the case of the death of her good friend and neighbor who apparently died of cancer. Simon Joyner drafts a resignation letter.
Episode 1.14: Raising the Dead
Original Air Date: November 19, 2007
The past comes back to haunt Matt Ryan and his father, Callum Ryan, when the body of Matt's mother is found at an abandoned construction site. The detective who investigated Isabella Ryan's death 16 years ago is called in and he immediately zeroes in on Callum Ryan as he did in his original investigation. Matt's friends in homicide want to prove his father is innocent, if they can.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Australian Television: City Homicide, An Introduction
So begins each episode of City Homicide.
City Homicide is an Australian dramatic television series created and written by John Banas and John Hugginson. It deals with the cases and daily lives of a small group of homicide detectives and their superiors. They manage to do their jobs while struggling not only with personal demons but with department politics.
In a scripted drama of this nature, it would be easy for the show to become exactly like every single other crime drama with just a different set of characters. Murder is murder and detection is detection. However, with good writing and interesting plot twists, a show can stand out amongst its peers. City Homicide does that, in my opinion, and proves that not all crime dramas are created alike.
The cases range from young girls being abducted thanks to webcams in their bedrooms and crime victims murdering those they feel escaped justice to a couple who disappeared and was murdered in 1978 and a judge and young junkie being found dead and their deaths are tied together. The series is well-written and it is very rare that the action or storyline drags or gets bogged down in unnecessary details. Each episode usually has a couple of story lines working it it: the main storyline (the crime) and a secondary storyline (usually something about the lives of the characters).
The cast is very well assembled and has gone through a few changes in the three years City Homicide has been on the air. Most of the cast has remained constant but a few colorful characters have come and gone. Most notably, Wilton Sparks played by Marshall Napier. I loved the Sparks character and was sad to see him leave. Season three saw the addition of two new detectives as the much-loved and respected leader of the homicide unit, Stanley Wolfe, played by the fantastic Shane Bourne took a 'leave of absence' from his job.
Detective Jennifer Mapplethorpe is a strong and smart character played by Nadine Garner. Mapplethorpe came to homicide from fraud and was in danger of being transferred back when loose-cannon Duncan Freeman, played by Aaron Pedersen was cleared to return to work after a shooting in the first episode. Thankfully, Stanley Wolfe and Wilton Sparks were able to keep her in homicide as I couldn't imagine the show without Mapplethorpe.
The character of Duncan Freeman fast became one of my favorites and, thanks to City Homicide, I've become a huge fan of Aaron Pedersen. When Duncan was first introduced, I thought he would be a cocky, selfish and generally unlikable character. Was I ever wrong! Duncan is smooth, sure of himself, sharp and unrelenting in his pursuit of justice. One of my favorite moments from the entire series is when Duncan returns to work in the first episode. He walks into the homicide unit as the John Butler Trio's Hello plays in the background. He comes in and sweeps Mapplethorpe's belongings off his desk to reclaim his place in the unit.
Simon Joyner (Daniel MacPherson) started out as a detective who did his job well and loved to have a little fun whenever he could. However, after a brush with death and the near-death beating of a friend and colleague, Joyner has evolved into a character who is angry and bent on vengeance. MacPherson, a favorite among the ladies, has made the transition from fun-loving hottie to vengeance-seeking hottie quite well. The 'new Simon' is just as believable and real as the 'old Simon'.
The season three addition of Allie Kingston (Nadia Townsend) is one I immediately warmed to unlike some fans of the show. Like Mapplethorpe, she is a tough female character. Her first moments in Homicide are a little shaky but it is clear Kingston is a fast learner and I can see this character really going places.
Currently, City Homicide is on break. I've read reports it will be returning to the Australian airwaves in August 2010. I do hope that is true because I really can't wait to see if Stanley Wolfe returns from his leave of absence, to see more of Duncan Freeman, to learn the outcome of Simon Joyner's downward spiral and to just be able to enjoy the excellent drama from a fine cast. When the show returns, I will be doing episode-by-episode summaries.
The Cast
Stanley Wolfe (Shane Bourne)
Duncan Freeman (Aaron Pedersen)
Jennifer Mapplethorpe (Nadine Garner)
Matt Ryan (Damien Richardson)
Simon Joyner (Daniel MacPherson)
Bernice Waverley (Noni Hazlehurst)
Terry Jarvis (David Field)
Allie Kingston (Nadia Townsend)
Nick Buchanan (John Adam)
Wilton Sparks (Marshall Napier)
For more information on City Homicide visit the following sites:
The Official Channel 7 City Homicide Web Site
TV Rage
The Internet Movie Database
Australian Television: City Homicide, An Introduction
So begins each episode of City Homicide.
City Homicide is an Australian dramatic television series created and written by John Banas and John Hugginson. It deals with the cases and daily lives of a small group of homicide detectives and their superiors. They manage to do their jobs while struggling not only with personal demons but with department politics.
In a scripted drama of this nature, it would be easy for the show to become exactly like every single other crime drama with just a different set of characters. Murder is murder and detection is detection. However, with good writing and interesting plot twists, a show can stand out amongst its peers. City Homicide does that, in my opinion, and proves that not all crime dramas are created alike.
The cases range from young girls being abducted thanks to webcams in their bedrooms and crime victims murdering those they feel escaped justice to a couple who disappeared and was murdered in 1978 and a judge and young junkie being found dead and their deaths are tied together. The series is well-written and it is very rare that the action or storyline drags or gets bogged down in unnecessary details. Each episode usually has a couple of story lines working it it: the main storyline (the crime) and a secondary storyline (usually something about the lives of the characters).
The cast is very well assembled and has gone through a few changes in the three years City Homicide has been on the air. Most of the cast has remained constant but a few colorful characters have come and gone. Most notably, Wilton Sparks played by Marshall Napier. I loved the Sparks character and was sad to see him leave. Season three saw the addition of two new detectives as the much-loved and respected leader of the homicide unit, Stanley Wolfe, played by the fantastic Shane Bourne took a 'leave of absence' from his job.
Detective Jennifer Mapplethorpe is a strong and smart character played by Nadine Garner. Mapplethorpe came to homicide from fraud and was in danger of being transferred back when loose-cannon Duncan Freeman, played by Aaron Pedersen was cleared to return to work after a shooting in the first episode. Thankfully, Stanley Wolfe and Wilton Sparks were able to keep her in homicide as I couldn't imagine the show without Mapplethorpe.
The character of Duncan Freeman fast became one of my favorites and, thanks to City Homicide, I've become a huge fan of Aaron Pedersen. When Duncan was first introduced, I thought he would be a cocky, selfish and generally unlikable character. Was I ever wrong! Duncan is smooth, sure of himself, sharp and unrelenting in his pursuit of justice. One of my favorite moments from the entire series is when Duncan returns to work in the first episode. He walks into the homicide unit as the John Butler Trio's Hello plays in the background. He comes in and sweeps Mapplethorpe's belongings off his desk to reclaim his place in the unit.
Simon Joyner (Daniel MacPherson) started out as a detective who did his job well and loved to have a little fun whenever he could. However, after a brush with death and the near-death beating of a friend and colleague, Joyner has evolved into a character who is angry and bent on vengeance. MacPherson, a favorite among the ladies, has made the transition from fun-loving hottie to vengeance-seeking hottie quite well. The 'new Simon' is just as believable and real as the 'old Simon'.
The season three addition of Allie Kingston (Nadia Townsend) is one I immediately warmed to unlike some fans of the show. Like Mapplethorpe, she is a tough female character. Her first moments in Homicide are a little shaky but it is clear Kingston is a fast learner and I can see this character really going places.
Currently, City Homicide is on break. I've read reports it will be returning to the Australian airwaves in August 2010. I do hope that is true because I really can't wait to see if Stanley Wolfe returns from his leave of absence, to see more of Duncan Freeman, to learn the outcome of Simon Joyner's downward spiral and to just be able to enjoy the excellent drama from a fine cast. When the show returns, I will be doing episode-by-episode summaries.
The Cast
Stanley Wolfe (Shane Bourne)
Duncan Freeman (Aaron Pedersen)
Jennifer Mapplethorpe (Nadine Garner)
Matt Ryan (Damien Richardson)
Simon Joyner (Daniel MacPherson)
Bernice Waverley (Noni Hazlehurst)
Terry Jarvis (David Field)
Allie Kingston (Nadia Townsend)
Nick Buchanan (John Adam)
Wilton Sparks (Marshall Napier)
For more information on City Homicide visit the following sites:
The Official Channel 7 City Homicide Web Site
TV Rage
The Internet Movie Database
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