Barracuda
“Winning is everything.”
Series Overview
Melbourne 1996. The Golden Age of Australian swimming is beginning and a scholarship to an exclusive boys school brings 16-year-old Danny Kelly one step closer to his ultimate goal - winning Olympic gold. Initially, Danny struggles to find his place in the prestigious social circles of the private boys school. However under the charge of highly regarded coach Frank Torma and a friendship/rivalry with teammate Martin Taylor, Danny is soon on track to become Australia’s youngest swimming champion, the unstoppable 'Barracuda'.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
54 min per episode
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Sun, Jul 10, 2016
Christos TsiolkasLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “2000”
It’s the opening night of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and the nation is buzzing with excitement. It’s been two years since Danny’s public loss and humiliation at the Commonwealth Games and he is still consumed with overwhelming disappointment and anger. He finishes his day at his dead-end job and returns home to the Kelly house where the family feels more fractured than ever.
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Barracuda: TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-17
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christos Tsiolkas
Christos Tsiolkas
Tony Ayres, Amanda Higgs
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Tony Ayres
Producer
Amanda Higgs
Producer
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M: Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is Barracuda about?
Melbourne 1996. The Golden Age of Australian swimming is beginning and a scholarship to an exclusive boys school brings 16-year-old Danny Kelly one step closer to his ultimate goal - winning Olympic gold. Initially, Danny struggles to find his place in the prestigious social circles of the private boys school. However under the charge of highly regarded coach Frank Torma and a friendship/rivalry with teammate Martin Taylor, Danny is soon on track to become Australia’s youngest swimming champion, the unstoppable 'Barracuda'.
How many seasons does Barracuda have?
Barracuda comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Barracuda?
Key cast members in Barracuda include Elias Anton, Matt Nable, Rachel Griffiths, Ben Kindon, Victoria Haralabidou.
Who created or directed Barracuda?
Barracuda was developed and directed by Christos Tsiolkas.