Sea Patrol (season 2)
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| II: The Coup | |
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| Series | Sea Patrol |
| Country of origin |  Australia |
| Network | Nine Network |
| Original run | 31 March 2008 – 23 June 2008 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Previous season | Sea Patrol (season 1) |
The second season of the Australian drama Sea Patrol (titled Sea Patrol II: The Coup) premiered on the Nine Network on 31 March 2008 and is currently airing on Monday nights at 8:30 PM. This season introduced a new patrol boat, since the first season concluded with the decomissoning of the show's Fremantle class boat. The new ship is of the Armidale class and was also christened HMAS Hammersley, albeit with a new hull number PB 81. The second season also introduced main chracter, Able Seaman Rebecca "Bomber" Brown, as the boat's new cook. The 13-episode season is set to finish in June 2008.
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[edit] Casting
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[edit] Main Cast
| Actor/actress | Character | Rank | Position | Tenure | Episodes |
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| Ian Stenlake | Mike "CO" Flynn RAN | Lieutenant-Commander | Commanding Officer | 2007 - present | 001 - present |
| Lisa McCune | Kate "XO" McGregor RAN | Lieutenant | Executive Officer | 2007 - present | 001 - present |
| Saskia Burmeister | Nikki "Nav" Caetano | Sub-Lieutenant | Navigator | 2007 - present | 001 - present |
| John Batchelor | Andy "Charge" Thorpe | Chief Petty Officer | Chief Engineer | 2007 - present | 001 - present |
| Jeremy Lindsay Taylor | Pete "Buffer" Tomaszewski | Petty Officer | Bosun | 2007 - present | 001 - present |
| Matthew Holmes | Chris "Swain" Blake | Petty Officer | Coxswain | 2007 - present | 001 - present |
| Kristian Schmid | Robert "RO" Dixon | Leading Seaman | Radio Operator | 2007 - present | 001 - present |
| David Lyons | Josh "ET" Holiday | Leading Seaman | Electronics Technician | 2007 - present | 001 - present |
| Jay Ryan | Billy "Spider" Webb | Seaman | Seaman Bosun's Mate | 2007 - present | 001 - present |
| Kirsty Lee Allan | Rebecca "Bomber" Brown | Able Seaman | Chef | 2008 - present | 014 - present |
[edit] Semi-Regular Cast
| Actor/actress | Character | Tenure | Episodes |
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| Steve Bisley | Commander Steven 'Steve' Marshall | 2007 - present | 001 - present |
| Alan Dale | Ray Walsman | 2008 - present | 014 - present |
| Ditch Davey | SAS Captain Jim Roth | 2008 - present | 017 - present |
| Dajana Cahill | Carly Walsman | 2008 - present | 015 - present |
| Geoff Morrell | Lieutenant Commander Jack Freeman | 2008 - present | 024 - present |
[edit] Plot
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The story arc has so far revolved around a conflict in the fictional Samaru Islands, the activities of businessman Ray Walsman and the unknown connection between a group of military trained Hungarian backpackers who attacked a Hammersley crewman during a boarding, and a group of Turkmenistani mercenaries who attempted to hijack the Hammersley. Each of these threads has been developed separately, but connections have recently been revealed in the episode Shadow Line - the mercenaries stole a boat from Walsman and attempted to escape to Samaru.
Personal subplots include: Nav and ET being forced to hide their relationship; Spider's relationship with Carly Walsman; Charge suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after being stabbed; Kate starting a relationship with SAS officer Jim Roth, and Mike considering leaving the Navy after Walsman offers him a job.Mike also gets Shot and Kate takes over as "CO".
[edit] Production
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[edit] Reception
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[edit] Critical Response
[edit] Ratings
| Episode number Production number |
Title | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth | TOTAL | WEEKLY RANK |
NIGHTLY RANK |
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| 14 2-01 |
The Dogs of War | 407,000 | 327,000 | 227,000 | 144,000 | 142,000 | 1,247,000 | 21[1] | 7[2] |
| 15 2-02 |
Fortune Favours | 321,000 | 379,000 | 218,000 | 158,000 | 146,000 | 1,222,000 | 26[3] | 12[4] |
| 16 2-03 |
Takedown | 345,000 | 318,000 | 252,000 | 156,000 | 196,000 | 1,267,000 | 20[5] | 7[6] |
| 17 2-04 |
Heaven Born Captains | 387,000 | 422,000 | 244,000 | 153,000 | 156,000 | 1,362,000 | 18[7] | 7[8] |
| 18 2-05 |
Giving Up The Dead | 361,000 | 352,000 | 217,000 | 162,000 | 169,000 | 1,260,000 | 26[9] | 9[10] |
| 19 2-06 |
Birds | 389,000 | 332,000 | 237,000 | 161,000 | 168,000 | 1,287,000 | 21[11] | 6[12] |
| 20 2-07 |
Hidden Agendas | 396,000 | 405,000 | 270,000 | 166,000 | 157,000 | 1,394,000 | 10[13] | 5[14] |
| 21 2-08 |
Heart of Glass | 418,000 | 361,000 | 252,000 | 153,000 | 196,000 | 1,380,000 | 12[15] | 6[16] |
| 22 2-09 |
Shadow Line | 427,000 | 461,000 | 252,000 | 163,000 | 194,000 | 1,505,000 | 6[17] | 4[18] |
| 23 2-10 |
Rules of Engagement | 411,000 | 413,000 | 304,000 | 170,000 | 174,000 | 1,471,000 | 10[19] | 5[20] |
| 24 2-11 |
A Brilliant Career | 353,000 | 451,000 | 322,000 | 184,000 | 182,000 | 1,491,000 | TBA | 4[21] |
| 25 2-12 |
Friends Close, Enemies Closer | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 26 2-13 |
Soldiers of Fortune | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
[edit] Awards
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[edit] Episodes
| Season # | Series # | Title | Director(s) | Writer(s) | Original Air Date |
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| 1 | 014 | "The Dogs of War" | Geoff Bennett | Adam H. Todd | 31 March 2008 |
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The Hammersley is sent to rescue aid workers during a coup in the Pacific nation of the Samaru Islands. The interception of a foreign fishing vessel turns into a life threatening pursuit. Guest actors: Brad McMurray, Che Timmins, Jimmy Christiansen, Byron Hulbert, Russell Ingram, Rico Lescott, Troy Hunter, Malachi Waters. |
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| 2 | 015 | "Fortune Favours" | Ian Barry | Michaeley O'Brien | 7 April 2008 |
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A deadly eastern brown snake threatens lives, a curious medical emergency keeps the Hammersley crew on high alert, and one of the ship’s favorites is decorated for bravery. Guest actors: Dajana Cahill, Anthony Standish, Robert Griffiths. |
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| 3 | 016 | "Takedown" | Geoff Bennett | Tony Morphett | 14 April 2008 |
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Kate and Nikki are in dire jeopardy. An innocent child fights for survival. There are gun battles on the Hammersley, and the very existence of the ship is threatened. Guest actors: James Stewart, Anthony Edwards, Ray Tiernan, Michelle Ayala. |
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| 4 | 017 | "Heaven Born Captains" | Ian Barry | Jeff Truman | 21 April 2008 |
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A charming SAS officer causes a stir. An illegal fishing boat is the subject of a perilous boarding. A promised promotion is put at risk, and an elegant soiree given by the French Consulate on Samaru is attended by both Cupid and the green-eyed monster. Guest actors: Joel Pierce, Mira Pawel, Richard Chong, Ariu Lang Sio, Vince Gorce, Anthony Guilbert, Haley Mitchell, Ben Siemer, Nik Schodel, Jamie Hite. |
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| 5 | 018 | "Giving Up The Dead" | Geoff Bennett | John Ridley | 28 April 2008 |
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Either beaten or disabled by a date rape drug, two of the ship’s crew face a fiery death. A cache of forged Samaruan bank notes is destined to destable the fragile economy of the troubled islands. Guest actors: Alex Petersons, Sebastian Wichne, Adam Fawns, Todd Levi, Robert Reitano, Jimmy Christiansen. |
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| 6 | 019 | "Birds" | Ian Berry | Matt Ford | 5 May 2008 |
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One crew member faces a gruesome operation, while a visitor to the ship learns that blackmail can work both ways. Guest actors: Andrew Buchanan, Trent Huen, Shea Adams. |
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| 7 | 020 | "Hidden Agendas" | Geoff Bennett | Philip Dalkin | 12 May 2008 |
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When a kid on the Samaru Islands gets kidnapped Swain goes to massive lengths to save him. Kate and Jim's romantic getaway turns into a life-or-death struggle when they encounter rebel forces. Guest actors: Michael Tuahine, Patrick Jhanur, Steven Harman, Ling Hsueh Tang, Daisy Betts, Rico Lescott, Joyce McNeill, Steve Daddow, Josh Elkington, Sam Elia. |
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| 8 | 021 | "Heart of Glass" | Ian Berry | Samantha Winston | 19 May 2008 |
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Bomber's 21st birthday celebrations are cut short when she and Spider are lost overboard, while Buffer secretly deals with a personal tragedy. Guest actors: Eugene Gilfedder, Lexie Symon, Scott McRae, Lee O'Shaughnessy, Steve Harmon. |
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| 9 | 022 | "Shadow Line" | Geoff Bennett | Tony Morphett | 26 May 2008 |
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The Hammersley comes under fire trying to capture a shipload of stolen weapons. Guest actors: Brad McMurray, Will Wensley, Ariu Lang Sio, Hayley Mitchell, Lee O'Shaughnessy. |
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| 10 | 023 | "Rules of Engagement" | Ian Barry | Jeff Truman | 2 June 2008 |
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Captain Roth's patrol gets ambushed, leaving two dead and severely injuring Mike Flynn, leaving Kate in charge of the Hammersley Guest actors: Emelia Burnset |
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| 11 | 024 | "A Brilliant Career" | Geoff Bennett | Michaeley O'Brien | 9 June 2008 |
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A new officer takes command of the Hammersley. The crew intercept an illegal prawn trawler, whose crew have murdered a man. The man who stabbed Charge dies. Mike Flynn gets out of hospital. Mike believes Ray Walsman is involved in an illegal shipping business. Guest actors: Geoff Morrell, Brad McMurray, Kaitlyn Clare, Peter Adams. |
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| 12 | 025 | "Friends Close, Enemies Closer" | TBA | TBA | 16 June 2008 |
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| 13 | 026 | "Soldiers of Fortune" | TBA | TBA | 23 June 2008 |
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[edit] See also
[edit] References
- General
- TV.com editors. Sea Patrol Episode Guide - Season 2, TV.com. Retrieved 19 April 2008.
- Editors. Sea Patrol Episode Guide, Sea-Patrol.com. Retrieved 19 April 2008.
- Zuk, T. Sea Patrol: 2008 episode guide, Australian Television Information Archive. Retrieved 19 April 2008.
- Specific
- ^ Knox, David. Network Rankings - Week 14, TV Tonight. Retrieved 8 May 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Television Ratings - Week 14, TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 May 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Network Rankings - Week 15, TV Tonight. Retrieved 8 May 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Television Ratings - Week 15, TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 May 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Network Rankings - Week 16, TV Tonight. Retrieved 8 May 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Television Ratings - Week 16, TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 May 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Network Rankings - Week 17, TV Tonight. Retrieved 8 May 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Television Ratings - Week 17, TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 May 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Network Rankings - Week 18, TV Tonight. Retrieved 8 May 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Television Ratings - Week 18, TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 May 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Network Rankings - Week 19, TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 May 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Television Ratings - Week 19, TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 May 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Network Rankings - Week 20, TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 May 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Television Ratings - Week 20, TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 May 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Network Rankings - Week 21, TV Tonight. Retrieved 26 May 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Television Ratings - Week 21, TV Tonight. Retrieved 26 May 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Network Rankings - Week 22, TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 June 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Television Ratings - Week 22, TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 June 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Network Rankings - Week 23, TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 June 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Television Ratings - Week 23, TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 June 2008.
- ^ Knox, David. Television Ratings - Week 24, TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 June 2008.
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