Human Error is an Australian television crime drama for the Nine Network, released on 11 September 2024. Created by Greg Haddick, the series follows the life of police officer Holly O'Rourke and her police team with a case that could ruin Holly's reputation and career. Holly wants to redeem herself with the investigation, but as lies unravel the race to catch a killer is underway.[1]
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Production locations | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Running time | 50 minutes |
| Production company | Roadshow Rough Diamond Entertainment |
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| Network | Nine Network |
| Release | 11 September – 16 October 2024 |
Plot
editInspired by true events, Holly O'Rourke (Leeanna Walsman) begins investigating a gangland murder that turns her whole life upside down. The murder appears to be a case of mistaken identity. The investigation threatens to destroy her career as a conspiracy and a deeper plot emerges, all whilst Holly's family life is crumbling around her.[2]
Cast
editThe cast for the series was announced on 2 February 2023 as production commenced.[3]
- Leeanna Walsman as Holly O'Rourke
- Steve Peacocke as Dylan McKenzie
- Rahel Romahn as Jarred Pines
- Matt Day as Luke O'Rourke
- Steve Bisley as Bear O'Rourke
- Anthony J Sharpe as Keith Bird
- Daniela Farinacci as Chief Kirsten Leigh
- Ethan Lwin as Gabe Kihn
- Emily Joy as Maia Kirsner
- Rosie Mitchell as Alice
Production
editOn 14 September 2022, the six-part series was greenlit for production by Screen Australia, receiving support from VicScreen.[4]
The series would go into production several months later in February 2023.[5][3]
Human Error was set to lead the 2023 Nine Network drama slate but was pushed back until the following year.[6]
Reception
editDavid Knox of TV Tonight gave the series a 4 star rating saying that Walsman delivered at every turn and the cast complemented their roles perfectly.[7]
On 20 September 2024, Channel 9 had made all episodes of the series available on 9Now.[8]
Episodes
editSeason 1 (2024)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Aus. viewers |
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| 1 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Fiona Banks | Samantha Winston | 11 September 2024 | 501,000[9] |
| 2 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Fiona Banks | Samantha Winston | 19 September 2024 | 467,000[10] |
| 3 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Fiona Banks | Greg Haddrick | 25 September 2024 | 465,000[11] |
| 4 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Mat King | Greg Haddrick | 2 October 2024 | 433,000[12] |
| 5 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Mat King | Samantha Winston | 9 October 2024 | 503,000[13] |
| 6 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Mat King | Samantha Winston | 16 October 2024 | 463,000[14] |
Accolades
edit| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
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| 2024 | Best Casting in a Telemovie/Miniseries | Human Error | Nominated | [15] |
References
edit- ^ Knox, David (2022-09-16). "Human Error inspired by criminal conspiracy | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Attard, Lauren. "Everything you need to know about explosive new crime drama Human Error". www.nine.com.au. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ a b Knox, David (2023-02-02). "Production begins on Human Error for Nine | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Slatter, Sean (2023-02-02). "Leeanna Walsman, Rahel Romahn, Stephen Peacocke enter the realm of Nine's 'Human Error'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ "New drama Human Error greenlit for 9Network - Media centre". Screen Australia. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Slatter, Sean (2022-09-14). "'Human Error', 'Warnie' to lead Nine drama slate for 2023". IF Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Knox, David (2024-09-11). "Human Error | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ Knox, David (2024-09-20). "9Now adds all Human Error episodes for binge | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ Knox, David (2024-09-12). "Human Error wins timeslot, Planet America booms for ABC. | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Knox, David (2024-09-19). "Seven leading in Footy show contest | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Knox, David (2024-09-26). "The Block, Guy Mont Spelling Bee score in Wednesday entertainment. | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Knox, David (2024-10-03). "All the drama of Wednesday ratings... | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Knox, David (2024-10-10). "Block, Human Error help Nine to Wednesday win. | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ Knox, David. "Block, Human Error take Nine to Wednesday Wine". TVtonight.com.au. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (2024-10-28). "2024 Casting Guild of Australia Awards: nominees | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
External link
editHuman Error on IMDb