Aftertaste (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | February 3, 2021 |
| Founder | Julie De Fina, Matthew Bate |
| Headquarters | Adelaide Hills , Australia |
| Products | Television comedy series |
| Parent | Closer Productions |
Aftertaste is a comedic television series from Australia that debuted on ABC TV on 3 February 2021. The show was created by Julie De Fina and Matthew Bate and produced by Closer Productions. The inaugural season was helmed by director Jonathan Brough, while the second season, which premiered on 20 July 2022, was directed by Renée Webster.
Plot summary
The narrative centers on Easton West, a temperamental and globally acclaimed chef who experiences a highly publicized downfall. He returns to his roots in the Adelaide Hills with the intention of restoring his professional standing, aided by his skilled young niece Diana, who is an accomplished pastry chef.
Season 1
- Erik Thomson portrays Easton West
- Natalie Abbott as Diana
- Rachel Griffiths in the role of Margot
- Wayne Blair plays Brett
- Susan Prior appears as Denise
- Peter Carroll as Jim
- Remy Hii takes on Ben Zhao
- Kavitha Anandasivam as Nayani
- Justin Amankwah as Kwame
- Matt Vesely as Max
- Chantal Contouri in the role of Mama
Season 2
The majority of the original cast returned for the second season, joined by:[1]
- Lynette Curran as June
- Julian Maroun in the role of Harry
- Syd Brisbane as Terry
- Lisa Flanagan portraying Tammy
- Chrissie Page as Pastor Penny
Production
Aftertaste was developed and produced by Closer Productions for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which provided primary funding alongside contributions from Screen Australia and the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC). The project was conceived during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, with SAFC offering business resilience support to the production team.[2]
The producing team comprised Rebecca Summerton, Matthew Bate, and Erik Thomson, while Julie De Fina served as executive producer. Both De Fina and Bate were creators of the series and collaborated with Matt Vesely on writing. Rebecca Anderson acted as ABC’s executive producer.[3][4]
Season one was directed by Jonathan Brough, recognized for his work on Rosehaven and The Family Law.[5][6]
In November 2021, ABC approved production for a second season, which was filmed in early 2022 under the direction of Renée Webster.[7][8][9][10] Filming concluded in March.[11]
The first season was filmed around Uraidla, situated east of Adelaide, whereas season two shifted to locations further south in the Adelaide Hills region between Kangarilla and Meadows.[11]
Release
The series made its debut on ABC TV on 3 February 2021, with the second season premiering on 20 July 2022.
Global distribution
International distribution rights are managed by ABC Commercial, which secured a deal to provide the first season to the US streaming platform Acorn TV in February 2022. This agreement includes territories such as the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, and Canada. Additionally, Season 1 is accessible in both French and Spanish languages.
Reception
The Guardian characterized the series as a "sharp satire" that is "intelligent, lively, and genuinely hilarious." The website Broadsheet lauded it as an "extremely funny show" that skillfully combines significant themes with "charmingly absurd and risqué television." Graeme Blundell from The Australian commended the "refined and clever" scriptwriting and effective direction, giving special recognition to Abbott’s standout performance as a newcomer.
Season 1
- 2021: Received a nomination for the 11th AACTA Awards in the category of AACTA Award for Best Narrative Comedy Series
- 2021: Jonathon Brough earned a nomination for Best Direction in a TV or SVOD Comedy Program at the ADG Award for episode s1 e1
- 2021: Nominated for Best Sound in a Drama or Comedy (Under 30 minutes) at the Australian Screen Sound Awards for episode s1 e5
Season 2
- 2022: Nominated for the 12th AACTA Awards under the category AACTA Award for Best Television Comedy Series
- 2023: Earned a nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series at the Equity Ensemble Awards
- 2022: Shortlisted for the Logie Awards of 2022, specifically for the Logie Award for Most Popular Comedy Program
Further reading
External links
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- ↑ "South Australian comedy drama Aftertaste returns for seconds on ABC". SAFC.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "With 'How To Please A Woman', Renée Webster puts the audience first". IF Magazine. 15 May 2022.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "Lynette Curran, Julian Maroun and Syd Brisbane added to 'Aftertaste' for season two". IF Magazine. 27 February 2022.
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- Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming
- 2020s Australian comedy television series
- Australian workplace comedy television series
- 2021 Australian television series debuts
- Television shows set in South Australia
- Australian English-language television shows
- 2022 Australian television series endings