Aftertaste (TV series)
Aftertaste is an Australian television comedy series set to screen on ABC TV on 3 February 2021.[1] It is created by Julie De Fina and Matthew Bate, directed by Jonathan Brough and produced by Closer Productions.[2]
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| Genre | Comedy |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
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| Production location | Adelaide |
| Production company | Closer Productions |
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| Original network | ABC TV |
| Original release | 3 February 2021 |
Plot summary
The series revolves around Easton West, an internationally renowned, yet volatile celebrity chef who has a spectacular fall from grace and returns to his hometown in the Adelaide Hills. He endeavours to rebuild his career and restore his reputation, with the help of his talented, young, pastry-chef niece Diana.
Cast
- Erik Thomson as Easton West
- Natalie Abbott as Diana
- Rachel Griffiths as Margot
- Wayne Blair as Brett
- Susan Prior as Denise
- Peter Carroll as Jim
- Remy Hii as Ben Zhao
- Kavitha Anandasivam as Nayani
- Justin Amankwah as Kwame
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Australia viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | Jonathan Brough | Julie De Fina | 3 February 2021[1] | TBD |
Production
Aftertaste was produced by Closer Productions for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Screen Australia and the South Australian Film Corporation were major sources of finance, with support from the ABC.[3]
The producers were Rebecca Summerton, Matthew Bate and Erik Thomson, while Julie De Fina was executive producer. The series was created by De Fina and Bate; it was written by De Fina, Bate and Matt Vesely. The executive producer for the ABC was Rebecca Anderson.[3]
Jonathan Brough, who directed Rosehaven and The Family Law, directed the series.[4]
Reception
In a review of the first two episodes, The Guardian called it a "sharp satire" that's "smart, dynamic and laugh-out-loud funny".[4]
References
- "Airdate: Aftertaste". TV Tonight. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- "Filming underway on ABC's Aftertaste". TV Tonight. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- "ABC dishes up Erik Thomson in delicious new comedy series Aftertaste (w/t)". About the ABC. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 29 June 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- Watson, Meg (3 February 2021). "Aftertaste review – a wonderfully Australian mockery of the 'angry white guy'". the Guardian. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
Further reading
- Marsh, Walter (29 January 2021). "Biting satire: Aftertaste skewers #MeToo in the food industry – and beyond". The Guardian.
External links
- Aftertaste at IMDb