The GC

The GC
Genre "Soft Scripted" Reality
Opening theme Vibrations by Jade Louise feat. Savage[1]
Country of origin New Zealand
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 8 (8 aired)
Production
Executive producer(s) Bailey Mackey
Location(s) Gold Coast, Australia
Running time 30 Minutes (including commercials)
Production company(s) Eyeworks Touchdown
Broadcast
Original channel TV3
Picture format 1080p 16:9
Audio format 5.1 Digital
Original run May 2, 2012 – present
External links
Website

The GC is a New Zealand reality television series that premiered on TV3 on May 2, 2012 in New Zealand. The series follows the lives of a group of Māori living on Australia's Gold Coast.

The series has been likened to the American reality television show, Jersey Shore.

Funding

The show was originally pitched as an observational documentary series called Golden Mozzies, described as "looking at seven Māori families living on Australia's Gold Coast". In August 2011 the producers of Golden Mozzies received $419,408 from broadcast funding agency NZ On Air for the production of eight 30 minute episodes. However, the format and title of the series was changed with NZ On Air's knowledge.[2]

In 2013 a second series of The GC was funded by Maori broadcast funding agency Te Māngai Pāho with stricter requirements for Maori language and cultural content. $419,384 was granted for eight 30 minute episodes.[3]

Lingo terms used

The cast of the show have been known to use their own lingo. In some cases these terms are not used elsewhere. Examples of this Lingo are listed on The GC website as follows:

[5]

Critical reception

Following the screening of pilot episode viewers branded the show as "fake" and "pathetic" and within hours a Facebook page called "Cancel the GC TV Show" was started.[6] According to a New Zealand Herald article the Facebook page had over 2100 "likes" within 12 hours of the show's airing.

There have also been questions about the show's funding, following the screening of the pilot episode it was revealed NZ on Air gave NZ$419,408 to fund the first series of The GC. According to News Website Scoop Independent News, NZ on Air thought they were funding a series about seven Māori families living on the Gold Coast of Australia with the working title "Golden Mozzies." [7] The same website published a press release from NZ on Air in August 2011 outlining NZ on Air had approved funding for "Golden Mozzies" the show back then was labeled as a documentary series.[8]

Ratings

The pilot episode screened on 2 May 2012, and saw 370,660 viewers tune in to the live show. This made it the most watched TV show on TV3 that night - 30,000 viewers ahead of 3 News. The highest-rating TV show airing during the slot was Animal Rescue on One with 512,370 viewers.[9]

The series has rated strongly for TV3, being the second or third highest-rated show on the network for each of the nights it is on air, and performing well on digital channel 3+1, and also with time-shifted and on demand audiences.[10]

Episodes

Series one

No. Title Ratings Time-shifted ratings Original air date
01"Episode 1"370,66017,4902 May 2012
Tame throws a housewarming party with his flatmates Jade and Zane, their girlfriends Jessi and Rose, and friends Nate, Nuz, Alby, DJ Tuini and Jade Louise.
02"Episode 2"289,48024,0309 May 2012
Tame faces the morning after the party; Jessi attends her first glamour model shoot; Alby reveals a shocking revelation.
03"Episode 3"297,920711016 May 2012
Tame confesses all; Jade Louise considers her singing career; the whare boys look are more investment opportunities; Rosie take Alby to a photo shoot; and the boys check out Cole's new gym.
04"Episode 4"245,620—23 May 2012
Nate auditions; Cole's father helps out with the gym; Tame and Jade Louise are pushed to take things further; Jade Louise has a confession for Tame.
05"Episode 5"294,670981030 May 2012
The girls crash the boys night out; Cole's gym opening is close; Jade Louise and Nuz put on a show; Rosie is jealous of Zane; DJ Tuini discovers a family secret.
06"Episode 6"254,97021,9406 June 2012
DJ Tuini considers a return to New Zealand, Zane tries to make peace with Rosie, Jessi is jealous of Jade; Cole wants to get back in the ring.
07"Episode 7"325,86020,48013 June 2012
DJ Tuini returns to her marae; Cole's gym opening is running behind schedule; the boys make it to haka practise; Jade and Jessi's have relationship troubles.
08"Episode 8"318,86020,96020 June 2012
Cole's whanau arrive from New Zealand; Jade Louise records her first single; Nate takes driving lessons; Tame has a surprise.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Jade Louise Releases Her Debut Single Featuring Savage".
  2. ↑ "TV Documentaries for 2012". NZ On Air. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  3. ↑ "Series rua for The GC". NZ Herald. 4 April 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "About the GC".
  5. ↑ "The GC - Learn the Lingo".
  6. ↑ "Viewers want 'The GC' cancelled". New Zealand Herald. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
  7. ↑ "Storm About To Blow Up Over Gold Coast". Scoop Independent News. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
  8. ↑ "Something For Everyone: Strong TV Documentaries for 2012". Scoop Independent News. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
  9. ↑ "TV Ratings: 2 May 2012". Throng. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
  10. ↑ "TV Ratings: 30 May 2012". Throng. 30 May 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2012.