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Genre
  
Family drama

First episode date
  
12 February 2015

Narrated by
  
Victor Garber

6.1/10
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5.5/10
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Country of origin
  
United States

Network
  
NBC

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Based on
  
The Slap (2011 Australian series) The Slap (2008 novel) by Christos Tsiolkas

Developed by
  
Jon Robin Baitz & Walter F. Parkes

Starring
  
Brian Cox Melissa George Thandie Newton Zachary Quinto Peter Sarsgaard Uma Thurman

Composer(s)
  
Jon Ehrlich & Jason Derlatka

Cast
  
Uma Thurman, Zachary Quinto, Melissa George, Peter Sarsgaard, Thandie Newton

Profiles

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The Slap is an American adaptation of an Australian series of the same name, which is in turn based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Australian author Christos Tsiolkas. The eight installments of the miniseries aired on NBC. Jon Robin Baitz wrote the teleplay for the series and Lisa Cholodenko directed the pilot episode.

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Plot

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The miniseries revolves around the aftermath of a birthday party of a middle-aged city employee where adult Harry slaps someone else's misbehaving child Hugo (after Hugo kicks him in the leg). Hugo's mother, Rosie, insists on criminal charges, self-diagnosing that Harry's slap has caused Hugo post-traumatic stress. Though Rosie's unprofessional diagnosis is later belied when Hugo mentions how much he misses seeing "the fun guy" (Harry), the case slowly makes its way to court. Each episode tells the story from the perspective of a different character.

Cast

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  • Peter Sarsgaard as Hector Apostolou, a 40-year-old assistant deputy commissioner
  • Thandie Newton as Aisha Apostolou, Hector's wife and the director of a clinic
  • Ashley Aufderheide as Melissa Apostolou, daughter of Hector and Aisha
  • Khalid Alzouma as Adam Apostolou, older brother of Melissa
  • Uma Thurman as Anouk Latham, Hector's childhood friend and executive producer of a TV series
  • Dylan Schombing as Hugo Weschler, the slapee
  • Melissa George as Rosie Weschler, mother of Hugo
  • Thomas Sadoski as Gary Weschler, father of Hugo
  • Zachary Quinto as Harry Apostolou, Hector's cousin, a rare-auto dealer, and the titular slapper.
  • Marin Ireland as Sandi Apostolou, Harry's wife
  • Owen Tanzer as Rocco Apostolou, Harry's pre-teen son
  • Sofia Regan as Melody, works for Harry
  • Brian Cox as Manolis Apostolou, Hector's father
  • Maria Tucci as Koula Apostolou, Hector's mother
  • Michael Nouri as Thanasis Korkoulis, Harry's attorney
  • Makenzie Leigh as Connie, a babysitter who watches Hector and Aisha's children
  • Lucas Hedges as Ritchie Joanou (née Collins), Connie's best friend
  • Ellen Adair as Bridget Saltire, the ADA assigned to the case
  • Penn Badgley as Jamie, Anouk's much younger actor boyfriend
  • Molly Price as Fiona, Ritchie's mother
  • Blythe Danner as Virginia, Anouk's mother
  • Victor Garber as narrator (voice)
  • Production

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    The miniseries was filmed on location in New York City and features Melissa George, who also played the role of Rosie in the original Australian adaptation of The Slap in 2011. Direction was by Michael Morris, Lisa Cholodenko, and Ken Olin. The series was written by Jon Robin Baitz, Walter F. Parkes and Christos Tsiolkas. Costumes were designed by Jennifer von Mayrhauser and art direction was by Alison Ford. Mary-Louise Parker was originally cast as Anouk, but she had to drop out due to pneumonia and was replaced by Uma Thurman.

    Reception

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    The Slap received mostly positive reviews from critics. It currently (as of 2016) holds a fresh 68% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus being that "Though the characters verge on stereotypes, they are aptly executed by The Slap's bright cast, allowing the show's topical themes to shine through in a provocative, meaningful way."

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    References

    The Slap (U.S. miniseries) Wikipedia