Fisk (TV series)

Fisk is an Australian television comedy series on ABC Television, first airing on 17 March 2021. The series revolves around the life of lawyer Helen Tudor-Fisk, who leaves Sydney for Melbourne after her career and marriage fall apart. She then finds work at a small solicitors that specialises in probate law.

Main

 * Kitty Flanagan as Helen Tudor-Fisk
 * Marty Sheargold as Ray Gruber, a partner at the firm of Gruber & Gruber
 * Julia Zemiro as Roz Gruber, a partner at the firm of Gruber & Gruber who is suspended during the first series
 * Aaron Chen as George, the probate clerk whom Helen often addresses as "Webmaster"
 * John Gaden as Anthony Fisk, Helen's father and retired Supreme Court judge
 * Glenn Butcher as Viktor, Anthony's husband and former "tipstaff" (law clerk)
 * Debra Lawrance as May, the sister of Helen's mother (Season 1)
 * George Henare as Graham, May's husband (Season 1)

Guest

 * Bert La Bonté as William G.H Ford, an author and Helen's ex-husband who ran off with an older woman prior to the series
 * Colette Mann as Mrs Popovitch, an elderly woman who is a client of Gruber & Gruber and a kleptomaniac
 * Denise Scott as Leslie (2 episodes)

Production
The first series was originally announced in late 2020 as Entitled. Filming took place in North Melbourne and other locations during the global COVID-19 pandemic, with strict protocols on room density and proximity. Large groupings had to be avoided.

The first series used many guest stars in cameo roles. These include Glenn Robbins, Marg Downey, Ed Kavalee, Glenn Ridge, Sam Pang, Colette Mann and Dave O'Neil.

In November 2021, it was announced that a second series had been commissioned by ABC. It was released in 2022. Filming took place in the same locations, and Glenn Robbins and others made guest appearances.

In November 2023, it was announced a third series had been commissioned by ABC. It is scheduled to be released sometime in 2024.

Release and reception
The first series went to air on ABC TV from 17 March 2021.

Viewership

 * Series 1


 * Series 2

Critical reception
Kylie Northover of the Sydney Morning Herald gave the series debut 3.5 out of 5 stars. Luke Buckmaster in The Guardian gave the show 3 out of 5 stars, writing that the first episode was funnier than the rest.

In September 2021 Fisk won the Best Series Award in the comedies competition at Europe's largest TV festival, Series Mania, in Lille, France. It beat six other series chosen for the event, including the multi-Emmy-nominated series Hacks, from HBO.

Awards and nominations

 * rowspan="2"|2021
 * rowspan="2"|AACTA Awards
 * Best Television Comedy Series
 * Fisk
 * Won
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 * Best Comedy Performer
 * Kitty Flanagan
 * Won
 * rowspan="2"|2022
 * rowspan="6"|Logie Awards
 * Most Popular Actress
 * Kitty Flanagan
 * Won
 * rowspan="2"|
 * Most Popular Comedy Program
 * Fisk
 * Nominated
 * rowspan="4"|2023
 * Most Popular Actress
 * Kitty Flanagan
 * Won
 * rowspan="4"|
 * Most Popular Actress
 * Julia Zemiro
 * Nominated
 * Most Popular Comedy Program
 * Fisk
 * Nominated
 * Most Outstanding Comedy Program
 * Fisk
 * Nominated
 * Most Popular Comedy Program
 * Fisk
 * Nominated
 * Most Outstanding Comedy Program
 * Fisk
 * Nominated
 * Fisk
 * Nominated

Home media
The first series of Fisk was released in Australia on DVD on 30 June 2021 from Roadshow Entertainment. The second series has yet to be announced for release on physical media.

International broadcast
The first series is streaming on Netflix since August 2023, and the second series is streaming on Netflix since December 2023. Since 10 August 2023, the series is also able to be streamed on ITVX in the United Kingdom.