Wanted (2016 TV series)
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Promotional title card for Wanted
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| Composer(s) | Michael Yezerski |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 (as of 2016) (list of episodes) |
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| Cinematography | John Stokes |
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| Distributor | Universal Media Studios International |
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| Original network | Seven Network |
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576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) (2017– ) |
| Audio format | Stereophonic |
| Original release | 9 February 2016 – present |
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Wanted is an Australian drama television series which premiered on the Seven Network in Australia on 9 February 2016. The first season consisted of six episodes and was renewed for a second six episode season expected to air in 2017.
The series follows two complete strangers, Lola and Chelsea, who intervene in a fatal carjacking while waiting at a suburban bus stop, and are subsequently thrust into a chase from authorities across Australia with a vehicle filled with cash. The strangers must rely solely on each other while they are on the run.
The series was first announced in August 2015, following an undisclosed funding amount from Screen Australia and investment of AU$$527,768 from Screen Queensland. The series was filmed in various locations across Queensland.
Upon its announcement, Shirley Barrett was named as director, however Peter Templeman and Jennifer Leacey were later named as directors. The series is created by Rebecca Gibney and Richard Bell, the co-founders of R&R Productions which is the production company behind the series, along with Matchbox Pictures. The series will be distributed internationally by Universal Media Studios International.
Production began in September 2015 and wrapped in early December of the same year, totalling 10 weeks across 60 locations.
In August 2016, it was confirmed that Wanted had been renewed for a second season which will consist of six episodes, and will be filmed in Australia, New Zealand and Thailand.
The Seven Network released a 90-second promo in December 2015, advising the series will begin airing in February 2016. The premiere date was later confirmed as 9 February.
The first season averaged 1.24 million viewers and was the highest rating Australian drama series of the 2016 calendar year.
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