The GC
| The GC | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Reality |
| Starring |
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| Narrated by | Tylah Jones Wharehinga |
| Opening theme | Vibrations by Jade Louise feat. Savage[1] |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
| Original language(s) |
English Maori |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Bailey Mackey |
| Location(s) | Gold Coast, Australia |
| Camera setup | Multiple |
| Running time | 30 minutes (including commercials) |
| Production company(s) | Eyeworks Touchdown |
| Release | |
| Original network |
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| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
| Audio format | 5.1 Digital |
| Original release | May 2, 2012 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
The GC is a reality television series that premiered on TV3 on May 2, 2012 in New Zealand. The series follows the lives of a group of Māori living on Australia's Gold Coast.
The series has been likened to the American reality television show The Hills (TV series) and the British reality show The Only Way Is Essex
Production
The show was originally pitched as an observational documentary series called Golden Mozzies, described as "looking at seven Māori families living on Australia's Gold Coast". In August 2011 the producers of Golden Mozzies received $419,408 from broadcast funding agency NZ On Air for the production of eight 30 minute episodes. However, the format and title of the series was changed with NZ On Air's knowledge.[2]
In 2013 a second series of The GC was funded by Maori broadcast funding agency Te Māngai Pāho with stricter requirements for Maori language and cultural content. $419,384 was granted for eight 30 minute episodes.[3]
In 2015 the show was renewed for a 3rd season also with new cast members, which premiered in July 2015.
Cast
Main
| Name | Seasons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Elyse Minhinnick (DJ Tuini) | Main | |||
| Rosanna "Rosie" Arckle | Main | |||
| Zane Houia | Main | |||
| Alby Waititi | Main | |||
| Jade Louise Harawira | Main | Recurring | ||
| Cole Smith | Recurring | Main | ||
| Ngahere "Nuz" Ngatai | Recurring | Main | ||
| Matai Smith | Guest | Main | ||
| Holly Subritzky | Main | |||
| Matatia | Main | |||
| Braydon | Main | |||
| Tylah | Main | |||
| Layla Subritzky | Recurring | |||
| Jessie Nugent | Main | Guest | ||
| Tame Noema | Main | |||
| Nathan Waikato | Main | |||
| Brooke James | Main | |||
| Jade Ruwhiu | Main | |||
Critical reception
Following the screening of the pilot episode viewers branded the show as "fake" and "pathetic" and within hours a Facebook page called "Cancel the GC TV Show" was started.[4] According to a New Zealand Herald article the Facebook page had over 2100 "likes" within 12 hours of the show's airing.
There have also been questions about the show's funding. Following the screening of the pilot episode it was revealed that NZ on Air gave NZ$419,408 to fund the first series of The GC. According to news website Scoop Independent News, NZ on Air thought they were funding a series about seven Māori families living on the Gold Coast of Australia with the working title Golden Mozzies. [5] The same website published a press release from NZ on Air in August 2011 outlining that NZ on Air had approved funding for Golden Mozzies, which was then labeled as a documentary series.[6]
Episodes
Series one
| No. | Title | Ratings | Time-shifted ratings | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | "Episode 1" | 370,660 | 17,490 | 2 May 2012 |
| Tame throws a housewarming party with his flatmates Jade and Zane, their girlfriends Jessi and Rose, and friends Nate, Nuz, Alby, DJ Tuini and Jade Louise. | ||||
| 02 | "Episode 2" | 289,480 | 24,030 | 9 May 2012 |
| Tame faces the morning after the party; Jessi attends her first glamour model shoot; Alby reveals a shocking revelation. | ||||
| 03 | "Episode 3" | 297,920 | 7110 | 16 May 2012 |
| Tame confesses all; Jade Louise considers her singing career; the whare boys look are more investment opportunities; Rosie take Alby to a photo shoot; and the boys check out Cole's new gym. | ||||
| 04 | "Episode 4" | 245,620 | — | 23 May 2012 |
| Nate auditions; Cole's father helps out with the gym; Tame and Jade Louise are pushed to take things further; Jade Louise has a confession for Tame. | ||||
| 05 | "Episode 5" | 294,670 | 9810 | 30 May 2012 |
| The girls crash the boys night out; Cole's gym opening is close; Jade Louise and Nuz put on a show; Rosie is jealous of Zane; DJ Tuini discovers a family secret. | ||||
| 06 | "Episode 6" | 254,970 | 21,940 | 6 June 2012 |
| DJ Tuini considers a return to New Zealand, Zane tries to make peace with Rosie, Jessi is jealous of Jade; Cole wants to get back in the ring. | ||||
| 07 | "Episode 7" | 325,860 | 20,480 | 13 June 2012 |
| DJ Tuini returns to her marae; Cole's gym opening is running behind schedule; the boys make it to haka practise; Jade and Jessi's have relationship troubles. | ||||
| 08 | "Episode 8" | 318,860 | 20,960 | 20 June 2012 |
| Cole's whanau arrive from New Zealand; Jade Louise records her first single; Nate takes driving lessons; Tame has a surprise. | ||||
References
- ↑ "Jade Louise Releases Her Debut Single Featuring Savage".
- ↑ "TV Documentaries for 2012". NZ On Air. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
- ↑ "Series rua for The GC". NZ Herald. 4 April 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
- ↑ "Viewers want 'The GC' cancelled". New Zealand Herald. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ↑ "Storm About To Blow Up Over Gold Coast". Scoop Independent News. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ↑ "Something For Everyone: Strong TV Documentaries for 2012". Scoop Independent News. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 8 May 2012.