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.
Episodes
Cast
Season 1
1. It’s a Long Way Home
1h
8th Jul 2007
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
1h
15th Jul 2007
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
1h
22nd Jul 2007
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
1h
29th Jul 2007
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
1h
5th Aug 2007
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
1h
12th Aug 2007
Clarry struggles with prison, as a predator returns to the Mission bringing trouble with him.