# On The Ropes **URL:** \ **Category:** SBS\ **Tags:** sbs\ **Created:** [October 10, 2018, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/on-the-ropes/6031 "2018-10-10T00:09:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **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:** [October 10, 2018, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/on-the-ropes/6031/1 "2018-10-10T00:09:32Z")
#### On The Ropes **Wednesday 28 November at 8.30pm** ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/4/8433037132e36b972ee459ce591f357985941790.jpeg) Keisha Castle-Hughes and Nicole Chamoun star in diverse ensemble cast with Jack Thompson and Igal Naor > Screen icon, Logies Hall Of Famer and AACTA Longford Lyell Award winner **Jack Thompson** features in the series alongside Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award nominated **Keisha Castle-Hughes** ( _Game of Thrones_ , _Whale Rider_ ), acclaimed Israeli actor **Igal Naor** ( _Homeland,_ _Riviera_ ) and local breakout talent **Nicole Chamoun** ( _Safe Harbour_ , _Romper Stomper_ ). > > Produced by Lingo Pictures for SBS, _On The Ropes_ is a sexy, gritty drama that is fast-paced and full of heart. It follows aspiring Iraqi-Australian boxing trainer Amirah Al-Amir (Chamoun) who has idolised her world champion father Sami (Naor) her entire life. While working in the family gym in Sydney’s west alongside her two brothers, Amirah negotiates a professional debut match for her hardnosed fighter Jess O’Connor (Castle-Hughes) with Sami’s long-time promoter Strick (Thompson). Furious that she has done this behind his back, her father threatens to cut her off. Desperate to chase her dream of transforming women’s boxing, will Amirah choose her fighter or her family? > > Directed by **Shannon Murphy** ( _Offspring, Love Child_ ), _The Ropes_ is produced by **Helen Bowden** ( _Wake in Fright, The Slap_ ) and **Courtney Wise** ( _Fragments of Friday_ ) and executive produced by **Sue Masters** (SBS) and **Jason Stephens** (Lingo Pictures). Writers include **Tamara Asmar** ( _Doctor Doctor_ , _Love Child_ ), **Adam Todd** ( _Wentworth, Sea Patrol_ ) and **Ian Meadows** ( _House Husbands_ ). > > “ _On The Ropes continues SBS’s run of acclaimed provocative dramas that reflect Australian stories through a uniquely multicultural lens. This compelling and intense series is distinctly SBS, showcasing the complex and nuanced relationships of a migrant family alongside the physicality and deep-seated culture of misogyny in the sporting world._ > > _“We are thrilled to be creating this stellar drama with the team at Lingo Pictures and an incredibly talented cast with a wealth of experience from all corners of the globe._ ” > > - **SBS Director of Television and Online Content, Marshall Heald** > > “ _SBS has been supporting beautiful, daring drama and we are delighted to be working with them on On The Ropes. The world of boxing is passionate and fraught with adversity and creating a female driven story within this world is exciting. We are thrilled by the talented cast attached to portray this, including a fearless gang of women lead by Keisha Castle-Hughes and Nicole Chamoun._ ” > > - **Producers Helen Bowden and Courtney Wise** > > “ _On The Ropes_ is a story of female defiance that tackles gender inequality, multi-generational conflicts and the challenges faced by displaced immigrant families. Helmed by a predominantly female creative team, this series is yet another meaty drama commission from SBS who are at the top of their game with back-to-back high quality series from _Safe Harbour_ to _Sunshine_ , _The Principal_ and _Deep Water_ .” > > - **Sally Caplan, Head of Production at Screen Australia** > > “ _On The Ropes is a fantastic project for NSW that delivers realistic Western Sydney locations and storytelling as well as great representation for female and culturally and linguistically diverse filmmakers, cast and crew. In addition to funding, we are also proud to foster new creative talent in the Australian screen industry by supporting director Shannon Murphy with two female crew attachments for the series._ ” > _-_ **Create NSW Director of Screen Sector Investment, Sophia Zachariou** > > Also appearing in the series is **Louis Hunter** ( _Troy,_ _Out of the Blue_ ), **Michael Denkha** ( _Devils Playground, The Code_ ), **Tyler De Nawi** ( _Doctor Doctor_ , _Here Come the Habibs!_ ), **Neveen Hanna** ( _Tidelands, The Principal_ ), **Nader Hamden** ( _East West 101_ ), **Priscilla Doueihy** ( _Back in the Game_ ), **Setareh Naghoni** , **Claude Jabbour** and introducing **Bonzana Diab** and **Otis Dhanji**. > > _On The Ropes_ is a Lingo Pictures production for SBS, with principal production investment from Screen Australia in association with Create NSW. ---
**Author:** ![ryan1890](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/91b2a8/32.png) [@ryan1890](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ryan1890)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2018, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/on-the-ropes/6031/2 "2018-10-10T00:45:12Z")
I hope SBS give it an 8.30pm timeslot. ---
**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:** [October 10, 2018, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/on-the-ropes/6031/3 "2018-10-10T01:07:19Z")
They have: > [@TV.Cynic](#): > > #### On The Ropes > > **Wednesday 28 November 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:** [November 2, 2018, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/on-the-ropes/6031/4 "2018-11-02T00:05:02Z")
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**Author:** ![Tane04](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tane04/32/348677_2.png) [@Tane04](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Tane04)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2018, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/on-the-ropes/6031/5 "2018-11-29T00:14:01Z")
Mod edit: Ratings outside OzTAM top 20 not permitted to be posted here. Thanks. ---
**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:** [November 29, 2018, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/on-the-ropes/6031/6 "2018-11-29T00:29:58Z")
I always thought it was going to be a tough sell. A Middle Eastern themed series about female boxers. Talk about niche. Who would want to watch it? ---
**Author:** ![littlegezzybear](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/littlegezzybear/32/219836_2.png) [@littlegezzybear](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/littlegezzybear)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2018, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/on-the-ropes/6031/7 "2018-11-29T00:53:23Z")
If On the Ropes was on Foxtel those meagre ratings would be considered a success and it would be their number 1 program for the night. ---
**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:** [November 29, 2018, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/on-the-ropes/6031/8 "2018-11-29T01:31:25Z")
But I doubt it would attract those ratings on Foxtel. The ratings would be a lot worse. ---
**Author:** ![Tane04](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tane04/32/348677_2.png) [@Tane04](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Tane04)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/on-the-ropes/6031/9 "2018-11-29T01:37:13Z")
Would it have worked on a commercial network? ---
**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:** [November 29, 2018, 2:11am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/on-the-ropes/6031/10 "2018-11-29T02:11:06Z")
No. ---
**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 6, 2018, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/on-the-ropes/6031/11 "2018-12-06T21:20:50Z")
Bumped to 9.30pm Thursdays as of next week (December 13). ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/on-the-ropes/6031/12 "2019-02-27T21:51:19Z")
> **[On the Ropes to screen at Series Mania](https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/02/on-the-ropes-to-screen-at-series-mania.html)** > > A second Lingo Pictures production will screen at French TV festival. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/on-the-ropes/6031/13 "2019-09-17T22:12:50Z")
TBI reports the series has been sold to US streamer Crackle, CBC in Canada and Rialto Channel in NZ.