AFTER THE PARTY

This six part drama slaps you in the face right from the start, when school teacher Penny (Robyn Malcolm) accuses her husband Phil (Peter Mullan) of sexually assaulting one of their daughter’s teenage friends at a birthday party. Produced in New Zealand, it’s heavy going content but the fast pace, engrossing script and stellar production will keep you watching until the end. You’ll sympathise with Penny but also feel frustrated that she’s her own worst enemy. There aren’t enough superlatives in existence to describe the way Robyn Malcolm brings Penny’s anguish, righteous commitment and doggedness to life. She owns every scene she’s in and fully immerses herself in the role. One of the best performances on the small screen. Gripping and powerful!