The critically acclaimed series, Utopia, is set to return to ABC and iview tonight with a highly anticipated fifth season.
The comedy series delves into the inner workings of the Nation Building Authority, a federal government organisation entrusted with overseeing substantial infrastructure projects.
In the upcoming season, the series continues to explore the intriguing junction where bureaucratic machinations and grand visions meet. Utopia Season 5 serves as a comedic tribute to political leaders who expertly convert long-term visions into short-term gains.
In this latest instalment, viewers will watch as the dedicated staff of the Nation Building Authority grapple with constant shifts in government directives, flip-flopping decisions, and ever-evolving priorities.
CEO Tony Woodford, along with his dedicated team, face a barrage of challenges, including project management teams preoccupied with talking points, billion-dollar projects announced without supporting business cases or cost-benefit studies, shifting geopolitical priorities, and obstacles such as a troublesome statue delaying rural road construction. They must also deal with the fallout from cyber-attacks and a disconcerting UNESCO report.
Utopia Season 5 brings back its beloved comedic ensemble, including Rob Sitch, Celia Pacquola, Dave Lawson, Dilruk Jayasinha, Kitty Flanagan, Anthony Lehmann, Emma-Louise Wilson, Nina Oyama, Jamie Robertson, Mike McLeish, and Rebecca Massey.
This laughter-inducing series is a must-watch for anyone who has survived the tribulations of bureaucracy and found the humour within.
The award-winning team of Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, and Rob Sitch helm the writing and production of Utopia, with Michael Hirsh and Deb Herman serving as Executive Producers. Original Casting is by Jane Kennedy, and Series Casting is by Kate Leonard. Rob Sitch also steps in as the director. ABC TV Executive Producers are Brett Sleigh and Todd Abbott. The series is a production of Working Dog in association with ABC.
