The Unusual Suspects

SBS has put together some really big names of Australia TV and film for this crime heist comedy that adds a layer to the story that makes it stand out from the many tv shows already in this space. They also avoided diving too deep into some of the sub themes like Asian Australians who work to send money to their overseas home, Wealthy vs working class but they allow these to exist as context to the plot.

What a good surprise this show was. At times is reminded me of big little lies. Good acting and story. What's great is it's only 4 episodes so it goes by fast. Great Australian show.

Loved it. Fun, yet with enough depth and twists. Loved that all the main characters were women and the men supporting cast. Thankyou for this snapshot into the lives of Phillipino domestic workers in the wealthy Australian suburbs.

No pun intended and obviously the characters here are not supposed to be ... well obnoxious. Not as much as the seagulls I borrowed my summary headline from at least. Especially rich people are not a group most viewers will feel closely attached to. But they are people too - of course the show gives us the helpers - which is they eyes we watch most of it through.

And it has a lot of female power behind it. Miranda Otto may be the best known of the bunch, but all the cast is doing an amazing job. The show may be a bit longer than it needed to and if I got it right, something like this actually happened ... but just roll with it and suspend your disbelief. Interesting stuff - a bit like the Bling Ring, but a bit more sophisticated I reckon ... and "different" ...

Funny Australian comedy about women attempting to steal a $16 million necklace.

Miranda Otto is a scream as Sara, a major Internet influencer who has gone through all her family money. She is desperate to sell to an American company; however, her ex-boyfriend, a horrendous artist, is about to ruin that.

Sara's maid is Evie (Aina Dumlao), who left her daughter behind in the Phillipines in the hope of making enough money to return home, get away from her husband, and move to a new home with her daughter.

Sara can no longer pay her.

Evie's friend Amy works for the well-known Roxanne Waters (Michele Vergara Moore) and has had her pension stolen due to Roxanne's husband's ponzi scheme. Both Amy and Roxanne want out.

Roxanne receives the necklace from her husband which actually belongs to his mother from hell. The women decide to steal it, setting up an elaborate plan that involves a carnival, a rock band, a drill, and a mannequin.

Very enjoyable. The cast is terrific.