The Circuit

7.0

2007•1h

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.

Production

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2007

1. It’s a Long Way Home

The 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.

2. In Country

A flurry of racist leaflets and a lack of faith in him by the people he is trying to help put Drew in bad temper.

3. Deeper Water

The 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.

4. Stairway to the Moon

It's festival time in Broome, and what begins as a relaxing weekend quickly spirals out of control.

5. You Always Hurt the Ones You Love

In 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.