The Circuit

Having been added to streaming service Stan The Circuit is well worth a watch. Consisting of only two seasons this up close and personal examination of hard life in the Kimberly region of northern Western Australia pulls no punches.

I've only just viewed a few episodes of this show on DVD that I borrowed from my local library. I was aware of it but as I don't get broadcast television in my regional area, I haven't had the opportunity to see it. First, I can't believe that it hasn't been reviewed on IMDb. A serious oversight, as so many Australian films, actors & television shows now have so much international appeal. This series is a gem ~ filmed in Broome, Western Australia, our multicultural capital if you will. It reminded me a lot of 'Seachange', only more drama than comedy and with the added bonus of real Australians ~ Blackfellas strutting their stuff! The show stars the lovely and talented and very handsome Aaron Pedersen as a city solicitor chucked in the deep end of family, love and the law in the gorgeous Kimberley region of North West Australia. The writers have gone for the real deal with the problems of the community there. All the mixed bag of lollies found in shows like 'The Wire', the stories and language are true, funny, tragic and fascinating. I will mos def be getting into more of it ~ highly recommended.

The only bad thing about this show is that it stopped after only two seasons. I really hope that the producers see fir to bring back at least one more season!!!

Found the show to be unwatchable due to annoying camera zooms, pans, jumps.

Two seasons - we wish there were more. This show hooked us. We became quickly invested in these peoples lives. Interesting characters and plots and excellent script. The story and characters feel genuine, the plot and dialogue are meaningful and thought-provoking (never cloying). The performances are fantastic, so natural, and so engaging.

The series has won several well deserved awards. This show has been an eye opener for me. I can't recommend this series enough. This is the first series I have seen whose cast is almost entirely Aboriginal peoples and the soundtrack is by Aboriginal musicians/songwriters.

I can't recommend this series enough.