Prosper (TV series)
Prosper is an Australian television drama series for Stan,[1] released on 18 January 2024.[2] Produced by Jason Stevens and Andrew Walker and directed by Jennifer Lacey and Shaun Wilson, the series follows the family of the U Star Church, when the founder announces an ambitious plan to expand the church in to the states, a scandal from inside the family threatens to tear their faith and ambition apart.
Plot
Cal Quinn the pastor of the U Star megachurch announces a bold plan to expand the church into the United States to the surprise of his family, a scandal threatens to erupt from within as Cal deals with being unfaithful to his wife and deals with the suicide of a young congregation member, Abi stands by her husband and his ambitions, as the family hide their own secrets from each other. .[3][4]
Cast
- Richard Roxburgh as Cal Quinn [5]
- Rebecca Gibney as Abi Quinn
- Ewen Leslie as Dion Quinn
- Jacob Collins-Levy as Jed Quinn
- Ming-Zhu Hii as Taz Quinn [6]
- Hayley McCarthy as Issy Kalani
- Jordi Webber as Benji Kalani
- Jacek Koman as Eli Slowik
- Andrea Solonge as Juno
- Brigid Zengeni as Rosa
Production
The location used for the U Star church was the Sydney Coliseum in Rooty Hill.[4]
Episodes
All episodes of the 8 part series released at once on 18 January 2024.
| Episode | Title | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man of God | 18 January 2024 | [7] |
| 2 | Glossolalia | ||
| 3 | Charity Begins At Home | ||
| 4 | Signs and Wonders | ||
| 5 | Love Offerings | ||
| 6 | Gethsemane | ||
| 7 | Broken Covenants | ||
| 8 | The Promised Land |
Reception
David Knox of TV Tonight rated the series 3+1⁄2 stars citing that not many of the characters in the show were likeable and it felt cold due to the lack of colour, Knox said the series had a lot of potential.[4]
Anthony Morris of ScreenHub rated the series 4 stars citing that Roxburgh was completely convincing as Cal.[8]
References
- ^ "Prosper | Now Streaming | Stan Originals". Stan. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (17 November 2023). "Airdate: Prosper | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ Bennett, Laura (2 February 2024). "Stan Drama 'Prosper' Confronts Collision of Faith and Immorality". Hope 103.2. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Knox, David (16 January 2024). "Prosper | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ Writer, Staff. "What you need to know about Stan's Prosper starring Rebecca Gibney and Richard Roxburgh". www.nine.com.au. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ Lochrie, Conor; DONALDSON, CHELSEA (19 February 2024). "What Drew Ming-Zhu Hii to Stan Original Series 'Prosper'". Variety Australia. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ Ferreira-Rowe, Jemma (15 January 2024). "IT PAYS TO BELIEVE THE STAN ORIGINAL SERIES PROSPER STARRING RICHARD ROXBURGH AND REBECCA GIBNEY IS NOW STREAMING, ONLY ON STAN". Stan. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ Morris, Anthony (18 January 2024). "Prosper, Stan review: a brew of blackmail and betrayal | ScreenHub Australia - Film & Television Jobs, News, Reviews & Screen Industry Data". www.screenhub.com.au. Retrieved 16 October 2024.