Young Lions
Genre
Created byMichael Jenkins
Written by
  • Michael Jenkins
  • Shelley Birse
Directed by
StarringAlex Dimitriades
Alexandra Davies
Tom Long
Anna Lise Phillips
Katherine Slattery
ComposerPeter Best
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes22
Production
Executive producerMichael Jenkins
ProducerPeter Schreck
Production locationsSydney, New South Wales, Australia
EditorMartin Connor
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNine Network
Release17 July (2002-07-17) –
18 December 2002 (2002-12-18)

Young Lions is an Australian TV police drama shown on the Nine Network in 2002 and in Ireland on RTÉ Two. The storyline of the series revolved around the professional and private lives of four rookie detectives, the Young Lions, of South West 101, an inner city Sydney police station.

The program rated poorly and was not renewed after its first season. Competition from other new drama series and several timeslot changes also contributed to the show's demise.

Cast

Main

Recurring/guests

Release

Broadcast

The series ran from 17 July through 18 December 2002, and consisted of 23 episodes.

Critical reception

The program rated poorly and was not renewed after its first season. Competition from other new drama series and several time slot changes also contributed to the show's demise. The series has a rating of 6.5 on IMDb out of 152 reviews.[1]

Episode List

No. Episode Title Synopsis Premiered
1 Pilot Donna's first day on the job is challenged when the station is rocked to its core by a convicted cop-killer intent on exacting revenge. 17 July 2002
2 Mardi Gras Guido is forced to deal with his yearnings: for his job, and the woman he loves. 24 July 2002
3 Lick Me Baby Cameron's new lover accuses her partner, Guido Martin, of stealing money while he is working undercover. 31 July 2002
4 Boy School Bullies Donna's positive outlook is challenged as she deals with elitism and prejudice. 7 August 2002
5 Fruit Market Underworld Guido's undercover past threatens his job at South West police station. 14 August 2002
6 Asylum Seekers Eddie, Donna and Madeleine investigate a riot at a detention centre and the escape of a teenage refugee. 21 August 2002
7 The City and the Taxi Driver The detectives spend a night on the streets amid simmering tensions, while Cameron plumbs the depths of her own soul to connect with a killer. 18 September 2002
8 Kickboxer Kills Rapist Donna defends a woman who is charged with murder after she kills a rapist. 25 September 2002
9 Arson Case An arson case is reopened, because an alleged police cover-up sent the wrong man to prison. Guido is forced to confront the truth about his detective father and his role in the conviction. 2 October 2002
10 The Priest Eddie's faith and his friendship with Father Paul Moran are tested when Irena's sister goes missing and foul play is suspected. 9 October 2002
11 China Town Cameron is torn between Guido and his father, Senior Detective Bill Martin, and she soon finds her integrity and a boy's life are on the line. 16 October 2002
12 Nursing Home Eddie finds himself in contact with a former neighbour during an investigation into a suspicious death at a nursing home. 23 October 2002
13 Kickboxer on Trial Cameron is torn between Guido and his father, Senior Detective Bill Martin, and she soon finds her integrity and a boy's life are in the line. 6 November 2002
14 The Navy: Part 1 Guido's Naval Captain brother returns home a hero, and tensions surface as a female naval officer is found murdered. Cameron works with Bill to nab a Chinese gang leader. 13 November 2002
15 The Navy: Part 2 Guido and Cameron each face a personal crisis-and their friendship is tested-as Guido's father and brother come under suspicion. 13 November 2002
16 Lone Star Blues Eddie's integrity is tested as the father of Irena's son is released from prison. Eddie wants to reunite the boy with his father-but could lose Irena. 20 November 2002
17 Drag Racing Donna loves the police force and Crime Scene Examiner, Justin Carmody. Her feelings for both are tested as she investigates a fatal car smash involving police. 27 November 2002
18 Grand Prix Paul Bergin asks Guido's father for help to bring down a Chinese gang boss. Cameron seeks justice for a girl found dead in a hotel because of the indifference shown by the partygoers and investigators. 11 December 2002
19 Bill's Death Guido's friends rally to his side as his father faces a terminal illness - and a murder charge. 11 December 2002
20 Serial Killer: Part 1 The investigation into the suicide of an Olympic swimming hopeful escalates when those around the investigation begin to be killed off. 18 December 2002
21 Serial Killer: Part 2 The search for the serial killer continues. Donna's life is put on the line when she becomes involved in a hostage situation. Guido has to decide his future with Sophie. 18 December 2002

References

  1. ↑ Young Lions (TV Mini Series 2002) – IMDb, retrieved 27 April 2023


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