# Barons **URL:** \ **Category:** ABC\ **Tags:** abc\ **Created:** [April 22, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424 "2021-04-22T23:01:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/1 "2021-04-22T23:01:34Z")
## Barons ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/a/6/a6f707aea3fa8ad0e9097123284bb67744b4b3f0.jpeg) > The hedonistic world of surfing, the cutthroat culture of big business and the emotional rollercoaster of relationships, will collide in the new eight-part drama series _Barons_ . > > Commissioned by ABC with major production investment from Screen Australia, _Barons_ weaves a compelling story about a group of brave but crazy, 20-something friends, who all have one thing in common – a love of the ocean and surfing. > > Produced by 2Jons, Micanical Media and Fremantle, Barons is created by Michael Lawrence (Bra Boys, Fighting Fear) and John Molloy (The Gloaming, Molly) and multi-award-winning writer Liz Doran (Molly, Please Like Me) with producer Justin Davies (Beautiful People, Absolutely Fabulous) heading Fremantle’s creative team. Filming in New South Wales, acclaimed director Shawn Seet (The Code, Storm Boy) will set up the series with Emmy Award-winning surf director Taylor Steele (Momentum, Momentum Generation) capturing the action sequences, Barons will be an ABC and ABC iview must-watch television event. > > Set in the 1970’s, a surf-crazed group of hippy friends turn their backs on the world in search of their ideal patch of surfing paradise. Little do they know that their desire for ultimate freedom and the perfect wave, will take them from the beach to the boardroom, creating billion-dollar empires. But in selling their surfing dream to the world, these best friends will become fierce rivals and the question for this found family is – once you sell paradise can you ever get it back again? > > **Michael Lawrence** (Micanical Media) and **John Molloy** (2Jons) explain, “In the 70’s Australia sat at the edge of the world, an isolation that allowed us to explore who we are and imagine who we want to be. _Barons_ revels in the energy and potential of this time – the beautiful, the bad, the wild and the unknown. We hope these characters will find a place in your heart.” > > ABC Head of Drama, Entertainment and Indigenous **Sally Riley** says, “With a free-spirited sense of adventure, a cast of extraordinary characters and stunning ocean backdrops, _Barons_ promises to take audiences on an unforgettable ride. It’s a uniquely Australian story from a stellar creative team and we can’t wait to dive into production.” > > Screen Australia’s Head of Content **Sally Caplan** said, “We’re excited to support this captivating drama with strong scripts and well-rounded characters from Liz Doran, Marieke Hardy (Laid, Seven Types of Ambiguity) and Matt Cameron (Secret City, Jack Irish), three writers at the top of their game. With Barons, viewers are sure to be treated to compelling storytelling about an iconic aspect of Australian culture.” > > **Chris Oliver-Taylor** , Fremantle CEO Asia-Pacific, said, “ _Barons_ is a ground-breaking production, one of Fremantle’s most ambitious for 2021. We are delighted to be going on this journey with the very best creative talent in John, Mick, Liz and Justin at the helm to tell this amazing story which no doubt will enthral Australian audiences and certainly resonate on a global scale – we are excited to get started.” > **Production credit:** 2 Jons, Micanical Media and Fremantle production for ABC with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with the ABC. Financed with support from Screen NSW. Produced by John Molloy, Michael Lawrence, Justin Davies. Executive Producers Chris Oliver-Taylor, Nick Cook, Taylor Steele, Liz Doran, Jon Adgemis, Michael Gudinski. ABC Executive Producers Brett Sleigh and Rebecca Anderson. _Barons_ will film in New South Wales later this year and air on ABC in 2022. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2021, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/2 "2021-08-18T09:25:00Z")
> **[ABC defends filming of Barons drama | TV Tonight](https://tvtonight.com.au/2021/08/abc-defends-filming-of-barons-drama.html)** > > Locals unhappy over filming, but surf drama is complying with NSW Health rules. > The 8 part drama has filmed at Palm Beach, Warriewood and Collaroy and will continue until mid-September, observing strict workplace COVID health rules. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2021, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/3 "2021-09-29T03:27:18Z")
### It’s a wrap! ABC’s drama Barons in the bag ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/f/9/a/f9a613846e0acedda0b2a5469fedc1d33065260d.jpeg) > A fantastic ensemble cast, dominated by Australia’s hottest young talent, have just finished filming ABC’s exciting 2022 drama **Barons.** Set in the 1970s hedonistic world of surfing and the cutthroat culture of entrepreneurship, _Barons_ sense of adventure, fun and infinite possibilities, will appeal to both young and young at heart audiences. > > Headlining the eight-part series are Sean Keenan ( _Puberty Blues,_ _Glitch_ ) as “Trotter” and Ben O’Toole ( _Halifax: Retribution_ ) as “Snapper”, best friends turned bitter rivals going head-to-head to build their billion-dollar surf empires, alongside Jillian Nguyen ( _Clickbait_ ) as Trotter’s wife and business partner, “Tracy”. Joining them are Hunter Page-Lochard ( _Fires_ ), George Pullar ( _Fighting Season_ ), Lincoln Younes ( _Grand Hotel_ ), Sophia Forrest ( _Ride Like a Girl_ ), Vivienne Awosoga ( _Wentworth_ ), Nicholas Burton ( _Pieces of Her_ ), Karina Banno ( _Reckoning_ ), newcomer Megan MacKenzie, Kick Gurry ( _Edge of Tomorrow_ ), Catherine Van-Davies ( _Hungry Ghosts_ ), Alexander England ( _Offspring_ ) and British-American actor Ione Skye ( _Arrested Development_ ). > > Having navigated strict covid protocols to bring the world of _Barons_ to life, was acclaimed set up director Shawn Seet ( _The Code_ , _Storm Boy_ ) working alongside Fadia Abboud ( _Here Out West_ ), while Emmy award-winning surf director Taylor Steele ( _Momentum_ , _Momentum Generation_ ) captured all the surf action. > > _Barons_ tells the story of a surf-crazed group of hippy friends who turn their backs on the world in search of their ideal patch of surfing paradise. Little do they know that their desire for ultimate freedom and the perfect wave will take them from the beach to the boardroom, creating billion-dollar empires. But in selling their surfing dream to the world, these best friends will become fierce rivals and the question for this found family is - once you sell paradise can you ever get it back again? > > _Barons_ will be an ABC TV and ABC iview must-watch television event in 2022. > > **Production credit: 2 Jons, Micanical Media and Fremantle production for ABC with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with the ABC. Financed with support from Screen NSW. Created by Michael Lawrence, John Molloy, Liz Doran. Written by Liz Doran, Matt Cameron, Marieke Hardy. Produced by John Molloy, Michael Lawrence. Producer Justin Davies. Executive Producers Chris Oliver-Taylor, Nick Cook, Taylor Steele, Liz Doran, Jon Adgemis, Michael Gudinski. ABC Executive Producers Brett Sleigh and Rebecca Anderson. International distribution by Fremantle.** ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2021, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/4 "2021-11-25T03:52:58Z")
From 2020 Upfronts ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/3/8/9/389a1a9b8b5d365fff5ac9b9001ea1f9d785a12f.jpeg) #### 8x60 Featuring a fantastic ensemble cast, dominated by Australia’s hottest young talent, including; Sean Keenan, Jillian Nguyen, Ben O’Toole, Hunter Page-Lochard, Sophia Forrest, George Pullar, Lincoln Younes and Vivenne Awosoga. Barons tells the story of a surf-crazed group of hippy friends who turn their backs on the world in search of their ideal patch of surfing paradise. Little do they know that their desire for ultimate freedom and the perfect wave will take them from the beach to the boardroom, creating billion-dollar empires. But in selling their surfing dream to the world, these best friends will become fierce rivals and the question for this found family is - once you sell paradise can you ever get it back again? 25 NOVEMBER Set in the 1970s hedonistic world of surfing and the cutthroat culture of entrepreneurship, Barons sense of adventure, fun and infinite possibilities, will appeal to both young and young at heart audiences. ###### PRODUCTION CREDITS 2 Jons, Micanical Media and Fremantle production for ABC with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with the ABC. Financed with support from Screen NSW. Created by Michael Lawrence, John Molloy, Liz Doran. Written by Liz Doran, Matt Cameron, Marieke Hardy. Produced by John Molloy, Michael Lawrence. Producer Justin Davies. Executive Producers: Chris Oliver-Taylor, Nick Cook, Taylor Steele, Liz Doran, Jon Adgemis, Michael Gudinski. ABC Executive Producers: Brett Sleigh and Rebecca Anderson. International distribution by Fremantle. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2021, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/5 "2021-12-23T23:13:56Z")
Deadline has included Barons in the list of seven international dramas the website believes will make waves in 2022. > **[Seven Global Dramas To Light Up 2022: WW2 Epics, Boris Johnson Biopics &...](https://deadline.com/2021/12/ww2-epics-boris-johnson-biopics-faroese-firsts-seven-global-dramas-to-light-up-2022-1234891591/)** > > Where is the next Squid Game, Line of Duty or The Bridge coming from? These are questions we frequently pose at Deadline and, hopefully, we’ve identified some key contenders below. From World… ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2021, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/6 "2021-12-24T00:37:12Z")
> [@JohnsonTV](#): > > Deadline has included Barons in the list of seven international dramas the website believes will make waves in 2022. Barons does look very promising. Looking forward it. Korea keeps popping up in world lists of TV series, movies and music. If only the Australian government saw the value of the Arts and Entertainment and supported them as much. All their productions have become major exports for Korea. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/7 "2022-03-22T02:19:32Z")
### Surf’s Up! must-watch Aussie drama Barons barrels onto ABC [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/s55Jm9k3rpU/maxresdefault.jpg "Barons | Official Trailer") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s55Jm9k3rpU) **Seduced by the power of nature, corrupted by the nature of power.** > Combining the hedonistic world of surfing and the cutthroat culture of entrepreneurship, the exhilarating eight-part series **Barons** premieres Sunday 24th April at 8.30pm on ABC TV with all episodes available to binge on ABC iview. > > Set in 1971, at a time of sexual liberation and social change, _Barons_ captures a unique moment of upheaval and opportunity as a new surfing counterculture and the spirit of enterprise collide. Continuing ABC’s commitment to showcase world class Australian drama. > > _Barons_ tells the story of a surf-crazed group of hippy friends who turn their backs on the world in search of their ideal patch of surfing paradise. Little do they know that their desire for ultimate freedom and the perfect wave will take them from the beach to the boardroom, creating billion-dollar empires. But in doing so, best friends are about to become bitter rivals. > > _Barons_ stars a fantastic ensemble cast of established and emerging young talent including Sean Keenan ( _Puberty Blues,_ _Glitch_ ) Ben O’Toole ( _Halifax: Retribution_ ) Jillian Nguyen ( _Clickbait_ ) Hunter Page-Lochard ( _Fires_ ), George Pullar ( _Fighting Season_ ), Lincoln Younes ( _Grand Hotel_ ), Sophia Forrest ( _Ride Like a Girl_ ), Vivienne Awosoga ( _Wentworth_ ), Nicholas Burton ( _Pieces of Her_ ), Karina Banno ( _Reckoning_ ), newcomer Megan Mackenzie, Kick Gurry (Edge of Tomorrow), Catherine Van-Davies ( _Hungry Ghosts_ ), Alexander England ( _Offspring_ ) and British-American actor Ione Skye ( _Arrested Development_ ). > > **Production credit: 2 Jons, Micanical Media and Fremantle production for ABC with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with the ABC. Financed with support from Screen NSW. Created by Michael Lawrence, John Molloy, Liz Doran. Written by Liz Doran, Matt Cameron, Marieke Hardy. Produced by John Molloy, Michael Lawrence. Producer Justin Davies. Executive Producers Chris Oliver-Taylor, Nick Cook, Taylor Steele, Liz Doran, Jon Adgemis, Michael Gudinski. ABC Executive Producers Sally Riley, Brett Sleigh and Rebecca Anderson. International distribution by Fremantle.** ![Barons_cast+beach+shot](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/0/9/9/099e9fc25b2d3dfcf8f1be2418e8b8c75502da39.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Sam\_Wilkins](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/sam_wilkins/32/85893_2.png) [@Sam\_Wilkins](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Sam_Wilkins)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2022, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/8 "2022-03-22T06:11:33Z")
I’m not a big fan of this idea of the ABCs to put all episodes on iview after the first has aired. I would prefer if it was airing traditionally like the newsreader did. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2022, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/9 "2022-03-24T21:51:59Z")
> **[Surf Drama Series ‘Barons’ Is Calling Card for New Era at Fremantle Australia](https://variety.com/2022/tv/asia/surf-drama-series-barons-fremantle-australia-1235213397/)** > > “Barons,” a surf and business drama series that plays this week at Series Mania, is a calling card for the newly re-structured Australian operations of TV giant Fremantle. In recent weeks, leadersh… ---
**Author:** ![yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/34f0e0/32.png) [@yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/yellow_sock)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2022, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/10 "2022-04-06T14:01:28Z")
Its first episode is on April 24. I hope it rates better than Troppo, which currently airs on Sundays at 8.30pm. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2022, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/11 "2022-04-20T03:28:39Z")
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/8IgHJ_AeeR4/maxresdefault.jpg "Australian culture in the 70s | Barons") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IgHJ_AeeR4) ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2022, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/12 "2022-04-24T02:42:25Z")
Jillian Nguyen is on the cover of Sunday Life magazine, ahead of the series debut tonight. ![jillian](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/2/3/0/230b413c788ff07c4535049cd3d73e36e631b67e.png) > **[From refugee camp to television star - the inspiring life of Barons’ Jillian...](https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/from-refugee-camp-to-television-star-the-inspiring-life-of-barons-jillian-nguyen-20220420-p5aesh.html)** > > Actor Jillian Nguyen’s career is turning the tide within the industry, and as she tells Genevieve Quigley, she’s happy to go with the flow. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2022, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/13 "2022-04-29T03:53:10Z")
Barons was reviewed on Gogglebox last night and I noticed a “glaring” historical inaccuracy. Australia 1971 - there was no UHF TV so no UHF/VHF antennas 😄 ![20220428192840.mp4_007570000](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/7/9/c/79c09319cdb83964f52601739a2dd835d37cf47f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2022, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/14 "2022-04-29T23:24:29Z")
I notice that Gogglebox’s Twitter account uploaded the entire Barons segment after it aired on 10. Trying to entice more people to watch the drama? ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2023, 11:36pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/15 "2023-04-24T23:36:08Z")
Barons will be shown on The CW network in America from May 29, 2023. > **[The CW Leans Into Global Dramas With UK’s ‘The Rising’ & Australia’s...](https://deadline.com/2023/04/the-cw-leans-into-global-dramas-with-the-rising-barons-1235335134/)** > > The CW has always had a thing or two for an international acquisition, and it seems that this strategy is continuing under new ownership. The network has acquired British supernatural drama series … * * * > ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2023, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/16 "2023-06-21T23:13:40Z")
> **[Barons Pulled From The CW Primetime Schedule After Four Episodes](https://tvline.com/news/barons-cancelled-the-cw-australian-surfing-drama-season-2-1235003782/)** > > This news will be a major bummer to fans of the Australian surfing drama Barons: The CW has pulled it from the primetime schedule after four episodes, TVLine has confirmed. Repeats of Nancy Drew wi… ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2023, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/barons/17424/17 "2023-06-21T23:16:51Z")
A show with great potential but was a fizzer in the end.