Plum (TV series)

Plum
GenreDrama
Created byBrendan Cowell
Inspired byPlum
by Brendan Cowell
Written byBrendan Cowell
Fiona Seres
Directed byWayne Blair
Margie Beattie
Starring
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producersBrendan Cowell
Louise Smith
ProducersJohn Edwards
Dan Edwards
Jonathan Duncan
Production locationsSutherland Shire, New South Wales
Running time49–54 minutes
Production companiesRoadshow Rough Diamond
Modern Convict Films
Original release
NetworkABC TV
Release20 October 2024 (2024-10-20) –
present

Plum is a 2024 Australian television drama for ABC Television, released on 20 October 2024. Created and written by Brendan Cowell, the series follows Peter Lum, a retired former rugby league player who is diagnosed with a brain disorder following years of concussions he suffered on the field.[1]

Plot

The story is inspired by Cowell's novel of the same name. After a career in rugby league, Peter Lum is diagnosed with a brain disorder, but does not reveal it to family and friends. However when his ex-wife becomes very concerned with erratic behaviour and his son Gavin, who loves the game being head hunted by rugby league teams, he starts to realise his father is not the same person he used to be, and the game might be to blame.[2] Plum attempts to turn his life around, as journalist Dana Hanlon goes on a fact finding mission to reveal the dangers of CTE.

Cast

The cast was announced when the series went into production on 17 January 2024.[3]

Former NRL players Andrew Johns, James Graham, Mark Carroll and Paul Gallen make special cameo appearances in the series.[6]

Production

On 17 January 2024, it was announced that the series had gone into production, securing its funding from Screen Australia and Screen NSW.[7]

Plum was filmed in and around the area of the Sutherland Shire of Sydney.[8]

ABC had revealed its 2024 drama slate on 9 May 2024, with Plum and series two of Bay of Fires. Plum was expected to air in 2025 but was pushed forward to air in October 2024.[9]

Episodes

All episodes were released on 20 October 2024 via ABC iview.[10]

Number Title Directed by Written by iview air date Terrestrial air date Aus. Viewers
Episode 1 Hurricane Wayne Blair Brendan Cowell 20 October 2024 20 October 2024 484,000 [11]
Episode 2 King of Cronulla 27 October 2024 343,000 [12]
Episode 3 Storm Fiona Seres 3 November 2024 270,000 [13]
Episode 4 The Gap Margie Beattie Brendan Cowell 10 November 2024 258,000 [14]
Episode 5 The Tree Fiona Seres 17 November 2024 268,000[15]
Episode 6 Impact Player Brendan Cowell 24 November 2024 244,000[16]

Reception

David Knox of TV Tonight gave the series 4 stars saying that it was a labour of love for Cowell who had written the novel. Knox cited the viewing experience and said that people should be "ready to confront what lies beneath the surface".[17]

Paul Dalgarno of ScreenHub gave the series 3½ stars saying that Cowell has been writing "about how blokey life leaves successful Sydney men adrift and unsatisfied spiritually since his days contributing to Love My Way". Dalgarno cited the viewing experience and said that sport in Australia is a industry worth more than a billion dollars, and that sport does not prepare people for death, while poetry does.[18]

References

  1. ^ Ryan, Aaron (31 August 2024). "Plum on ABC with Brendan Cowell set for October". TV Central. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  2. ^ Layton, Mark (17 January 2024). "ABC partners with Brendan Cowell to adapt novel Plum". tbivision.com. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  3. ^ Slatter, Sean (17 January 2024). "ABC to serve up 'Plum' with Brendan Cowell, Asher Keddie leading the cast". IF Magazine. The Intermedia Group. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  4. ^ "NIDA Alumni Filming New ABC Series Plum". National Institute of Dramatic Art. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Plum (TV Mini Series 2024-)". IMDb. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  6. ^ Campton, Nick (18 October 2024). "Plum is an unflinching look at rugby league, Australian masculinity and the impact of concussion". ABC News. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  7. ^ Knox, David (17 January 2024). "Production underway on new ABC drama Plum". TV Tonight. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  8. ^ Kentera, Yasmin (17 January 2024). "Brendan Cowell and Asher Keddie star in ABC's new drama series Plum". About the ABC (Press release). Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  9. ^ "ABC reveals 10 new additions to 2024 content slate". ScreenHub. Creative Hubs Group. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  10. ^ "Plum". ABC iview. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  11. ^ Knox, David (21 October 2024). "The Block tops Sunday. Fisk doubles ABC audience. | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  12. ^ Knox, David (28 October 2024). "The Block blitzes Voice finale on Sunday | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  13. ^ Knox, David (4 November 2024). "The Block hits season high as drama spills off-camera | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  14. ^ Knox, David (11 November 2024). "The Block then daylight in Nine's big Sunday win | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  15. ^ Knox, David (18 November 2024). "MKR best in Sunday entertainment | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  16. ^ Knox, David (25 November 2024). "Sunday a night of cricket, comedy and desserts. | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  17. ^ Knox, David (20 October 2024). "Plum". TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  18. ^ Dalgarno, Paul (17 October 2024). "Plum, ABC review: sporting pain and poetry". ScreenHub. Creative Hubs Group. Retrieved 20 October 2024.

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