The Circuit

The Circuit is an Australian television drama series. The six part first season screened on SBS TV, premiering on 8 July 2007 at 9:30 pm, and concluding on 12 August 2007. Season 2 began airing on 1 December 2009. The series stars Aaron Pedersen and Gary Sweet and centres on mixed-race solicitor Drew Ellis who joins the district to work at the Kimberley Circuit Court. Filmed mainly in Broome, Western Australia and surrounding areas, the show had a budget of more than $4 million, and 1,000 local Aboriginal extras have been employed for the production.

Drama

Seasons

1. It’s a Long Way Home

Air Date: 2007-07-08

The Circuit is set in the Kimberley region of North Western Australia. It is a place of two seasons; the wet and the dusty dry. Known for its beauty, vastness and hardship, this region is a land rich in history for its traditional owners.

2. In Country

Air Date: 2007-07-15

A flurry of racist leaflets and a lack of faith in him by the people he is trying to help put Drew in bad temper.

3. Deeper Water

Air Date: 2007-07-22

The race to save a young girl from abuse is on, but the law, and the predator's ties with the community and court, make the task seemingly impossible.

4. Stairway to the Moon

Air Date: 2007-07-29

It's festival time in Broome, and what begins as a relaxing weekend quickly spirals out of control.

5. You Always Hurt the Ones You Love

Air Date: 2007-08-05

In the aftermath of the festival, Archie and Clarry face court and potential prison-time. Sam makes a tragic discovery about his son as Drew makes a regretful decision about seeing his family.

6. Home Is Where the Past Is

Air Date: 2007-08-12

Clarry struggles with prison, as a predator returns to the Mission bringing trouble with him.

1. Sorry Business

Air Date: 2009-12-01

Facing new cases, new dilemmas, Aboriginal lawyer Drew Ellis' sweaty, dusty journey on the traveling court is interrupted by tragic news. The circuit team is devastated, particularly Bella, who seeks solace in Drew's arms.

2. Reading the Signs

Air Date: 2009-12-08

Sam is back from looking after his son, and Drew and Bella's relationship continues in secret, but Magistrate Peter Lockhart's decisions at The Junction push the community to the edge of anarchy.

3. The Fallout

Air Date: 2009-12-15

The inquest into Clarry's death is as tough as everyone feared, but first Peter has to deal with the fallout from The Junction riot, while Drew's argument with Mick over his son's future draws unexpected hostility from Bella.

4. The Devil You Know

Air Date: 2009-12-22

New magistrate Terri Oliver's tough love approach is making life hard for the ALS team. While Peter continues to battle an inquiry into his professional conduct, Archie inadvertently resurrects a ghost from Sam's past.

5. Of Mice and Men

Air Date: 2009-12-29

Now back in the chair, Magistrate Peter Lockhart's standing is under threat when he is discovered helping disgraced elder Harry Pope, and a confrontation with Mick results in a surprising invitation for Drew.

6. Swings and Roundabouts

Air Date: 2010-01-05

Drew's journey "home" is complete as he walks the land of his ancestors with Mick and the elders. Sam and Louise's wedding doesn't go off without a hitch, but Peter finally has a win at Jalwarra.

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Rating

7.0/10

Release Date

2007-07-08

Episodes

12 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Media World Pictures