The Straits
Series Overview
Set among the turquoise waters and lethal wildlife of Australia’s Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, The Straits is an exotic, darkly humorous crime drama. The Montebellos are not your average Australian family. Modern day smugglers, their family business is transporting drugs into Australia and guns and exotic wildlife out, making use of ties of blood and loyalty in the Torres Strait Islands.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 10 Episodes
55 min per episode
2012 – 2012
Premiered: Thu, Feb 2, 2012
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 10: “Fatherhood”
Marou arrives on Zey Island and accuses Gary of creating the circumstances that led to Lola's death. Meanwhile, Sissi has discovered that Thomson is planning to leave town, but will she leave with him?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Pye
Penny Chapman, Tony Ayres, Carole Sklan, David Ogilvy, Helen Panckhurst
Department Leadership Roster
Penny Chapman
Producer
Helen Panckhurst
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Straits about?
Set among the turquoise waters and lethal wildlife of Australia’s Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, The Straits is an exotic, darkly humorous crime drama. The Montebellos are not your average Australian family. Modern day smugglers, their family business is transporting drugs into Australia and guns and exotic wildlife out, making use of ties of blood and loyalty in the Torres Strait Islands.
How many seasons does The Straits have?
The Straits comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Straits?
Key cast members in The Straits include Brian Cox, Rena Owen, Aaron Fa'aoso, Jimi Bani, Firass Dirani.
Who created or directed The Straits?
The Straits was developed and directed by Not specified.