Prosper (TV series)
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| Genre | Drama |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Running time | 46 minutes |
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| Network | Stan |
| Release | 28 January 2024 |
Prosper is an Australian television drama series, released on Stan on 18 January 2024. Created by Matt Cameron and Jason Stephens, the series follows the family of the U Star megachurch. It stars Richard Roxburgh, Rebecca Gibney, and Ewen Leslie.
Premise
Cal Quinn, the pastor of the U Star megachurch, announces a bold plan to expand the church into the United States, to the surprise of his family. After the suicide of a member of the congregation, Cal's wife Abi stands by him, as other family secrets emerge.[1][2]
Cast and characters
Main
- Richard Roxburgh as Cal Quinn
- Rebecca Gibney as Abi Quinn
- Ewen Leslie as Dion Quinn
- Jacob Collins-Levy as Jed Quinn
- Ming-Zhu Hii as Taz Quinn[3]
- Hayley McCarthy as Issy Kalani
- Jordi Webber as Benji Kalani
- Andrea Solonge as Juno Adebayo
- Alexander D'Souza as Moses Quinn
- Alex Fitzalan as Maddox
- Brigid Zengeni as Rosa Adebayo
- Jacek Koman as Eli Slowik
Supporting
- Christopher James Baker as Mitch Leeway
- Holly Leonard as Bethany Quinn
- Nikki Shiels as Kasey Leeway
- Renee Lim as Jackie
- Fayssal Bazzi as Samir Maalouf
- Victoria Haralabidou as Selene Karras
- Arka Das as Ravi
Production
Prosper was commissioned by Stan and Lionsgate as a Stan Original production, with major investment from Screen Australia and additional support from Screen NSW. It was co-written by Matt Cameron (who also executive produced), Liz Doran, Louise Fox, and Belinda Chayko.[4]
The location used for the U Star church was the Sydney Coliseum in Rooty Hill.[2]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [5] |
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| 1 | "Man of God" | Jennifer Leacey | Matt Cameron | 18 January 2024 |
| 2 | "Glossolalia" | Jennifer Leacey | Liz Doran | 18 January 2024 |
| 3 | "Charity Begins At Home" | Jennifer Leacey | Liz Doran & Louise Fox | 18 January 2024 |
| 4 | "Signs and Wonders" | Jennifer Leacey | Belinda Chayko | 18 January 2024 |
| 5 | "Love Offerings" | Shaun Wilson | Matt Cameron | 18 January 2024 |
| 6 | "Gethsemane" | Shaun Wilson | Belinda Chayko | 18 January 2024 |
| 7 | "Broken Covenants" | Shaun Wilson | Belinda Chayko | 18 January 2024 |
| 8 | "The Promised Land" | Shaun Wilson | Matt Cameron | 18 January 2024 |
Release
Reception
Luke Buckmaster, The Guardian Australia's film critic gave the series 4 stars: "Prosper brings religious-themed Australian dramas such as The Devil's Playground and Brides of Christ thundering into the modern world: a racy and pacy concoction for a more cynical and secular time."[8]
David Knox of TV Tonight rated the series 3+1⁄2 stars, citing that not many of the characters in the show were likeable, and it felt cold due to the lack of colour. However he said that the series had a lot of potential.[2]
Anthony Morris of ScreenHub rated the series 4 stars, stating that Roxburgh was completely convincing as Cal.[9]
References
- ↑ Bennett, Laura (2 February 2024). "Stan Drama 'Prosper' Confronts Collision of Faith and Immorality". Hope 103.2. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- 1 2 3 Knox, David (16 January 2024). "Prosper | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ↑ Lochrie, Conor; Donaldson, Chelsea (19 February 2024). "What Drew Ming-Zhu Hii to Stan Original Series 'Prosper'". Variety Australia. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ↑ "New drama series Prosper announced for Stan". Screen Australia. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ↑ Ferreira-Rowe, Jemma (15 January 2024). "IT PAYS TO BELIEVE THE STAN ORIGINAL SERIES PROSPER STARRING RICHARD ROXBURGH AND REBECCA GIBNEY IS NOW STREAMING, ONLY ON STAN". Stan. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ↑ Knox, David (17 November 2023). "Airdate: Prosper". TV Tonight. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ↑ "Prosper | Now Streaming". Stan. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ↑ Prosper review – Richard Roxburgh leads a sizzling and sharp megachurch thriller The Guardian. 18 January 2024
- ↑ Morris, Anthony (18 January 2024). "Prosper, Stan review: a brew of blackmail and betrayal". ScreenHub Australia. Retrieved 16 October 2024.