Wildside 1997
“Which Side Are You On?”
What is Wildside?
Wildside is an Australian television series broadcast on the ABC. The show consists of a one hour format that follows police interactions in inner Sydney.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 60
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 23, 1997
- Last aired
- Jul 2, 1999
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- AU
- Networks
- ABC TV
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Wildside is an Australian television series broadcast on the ABC. The show consists of a one hour format that follows police interactions in inner Sydney. It was filmed in Sydney and characterised by its use of ad lib dialogue and hand held camera work. The series features a cast including Rachael Blake, Tony Martin, Richard Carter and Alex Dimitriades, with Mary Coustas joining in a regular role later in its run. Wildside won several Logie Awards, including Silver Logies for outstanding work by Rachael Blake and Tony Martin for acting.
Should you watch it?
“This Australian police procedural captures the gritty reality of law enforcement interactions within inner Sydney.”
- authentic ad lib dialogue
- dynamic handheld cinematography
- award-winning lead performances
- unconventional camera style may be jarring
- contains intense police drama themes
Watch it if you enjoy realistic depictions of police work and character-driven crime dramas.
The series features intense thematic content typical of police procedural dramas.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 40 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Nov 23, 1997
- E2 Episode 2 Nov 23, 1997
- E3 Episode 3 Nov 24, 1997
- E4 Episode 4 Nov 24, 1997
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 4, 1998
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 11, 1998
- E7 Episode 7 Feb 18, 1998
- E8 Episode 8 Feb 25, 1998
- E9 Episode 9 Mar 4, 1998
- E10 Episode 10 Mar 11, 1998
- E11 Episode 11 Mar 18, 1998
- E12 Episode 12 Mar 18, 1998
- E13 Episode 13 Mar 25, 1998
- E14 Episode 14 Apr 1, 1998
- E15 Episode 15 Apr 8, 1998
- E16 Episode 16 Apr 15, 1998
- E17 Episode 17 Apr 22, 1998
- E18 Episode 18 Apr 29, 1998
- E19 Episode 19 May 6, 1998
- E20 Episode 20 May 13, 1998
- E21 Episode 21 May 20, 1998
- E22 Episode 22 May 27, 1998
- E23 Episode 23 Jun 3, 1998
- E24 Episode 24 Jun 10, 1998
- E25 Episode 25 Jun 17, 1998
- E26 Episode 26 Jun 24, 1998
- E27 Episode 27 Jul 1, 1998
- E28 Episode 28 Jul 8, 1998
- E29 Episode 29 Jul 15, 1998
- E30 Episode 30 Jul 22, 1998
- E31 Episode 31 Jul 29, 1998
- E32 Episode 32 Aug 5, 1998
- E33 Episode 33 Aug 12, 1998
- E34 Episode 34 Aug 19, 1998
- E35 Episode 35 Aug 26, 1998
- E36 Episode 36 Sep 2, 1998
- E37 Episode 37 Sep 9, 1998
- E38 Episode 38 Sep 16, 1998
- E39 Episode 39 Sep 23, 1998
- E40 Episode 40 Sep 30, 1998
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Feb 26, 1999
- E2 Episode 2 Mar 5, 1999
- E3 Episode 3 Mar 12, 1999
- E4 Episode 4 Mar 19, 1999
- E5 Episode 5 Mar 26, 1999
- E6 Episode 6 Apr 2, 1999
- E7 Episode 7 Apr 9, 1999
- E8 Episode 8 Apr 9, 1999
- E9 Episode 9 Apr 16, 1999
- E10 Episode 10 Apr 23, 1999
- E11 Episode 11 Apr 30, 1999
- E12 Episode 12 May 7, 1999
- E13 Episode 13 May 14, 1999
- E14 Episode 14 May 21, 1999
- E15 Episode 15 May 28, 1999
- E16 Episode 16 Jun 4, 1999
- E17 Episode 17 Jun 11, 1999
- E18 Episode 18 Jun 18, 1999
- E19 Episode 19 Jun 25, 1999
- E20 Episode 20 Jul 2, 1999
Frequently asked questions
When was Wildside broadcast?
The series was broadcast on the ABC from 1997 to 1999.
Where is the show set?
The series is set and filmed in Sydney.
Who are the main cast members?
The show starred Rachael Blake, Tony Martin, Richard Carter, and Alex Dimitriades.
What is the format of the show?
Each episode follows a one-hour format.
Did the show receive any awards?
Yes, the series won several Logie Awards, including Silver Logies for Rachael Blake and Tony Martin.