City Homicide

About City Homicide

'City Homicide' is an Australian television drama that aired on the Seven Network between 27 August 2007 and 30 March 2011. The series was set on the Homicide floor of a police headquarters in Melbourne. The main characters are six detectives who solve the city's worst crimes. Each episode revolves around a different case and its complexities, with various personal storylines of the detectives interwoven into the plot.

Making / Production

The series production was by Seven Network in partnership with Fairfax Media, Film Victoria, and BSG Australia. It was filmed on location in Melbourne, Victoria. The show ensured realistic depiction of situations and police procedures, often consulting former and serving police officers during the scripting and production phases.

Actors

• Shane Bourne as Detective Senior Sergeant Stanley Wolfe - He played a seasoned detective who leads the City Homicide squad, commanding respect through his experience and leadership.
• Nadine Garner as Detective Senior Constable Jennifer Mapplethorpe - She portrayed a methodical and dedicated detective who never hesitates to go the extra mile in her investigations.
• Aaron Pedersen as Detective Senior Constable Duncan Freeman - His performance was of a tough detective with a hardened exterior but a heart of gold.
• Damien Richardson as Detective Matt Ryan - He played a dedicated and driven investigator, always keen to solve any case handed over to him.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The program was originally planned to be titled "Homicide", but was changed to avoid confusion with the 1960s series of the same name.
• Despite being set in Melbourne, exterior shots of the fictional City South Police Station are actually locations in Adelaide.

Awards

"City Homicide" was nominated for several awards throughout its run. It was nominated for Most Popular Drama at the Logie Awards in both 2008 and 2009.

Quotes

• "In this game, the minute you stop is the minute you start going backwards." - DSC Jennifer Mapplethorpe
• "You catch more flies with honey... but if that doesn't work, use vinegar." - DSS Stanley Wolfe

Music / Soundtrack

• The haunting theme music for "City Homicide" was composed by Australians Shane Bartle and Yuri Worontschak.
• The soundtrack blends traditional instruments with digital sounds, creating a score that captures the intensity and emotional depth of the series.