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2016
1 Season
7.8 (1,341)

Barracuda is an Australian television drama miniseries that premiered on ABC on July 10, 2016. It is based on the novel of the same name by Christos Tsiolkas, who is known for his acclaimed work, The Slap. The series is directed by Robert Connolly, who is known for films like Balibo and Paper Planes.

The plot of the series revolves around the life of Danny Kelly, played by newcomer actor Elias Anton, who is considered one of the most promising talents in Australian television. Danny is a talented swimmer who has been training rigorously for years with his coach, Frank Torma, played by Matt Nable, who is perhaps best known for his role in the popular Australian drama series, East West 101. Danny comes from a working-class background and is driven by his ambition to become an Olympic swimmer.

The series follows Danny as he is thrown into the world of elite swimming and struggles to find his place in it. He is forced to confront his own insecurities as he competes with other swimmers who come from privileged backgrounds and have the resources to support their training. Throughout the series, Danny trains hard, faces a series of triumphs and setbacks, and is forced to deal with the pressures put on him by his family, friends, and coach.

Barracuda explores themes of class, race, ambition, and identity, and it does so in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking. The series is beautifully shot, with stunning underwater scenes that capture the exhilaration of swimming at an elite level. The visual style of the series is complemented by an excellent score by Bryony Marks, which adds a layer of emotional depth to the story.

In addition to Elias Anton and Matt Nable, the series features a strong ensemble cast of talented actors that includes Rachel Griffiths, Ben Kindon, Andrew Creer, and Jeremy Lindsay Taylor. Rachel Griffiths, who is known for her work in Hollywood films like Muriel's Wedding, plays Danny

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Seasons

4. Episode 4

May 8, 2017

It's the opening night of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and the nation is buzzing with excitement. It's been two years since Danny's public loss and humiliation at the Commonwealth Games and he is still consumed with overwhelming disappointment and anger. He finishes his day at his dead-end job and returns home to the Kelly house where the family feels more fractured than ever. Lifelong friend Demet persuades him to join their friends at the pub but there's no escaping the Olympic fever taking over Melbourne. The final straw comes when he sees a familiar face on the TV parading proudly in the opening ceremony - Wilco. He's made the Olympic team. Danny departs wanting to drown his sorrows. He heads uninvited to the Taylor residence where he's heard there's a party. It soon becomes apparent this is not an Olympic celebration, but Taylor's engagement party. The night takes a turn for the worse and Danny leaves the Taylor home in the back of a police car. When Danny hits rock bottom, Steph

3. Episode 3

May 8, 2017

Fresh from his world record-breaking swim, Danny's dreams come true when he is accepted into the Australian squad for the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. He celebrates with Taylor but their developing relationship takes a turn when Taylor introduces Danny to someone new. Danny enjoys his celebrity status at school, but struggles to get back his world record pace in the pool. Convinced he's not getting the support he needs and terrified of failure, Danny takes up Ben Whitter's offer and joins the VIS. Along with his new life at the Vic Institute, Danny is soon seduced into the glossy world of elite sport. He feels like he's finally getting the attention he deserves. The Taylors are supportive of Danny's new trajectory at the VIS whilst adding salt to Martin's wounds. Taylor confesses how much he misses swimming and the peace he found in the water. But on the eve of the Commonwealth Games swim, Danny is far from peaceful. Martin is not coming to see him swim and the angry noise

2. Episode 2

May 8, 2017

After Danny's success in Albury, he trains hard with the swim squad. And he's finally earned their respect. However, coach Torma unsettles Danny by insisting he change his stroke to butterfly. He believes Danny will never win gold with freestyle. Danny's new best friend, Martin Taylor invites him for a weekend away at the family beach house. The opulent home impresses Danny as does Martin's sophisticated older sister, Emma and his mother Mrs Taylor. Taylor confesses his fears about qualifying for the Nationals to Danny and the two make a pact they'll do it together. Returning home, Danny is keen to share details of his weekend in the spectacular home, however Danny's father Neal is concerned he is putting the Taylor family on a pedestal. Danny retorts with a hurtful response in front of his entire family. At the qualifying meet, Danny smashes his race to qualify for the Nationals. Wilco also wins, but devastingly, Taylor doesn't qualify. In Brisbane, Danny and Wilco get their first tas

1. Episode 1

July 10, 2016

Ambitious young swimmer Danny Kelly wakes before dawn to workout before his first day at the exclusive Blackstone College where he has won a scholarship.

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