Itch (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television series |
Itch is an Australian action-adventure series aimed at children, which first became available on ABC iView on 31 December 2019 and later premiered on ABC Me on 15 January 2020. The show comprises two ten-episode seasons adapted from novels written by Simon Mayo. Direction duties were handled by Renée Webster, Nicholas Verso, and Tenika Smith. In October 2020, the series was confirmed for a second season, which launched on ABC ME and ABC iview on 17 September 2021.
Production for the initial season took place in Albany and Perth from February through April 2019. The follow-up season was filmed between October and December 2020, with locations including Albany, the Peel region, and Perth.
Plot
The story centers on Itchingham Lofte, a chemistry enthusiast dedicated to collecting all elements from the periodic table. His discovery of a mysterious rock, believed to be a new element exhibiting extraordinary characteristics, sets off a chain of events. Though initially met with skepticism, Itch soon becomes the target of individuals connected to the influential corporation GreenCorp. This revelation propels Itch and his family into an intense and perilous adventure.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominees and recipients | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10th AACTA Awards | Best Original Music in Television | Diego Baldenweg, Nora Baldenweg, Lionel Baldenweg | Template:Nom |
International Broadcast
The program made its international debut on New Zealand's TVNZ in February 2020, followed by its U.S. premiere on BYU TV in June 2020, and later appearing on the UK's CBBC Channel in November 2020. Additionally, it was broadcast in Finnish on Yle in September 2020 and in Catalan via Spain’s Super3 channel starting February 2021.
Season two was released on BYU TV’s streaming platform on 1 January 2022, with a double-episode television premiere occurring on 4 January 2022.
In Canada, the series is available on WildBrainTV.
External links
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming
- Australian children's television series
- 2020s teen drama television series
- 2020 Australian television series debuts
- Australian English-language television shows
- Australian television series about teenagers
- Television shows set in Australia
- Australian teen drama television series