The Killing Season (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Documentary television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Sarah Ferguson (journalist) |
| Products | Documentary series |
Number of employees | 1 (host/interviewer) |
The Killing Season is a 2015 Australian documentary series consisting of three episodes that explores the internal disputes within the Australian Labor Party responsible for the collapse of the Rudd–Gillard government between 2007 and 2013, a notably volatile era in Australian political history. Journalist Sarah Ferguson conducted interviews with prominent policymakers and strategists who played pivotal roles during this period, shedding light on the difficulties encountered by a government that successfully managed the 2008 financial crisis.
Ratings
| Episode | Initial broadcast date | Overnight audience | Evening ranking | Total viewers (consolidated) | Adjusted ranking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part One | 9 June 2015 | 986,000 | #5 | 1,179,000 | #2 |
| 2 | Part Two | 16 June 2015 | 968,000 | #7 | 1,130,000 | #3 |
| 3 | Part Three | 23 June 2015 | 979,000 | #6 | 1,121,000 | #5 |
Soundtrack
The opening and closing themes of the series incorporate the rendition of Franz Schubert's Piano Trio No. 2 famously featured in Stanley Kubrick's film Barry Lyndon.
Awards
- Outstanding Public Affairs Report – 2016 Logie Awards
- AACTA Award for Best Documentary or Factual Program
See also
- Labor in Power, a series chronicling the Labor government from 1983 to 1996
- The Howard Years, documenting the Coalition government from 1997 to 2007
- Nemesis, focused on the Coalition government spanning from 2013 to 2022