Pine Gap

Australian-American spy thriller series at Pine Gap

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About Pine Gap

Released: 2018

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1 Season

Cast
Parker Sawyers, Jacqueline McKenzie, Steve Toussaint, Tess Haubrich, Stephen Curry, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Mark Leonard Winter

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About

Pine Gap is a TV drama series that was released in 2018. It is set in the highly secretive Pine Gap joint defense facility in Australia, which serves as a collaboration between the United States and Australia. The show revolves around the complex relationships and intricate operations within the facility, highlighting the tension and conflicts that arise when American and Australian personnel work together while dealing with personal issues and national security threats.

The series combines elements of espionage, political drama, and personal relationships to offer a captivating and thought-provoking narrative.

Making / Production

Pine Gap was created by Greg Haddrick and Felicity Packard. It was produced by Screentime Australia in collaboration with Netflix. The show was primarily shot on location in the Northern Territory of Australia, capturing the unique surroundings of the real Pine Gap facility.

Actors

  • Tess Haubrich as Jasmina "Jas" Delic - an intelligence analyst
  • Parker Sawyers as Gus Thompson - a CIA officer
  • Steve Toussaint as Ethan James - the head of Pine Gap
  • Mark Leonard Winter as Felix - an analyst and Jas' love interest
  • Jacqueline McKenzie as Kath Sinclair - an Australian intelligence official

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • Pine Gap is actually a real facility located in Australia. It is operated jointly by the United States and Australia.
  • The series explores the ethical dilemmas and challenges faced by intelligence agencies in the modern world.
  • The show was praised for its realistic depiction of the intelligence community.

Awards

Pine Gap has not received any major awards as of now.

Quotes

  • "In the intelligence world, the line between friends and enemies is blurred." - Ethan James
  • "Trust doesn't come easy in this line of work." - Gus Thompson
  • "Sometimes, the hardest part is not the mission, but the secrets we keep from each other." - Jasmina Delic

Music / Soundtrack

  • The soundtrack of Pine Gap features a mix of atmospheric and tension-building scores that enhance the drama and suspense of the series.
  • Notable tracks include "Into The Shadows" by James Dustin feat. Lana Palmer and "Eyes of Betrayal" by Max Averyman.