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Human Error (TV series)

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Human Error
Created by
Written by
  • Greg Haddrick
  • Samantha Winston
  • Gregor Jordan
Directed by
  • Fiona Banks
  • Mat King
Starring
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • John Edwards
  • Dan Edwards
  • Andy Ryan
Producers
Production locationsMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Running time50 minutes
Production companyRoadshow Rough Diamond Entertainment
Original release
NetworkNine Network
Release11 September (2024-09-11) –
16 October 2024 (2024-10-16)

Human Error is an Australian television crime drama for the Nine Network, released on 11 September 2024. Created by Greg Haddick, the series follows the life of police officer Holly O'Rourke and her police team with a case that could ruin Holly's reputation and career. Holly wants to redeem herself with the investigation, but as lies unravel the race to catch a killer is underway.[1]

Plot

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Inspired by true events, Holly O'Rourke (Leeanna Walsman) begins investigating a gangland murder that turns her whole life upside down. The murder appears to be a case of mistaken identity. The investigation threatens to destroy her career as a conspiracy and a deeper plot emerges, all whilst Holly's family life is crumbling around her.[2]

Cast

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The cast for the series was announced on 2 February 2023 as production commenced.[3]

Production

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On 14 September 2022, the six-part series was greenlit for production by Screen Australia, receiving support from VicScreen.[4]

The series would go into production several months later in February 2023.[5][3]

Human Error was set to lead the 2023 Nine Network drama slate but was pushed back until the following year.[6]

Reception

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David Knox of TV Tonight gave the series a 4 star rating saying that Walsman delivered at every turn and the cast complemented their roles perfectly.[7]

On 20 September 2024, Channel 9 had made all episodes of the series available on 9Now.[8]

Episodes

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Season 1 (2024)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateAus. viewers
11"Episode 1"Fiona BanksSamantha Winston11 September 2024 (2024-09-11)501,000[9]
22"Episode 2"Fiona BanksSamantha Winston19 September 2024 (2024-09-19)467,000[10]
33"Episode 3"Fiona BanksGreg Haddrick25 September 2024 (2024-09-25)465,000[11]
44"Episode 4"Mat KingGreg Haddrick2 October 2024 (2024-10-02)433,000[12]
55"Episode 5"Mat KingSamantha Winston9 October 2024 (2024-10-09)503,000[13]
66"Episode 6"Mat KingSamantha Winston16 October 2024 (2024-10-16)463,000[14]

Accolades

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Casting Guild of Australia
Year Category Nominee Result Ref
2024 Best Casting in a Telemovie/Miniseries Human Error Nominated [15]

References

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  1. ^ Knox, David (2022-09-16). "Human Error inspired by criminal conspiracy | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  2. ^ Attard, Lauren. "Everything you need to know about explosive new crime drama Human Error". www.nine.com.au. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  3. ^ a b Knox, David (2023-02-02). "Production begins on Human Error for Nine | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  4. ^ Slatter, Sean (2023-02-02). "Leeanna Walsman, Rahel Romahn, Stephen Peacocke enter the realm of Nine's 'Human Error'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  5. ^ "New drama Human Error greenlit for 9Network - Media centre". Screen Australia. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  6. ^ Slatter, Sean (2022-09-14). "'Human Error', 'Warnie' to lead Nine drama slate for 2023". IF Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  7. ^ Knox, David (2024-09-11). "Human Error | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  8. ^ Knox, David (2024-09-20). "9Now adds all Human Error episodes for binge | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  9. ^ Knox, David (2024-09-12). "Human Error wins timeslot, Planet America booms for ABC. | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  10. ^ Knox, David (2024-09-19). "Seven leading in Footy show contest | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  11. ^ Knox, David (2024-09-26). "The Block, Guy Mont Spelling Bee score in Wednesday entertainment. | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  12. ^ Knox, David (2024-10-03). "All the drama of Wednesday ratings... | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  13. ^ Knox, David (2024-10-10). "Block, Human Error help Nine to Wednesday win. | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  14. ^ Knox, David. "Block, Human Error take Nine to Wednesday Wine". TVtonight.com.au. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  15. ^ Knox, David (2024-10-28). "2024 Casting Guild of Australia Awards: nominees | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
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Human Error on IMDb