Operation Buffalo (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television production |
| Founded | 31 May 2020 |
| Founder | Peter Duncan |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Comedy-drama television series |
Operation Buffalo is an Australian comedy-drama television series created and directed by Peter Duncan, which first aired on ABC TV on 31 May 2020.
Synopsis
This drama draws inspiration from the historical British nuclear tests carried out during the 1950s at the isolated site of Maralinga in the outback of South Australia. It centers on the quartet of tests known as Operation Buffalo, depicting Major Leo Carmichael's experiences as he confronts the challenges posed by nuclear weapons trials.
Production
Filming for the six-episode series took place primarily in New South Wales, with supplementary desert sequences captured in South Australia. The project was co-financed by APC Studios, a French production and distribution company, which also handled its international distribution.
Critical reception
Critical responses to the series were varied, reflected in its 5.0 rating on IMDb. Luke Buckmaster from The Guardian awarded it three out of five stars, describing it as "occasionally humorous as a comedy and occasionally compelling as a drama, but seldom fully successful as a blend of both." In contrast, Wenlei Ma of News.com.au commended the show’s incisive satire, remarking that it "provokes both laughter and nausea simultaneously."