'The Unlisted' Season 1: Release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything you need to know about Netflix's Australian series
Buckle up because Netflix is all set to release one of the most awaited web series of the year, 'The Unlisted', on its platform. The show is the product of the streaming giant recently joining ABC Australia as a co-commissioning partner with Aquarius Films, and will be available for the rest of the world to see.
Release Date on Netflix
The first season is all set to stream from October 17, 2019
Plot
The sci-fi thriller follows twelve-year-old identical twins who discover that a corporation along with the government is secretly tracking and manipulating Australia's youth. It is being done via electronic tracking devices that are installed in the name of Global Child Initiative Programme. When the duo discovers that teh programme is all a sham, they pair up with a group of underground vigilantes, who call themselves as 'The Unlisted', to stop the powerful and evil corporation from gaining control over the world's youth. They must stop the wicked authorities from creating an army of young soldiers who can be manipulated to serve the wealthiest of society.
Cast
The casting is rather interesting since it has a bunch of fresh and young talent set to keep you on the edge of your seat. The lead actors - Ved Rao and his twin brother Vrund Rao -- are of Indian origin and came to Australia in 2008 when they were only four and a half years old. Despite no formal training in acting or drama, they have bagged the lead roles in the show. They play the role of Kal and Dru Sharma.
Jean Hinchcliffe is an activist and the founder/lead organiser at schoolstrikeforclimate. She has previously inspired millions of young minds through her TED talk in 2019 on how youth-led movements are changing the world. She plays the role of Gemma Khouri on the show. Miah Madden is an actress known for films like 'Australia Day' (2012) and 'The Sapphires' (2012). She plays the role of Kymara in 'The Unlisted'. With a popular social media presence, she is all set to glam up your screens very soon.
Coming to Abigail Adriano, she plays the role of Rose Aquino in the upcoming show and is a total entertainer. On the other hand, Nya Cofie plays the role of Jacob in the show and we cannot wait for her story to unfurl further.
Creators
The first season has been directed by a total of six directors - Rhys Graham, Nicholas Verso, Lucy Gaffy, Rebecca O’Brien, Neil Sharma and Justine Flynn.
Trailer
Where to watch
'The Unlisted' will be available for streaming worldwide on October 17, 2019.
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