BlackJack

BlackJack (2003-2007)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime

Justice means more than punishing those who commit crimes - it means never giving up the search for the truth. In his pursuit of long unsolved cases and answers for those left behind, justice is Detective Jack Kempson's creed.

BlackJack is a series of Australian Telemovies starring Colin Friels as Jack Kempson, a police sergeant who turns in a corrupt colleague, and becomes very unpopular with the rest of the force. In retribution, he is assigned a new job in the basement supervising the transfer of cold case files to the police computer system. Knowing nothing of computers, he takes the opportunity, instead, to reinvestigate some of those old cases, which eventually leads to the formation a formal cold case department.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday (90 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E07GhostsDec 2, 2007
S01E06At the GatesSep 24, 2006
S01E05Dead MemoryAug 27, 2006
S01E04Ace Point GameAug 20, 2006
S01E03In the MoneySep 11, 2005
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'BlackJack' premiere?

'BlackJack' premiered on July 9, 2003.

Who played the lead role in the TV series 'BlackJack'?

Colin Friels played the lead role of Jack Kempson in the TV series 'BlackJack'.

What was the profession of the character Jack Kempson in the TV series 'BlackJack'?

Jack Kempson in the TV series 'BlackJack' was a cop, who was also a brilliant card player.

Who created the TV series 'BlackJack'?

The TV series 'BlackJack' was created by Shaun Micallef, Gary McCaffrie, and Matt Cameron.

Who directed the episodes of the TV series 'BlackJack'?

Peter Andrikidis directed the episodes of the TV series 'BlackJack'.

In what country was the TV series 'BlackJack' predominantly filmed?

The TV series 'BlackJack' was predominantly filmed in Australia.

What is the genre of the TV series 'BlackJack'?

The TV series 'BlackJack' is a crime drama.

How many episodes were there in the TV series 'BlackJack'?

There were nine episodes in the TV series 'BlackJack'.

What is the plot of the TV series 'BlackJack'?

The TV series 'BlackJack' follows the story of a cop who is also a skilled card player. His investigations and personal struggles are depicted in each episode.

Who played the character of a fellow cop, Sarah Tanner, in the TV series 'BlackJack'?

Marta Dusseldorp played the character of a fellow cop, Sarah Tanner, in the TV series 'BlackJack'.

What is the significance of the name 'BlackJack' in the TV series?

In the TV series 'BlackJack', the name refers to both the main character's nickname (Jack) and his skill at the game of blackjack.

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Also known as

  • BlackJack: Murder Archive (Australia)

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