Halifax: Retribution is a continuation sequel to the original Halifax f.p. series (1994–2002) which premiered on 25 August 2020 on the Nine Network in Australia.[1] Rebecca Gibney returns as Doctor Jane Halifax who, after years as a university professor, is brought back into the forensic psychiatrist field to help the police task force find a new serial killer. The series is again set in Melbourne.

Halifax: Retribution
Genre
Created byRoger Simpson
Written by
  • Roger Simpson
Directed by
Starring
ComposerCezary Skubiszewski
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes7
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Roger Simpson
  • Louisa Kors
CinematographyGeoff Hall
Editors
  • Stephen Evans
  • Ben Joss
Running time48 minutes
Production companyBeyond Lonehand
Original release
NetworkNine Network
Release25 August 2020 (2020-08-25)

Production

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In November 2018, Nine announced it would be reviving the series, set to air in 2020 titled Halifax: Retribution, with Roger Simpson returning as writer and producer, alongside executive producer Mikael Borglund and writers Mac Gudgeon and Jan Sardi; it would be produced by Beyond Lonehand, a joint venture between Simpson and Beyond Productions.[2][3]

In July 2019, it was announced that Anthony LaPaglia and Jessica Marais would be joining the series, along with Jacqueline McKenzie, Rick Donald, Hannah Monson, Craig Hall, Mavournee Hazel and Louisa Mignone.[4][5]

In September 2019, Marais dropped out of the series due to her work schedule and personal commitments.[6] Claudia Karvan was a late addition to the cast list; she was known to the directors and had worked onscreen with Gibney in the telemovie, Small Claims (2004), and its two sequels.[7] The first promo for the series premiered in April 2020 along with announcement of more cast members.[8]

Cast

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Episodes

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No.
overall
No. in
series
EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateAus. viewers
221"Episode 1"Mark JoffeRoger Simpson25 August 2020 (2020-08-25)544,000[9]
469,000[9]
For the past 20 years, Jane Halifax has enjoyed a life as a university professor, been in a stable and loving long-term relationship with her musician partner Ben, and a loving stepmother to his daughter Zoe. However, the case of a serial killer who is terrorising Melbourne lures her back to the job she left behind as the case suddenly gets very personal.
232"Episode 2"Fiona BanksJane Allen1 September 2020 (2020-09-01)479,000[10]
As the shooter claims two more victims, Jane Halifax suspects a killer from her past is responsible for her husband's murder.
243"Episode 3"Fiona BanksStuart Page8 September 2020 (2020-09-08)505,000[11]
The Task Force infiltrates a group of far-right extremists over the ongoing sniper attacks. Jane is suspicious of Mandy's growing involvement in Zoe's life.
254"Episode 4"Peter SalmonJane Allen15 September 2020 (2020-09-15)508,000[12]
Jane makes contact with Task Force's prime suspect, as the Task Force discovers a vital clue linking Ben's murder to the serial killer.
265"Episode 5"Peter SalmonStuart Page22 September 2020 (2020-09-22)517,000[13]
The Sniper's campaign of terror escalates when he targets the Police Minister and delivers an ultimatum to the entire city; Jane's investigation into Ben's murder takes an unexpected turn.
276"Episode 6"Daniel NettheimChris Corbett29 September 2020 (2020-09-29)496,000[14]
Jane discovers the true identity of the serial killer terrorising the city. Task Force boss Tom Saracen is critically injured in an ambush.
287"Episode 7"Daniel NettheimChris Corbett6 October 2020 (2020-10-06)577,000[15]
Jane Halifax confronts the shooter as he prepares for an attack on the entire city; Mandy confesses to the shocking truth behind Ben's killing.

Ratings

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No. Title Air date Overnight ratings Consolidated ratings Total
viewers
Ref(s)
Viewers Rank Viewers Rank
1 "Episode 1" 25 August 2020 544,000
469,000
15
17
106,000
127,000
13
14
650,000
596,000
[9][16]
2 "Episode 2" 1 September 2020 479,000 17 184,000 12 663,000 [10][17]
3 "Episode 3" 8 September 2020 505,000 16 169,000 10 674,000 [11][18]
4 "Episode 4" 15 September 2020 508,000 14 148,000 10 656,000 [12][19]
5 "Episode 5" 22 September 2020 517,000 13 171,000 10 688,000 [13][20]
6 "Episode 6" 29 September 2020 496,000 13 181,000 10 677,000 [14][21]
7 "Episode 7" 6 October 2020 577,000 9 143,000 7 720,000 [15][22]

References

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  1. ^ Knox, David (10 August 2020). "Airdate: Halifax: Retribution". TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Nine revives Halifax". TV Tonight. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Nine revives 'Halifax f.p.' with Rebecca Gibney". if. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  4. ^ "Star studded cast join Rebecca Gibney on Nine's HALIFAX: RETRIBUTION". TV Black Box. 1 July 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
  5. ^ "Gibney, LaPaglia, Marais for Halifax: Retribution". TV Tonight. 1 July 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
  6. ^ "Jessica Marais drops out of Halifax: Retribution". TV Tonight. 16 September 2019. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
  7. ^ Knox, Paul (8 September 2020). "11th Hour for Halifax Role". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  8. ^ "Nine teases Halifax: Retribution". TV Tonight. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  9. ^ a b c Knox, David (26 August 2020). "Tuesday 25 August 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  10. ^ a b Knox, David (2 September 2020). "Tuesday 1 September 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  11. ^ a b Knox, David (9 September 2020). "Tuesday 8 September 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  12. ^ a b Knox, David (16 September 2020). "Tuesday 15 September 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  13. ^ a b Knox, David (23 September 2020). "Tuesday 22 September 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  14. ^ a b Knox, David (23 September 2020). "Tuesday 22 September 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  15. ^ a b Knox, David (7 October 2020). "Tuesday 6 October 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  16. ^ Knox, David (4 September 2020). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 25 August 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  17. ^ Knox, David (11 September 2020). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 1 September 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  18. ^ Knox, David (18 September 2020). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 8 September 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  19. ^ Knox, David (25 September 2020). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 15 September 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
  20. ^ Knox, David (2 October 2020). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 22 September 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  21. ^ Knox, David (9 October 2020). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 29 September 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  22. ^ Knox, David (16 October 2020). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 6 October 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
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