Orange Roughies
Series Overview
The show centres around four main characters who are members of an elite New Zealand taskforce based in Auckland NZ, intended to be a combination of police and customs officers. Despite being an elite force, they are, as their commander Ron Maddock reminds them, under-funded, under-resourced and under the hammer. Because of this, the Roughies (as they are called) have to make sure that they perform exceptionally well to avoid being canned, as they are, after all, an experiment. Their members are: Detective Sergeant Danny Wilder, Senior Customs Officer Jane Durant, Detective Constable Zach Wiki and Noel Bullerton.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 20 Episodes
60 min per episode
2006 – 2008
Premiered: Thu, May 25, 2006
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 13: “Season 2, Episode 13”
On the trail of a psychopathic killer the Roughies are dragged through a web of deceit and deception by a lying lawyer and the politics of a department that cares more about its image than its front-line staff.
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
International Certification Matrix
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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What is Orange Roughies about?
The show centres around four main characters who are members of an elite New Zealand taskforce based in Auckland NZ, intended to be a combination of police and customs officers. Despite being an elite force, they are, as their commander Ron Maddock reminds them, under-funded, under-resourced and under the hammer. Because of this, the Roughies (as they are called) have to make sure that they perform exceptionally well to avoid being canned, as they are, after all, an experiment. Their members are: Detective Sergeant Danny Wilder, Senior Customs Officer Jane Durant, Detective Constable Zach Wiki and Noel Bullerton.
How many seasons does Orange Roughies have?
Orange Roughies comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Orange Roughies?
Key cast members in Orange Roughies include Nicholas Coghlan, Zoe Naylor, Mark Ruka, Stephen Hall, Caroline Craig.
Who created or directed Orange Roughies?
Orange Roughies was developed and directed by Not specified.