Serial Killers

Serial Killers

2004 · 1 Season · 7 Episodes · 9.0

This seven-part comedy involves a group of soap opera writers, actors and the network they have to answer to. Stressed scriptwriter Pauline (Robyn Malcolm) deals with her ex and the rest of her unruly writing team — plus the demands of her patronising producer (Tandi Wright).

Episodes

E11. On the Origin of Species2004-01-01The writers of the Medical Soap Opera, 'Heart of Hearts' discuss the latest episode.E22. Control, Alt, Delete2004-01-01The writers are called into the office at the weekend to be introduced to a new writing tool, and find themselves locked in.E33. Big Hairy Balls2004-01-01Patrick wants his character to "grow a pair". Matt has car parking problems.E44. I Am the Resurrection2004-01-01The network wants the writers to bring back a character they just killed off. Simone discovers she has been made the office memo-reader.E55. Product Placement2004-01-01Matt makes a radical suggestion for character development, which takes on a life of its own. The show has a new sponsor, a fast-food outlet, which outrages the writing team. Matt borrows a production car and crashes it.E66. Steering the Waka2004-01-01Elizabeth wants to assert her Maori heritage.E77. The Virgin Birth2004-01-01One of the actresses announces in a magazine interview that she is pregnant. Simone is nominated for an award.

Cast

Nikki MacDonnell

Andrew/Dr Gilligan

Patrick/Dr Harrington

Elizabeth/Nurse Pania