The Circuit

The Circuit

2007 · Drama · 2 Seasons · 12 Episodes · 7.0

The Circuit is an Australian television drama series. The six part first season screened on SBS TV, premiering on 8 July 2007 at 9:30 pm, and concluding on 12 August 2007. Season 2 began airing on 1 December 2009. The series stars Aaron Pedersen and Gary Sweet and centres on mixed-race solicitor Drew Ellis who joins the district to work at the Kimberley Circuit Court. Filmed mainly in Broome, Western Australia and surrounding areas, the show had a budget of more than $4 million, and 1,000 local Aboriginal extras have been employed for the production.

Episodes

Season 1 Season 2

E11. It’s a Long Way Home60m · 2007-07-08The Circuit is set in the Kimberley region of North Western Australia. It is a place of two seasons; the wet and the dusty dry. Known for its beauty, vastness and hardship, this region is a land rich in history for its traditional owners.E22. In Country60m · 2007-07-15A flurry of racist leaflets and a lack of faith in him by the people he is trying to help put Drew in bad temper.E33. Deeper Water60m · 2007-07-22The race to save a young girl from abuse is on, but the law, and the predator's ties with the community and court, make the task seemingly impossible.E44. Stairway to the Moon60m · 2007-07-29It's festival time in Broome, and what begins as a relaxing weekend quickly spirals out of control.E55. You Always Hurt the Ones You Love60m · 2007-08-05In the aftermath of the festival, Archie and Clarry face court and potential prison-time. Sam makes a tragic discovery about his son as Drew makes a regretful decision about seeing his family.E66. Home Is Where the Past Is60m · 2007-08-12Clarry struggles with prison, as a predator returns to the Mission bringing trouble with him.

Cast

Marta Kaczmarek

Marta Kaczmarek

Sergeant Bob 'Shirley' Temple