Kick (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television drama |
| Founded | June 9, 2007 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | TV drama series |
Kick was an Australian TV drama that premiered on SBS TV on 9 June 2007.
The narrative is set in Brunswick, a suburb of Melbourne, and revolves around Miki Mavros (Zoe Ventoura), a spirited woman in her twenties who moves back in with her Greek-Australian family following an unsuccessful bid to achieve fame. Miki is employed as a secretary for Dr. Joe Mangeshkar, an Anglo-Indian physician, and also coaches a local neighbourhood soccer team, which serves as the inspiration behind the show's title, Kick.
In addition to Miki's story, the series explores the lives of her neighbours on Hope Street, focusing on the Salim family, a Lebanese-Australian Muslim household. Central figures include Amen (Firass Dirani), an ambitious entrepreneur with dubious morals; Osama "Ozzie," a teenager navigating adolescence; Taghred, who dreams of becoming a soccer star; and Layla, a university student caught between an arranged marriage and her growing feelings for Jackie, a fellow fencer.
The complete first season has been released on DVD.
Season one
| Episode # | Title | Original airdate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kick Start" | 9 June 2007 | |||
| • After failing to succeed in entertainment, unemployed Miki Mavros returns to her family home. • Layla, a university student engaged to Sharif, encounters Jackie during a fencing competition. | |||||
| 2 | "You Can't Stop The Music" | 16 June 2007 | |||
| • Jackie invites Layla to attend a party; Layla cancels her karaoke performance but Jackie arrives unexpectedly, leading to an uncomfortable situation. | |||||
| 3 | "I Feel A Tingle" | 23 June 2007 | |||
| • Miki experiences disappointment at an audition; Tatiana transitions from playing soccer to joining a band. • Layla and Jackie clear up misunderstandings and spend time together, causing Layla to reconsider her engagement. | |||||
| 4 | "Attitude" | 30 June 2007 | |||
| • While Layla enjoys moments with Jackie at university, her relationship with Sharif reveals unbalanced commitment. | |||||
| 5 | "Get It While You Can" | 7 July 2007 | |||
| • The attraction between Layla and Jackie intensifies, culminating in their first kiss despite various challenges. | |||||
| 6 | "Love The One You're With" | 14 July 2007 | |||
| • Concerned about secrecy, Layla introduces Jackie to her family; Jackie refers to Sharif as Layla’s “disguise.” | |||||
| 7 | "And The Singer Is..." | 21 July 2007 | |||
| • During a fencing camp where they share accommodation, Layla and Jackie find private moments despite interruptions. Guest appearance by Janelle Corlass-Brown. | |||||
| 8 | "Playing With Fire" | 28 July 2007 | |||
| • Layla meets Sharif’s cousin; Sharif discusses future plans that Layla questions. At a lesbian club with Jackie, Layla notices Sharif’s cousin accompanied by another woman. | |||||
| 9 | "Baby, Believe Me" | 4 August 2007 | |||
| • Layla shops for household items with Jackie while also selecting engagement rings with Sharif. | |||||
| 10 & 11 | "While The Cat's Away" & "Get Up, Stand Up" | 11 August 2007 | |||
| • Jackie discovers Layla’s engagement. Torn between familial obligations and her feelings for Jackie, Layla struggles. Amen observes their kiss but keeps it confidential. Jackie makes a brief appearance at the engagement party. | |||||
| 12 & 13 | "Crunch Time" & "Issi, Ozzie, Oi Oi Oi!" | 18 August 2007 | |||
| • Jackie demands honesty or will end their relationship. Amen encourages Layla to make a decision. Layla informs Sharif she cannot proceed with the marriage and resumes her relationship with Jackie while keeping her sexuality private. | |||||
Cast
- Zoe Ventoura portraying Miki Mavros
- Raji James in the role of Joe Mangeshkar
- George Kapiniaris as Takis Mavros
- Maria Mercedes playing Dora Mavros
- Anh Do cast as Hoa Tran
- Damien Fotiou taking on Nico Angelidis
- Firass Dirani as Amen Salim
- Nicole Chamoun in the role of Layla Salim
- Stephen Lopez portraying Osama 'Ozzie' Salim
- Craig Menaud as Ravi Mangeshkar
- Mauricio Merino Jr featured as Justin Haz
- Romi Trower playing Jackie Schneider
- Kat Stewart cast as Jan Pollock
- Alex Menglet in the role of Zoran Baranoff
- Nadja Kostich portraying Martina Baranoff
- Natasha Cunningham as Tatiana Baranoff
- Osamah Sami playing Sharif Doumani
- Rebecca Asha appearing as Guest Cast
- Deidre Rubenstein in the role of Reva Feinmann
- Tony Nikolakopoulos cast as Hakim
- Costas Kilias portraying George
- Steve Mouzakis as Terry Abruzzi