The Hollowmen

The Hollowmen (2008)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy

The Hollowmen is a comedy-drama set in the offices of the Central Policy Unit, a special think tank personally set up by the Prime Minister to help him in the most important job of all - getting re-elected. Their brief is "long term vision"; to stop worrying about tomorrow's headlines, and focus on next week's.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 21:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E06A Quiet JanuaryOkt. 8, 2008
S02E05A Waste of EnergyOkt. 1, 2008
S02E04Vulnerable to AttackSept. 24, 2008
S02E03Wonder DrugSept. 17, 2008
S02E02Edifice ComplexSept. 10, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Hollowmen' premiere?

'The Hollowmen' premiered on July 9, 2008.

Who created 'The Hollowmen'?

'The Hollowmen' was created by Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, and Rob Sitch.

What is the genre of 'The Hollowmen'?

'The Hollowmen' is a political satire sitcom.

Where was 'The Hollowmen' filmed?

'The Hollowmen' was filmed in Australia.

Who were the main cast members of 'The Hollowmen'?

The main cast members of 'The Hollowmen' were Rob Sitch, Lachy Hulme, Merrick Watts, and Dave Lawson.

What is the premise of 'The Hollowmen'?

'The Hollowmen' follows a fictional Department of Nation Building, where a team of bureaucrats work to create policies and programs for the government.

What was the critical reception of 'The Hollowmen'?

'The Hollowmen' was well-received by critics.

Did 'The Hollowmen' receive any awards or nominations?

'The Hollowmen' was nominated for Best Television Comedy at the 2008 AFI Awards, but did not win.

How many episodes does 'The Hollowmen' have?

'The Hollowmen' has 8 episodes.

Who directed the majority of the episodes of 'The Hollowmen'?

Rob Sitch directed the majority of episodes of 'The Hollowmen'.

Does 'The Hollowmen' have a laugh track?

No, 'The Hollowmen' does not have a laugh track.

Were there any notable guest stars on 'The Hollowmen'?

Yes, notable guest stars on 'The Hollowmen' include Rachel Griffiths, Sam Neill, and William McInnes.

Was 'The Hollowmen' cancelled or did it end naturally?

There is no official word on whether 'The Hollowmen' was cancelled or ended naturally, but it only ran for one season.

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