Underbelly: Team Purana

Episode score 7.4 Good

Team Purana

  • 13.
  • Season: 1
  • Episode: 13
  • First Aired: 5/7/2008

EPISODE OVERVIEW

1 Review | 9 Votes

A rival plots the downfall of Mario Condello, the last remaining member of the Carlton Crew; however Mario plans a hit of his own, unaware his hitman is informing on him; Taskforce Purana is rocked when their boss becomes the latest victim; The police get enough evidence to arrest Carl Williams, ending the nine-year gangland war. Add a recap »

Writers:
Peter Gawler
Director:
Tony Tilse
Stars:
Kestie Morassi (Zarah Garde-Wilson)
Alex Dimitriades (Mr T)
Gyton Grantley (Carl Williams)
Kat Stewart (Roberta Williams)
Rodger Corser (Det. Senior Sgt. Steve Owen)
Frankie J. Holden (Garry Butterworth)
Martin Sacks (Mario Condello)
Brett Swain (Tibor)
Ian Bliss (Mr L)
Jane Harber (Susie Money)
Caroline Craig (Det. Const. Jacqui James)
Recurring Role:
Damien Fotiou (Bill "Bubba" Kaldis)
Brian Vriends (Dave Carpenter)
Neil Melville (Todd McDonald)
Simon Lyndon (Sean Sonnet)
Angus Sampson (Michael Thorneycroft)
Guest Star:
Nicholas Riley (Waiter)
Harish Takker (Pakistani Man)
Therron Rochford (SOG Officer)
Adam Zwar (Gregg Hildebrandt)
Adam Haddrick (Photographer)
Erin Dewar (Female Surveillance Officer)
Justin Anderson (Spotty Drug Cook)
Michael Bishop (Detective Lowe)
Jonathan Wood (Detective McManus)
Natalie Pemberton (Masseuse)
Menik Gooneratne (FRU Officer)
  • On May 29, 2008, Sean Jason Sonnet was sentenced to 16 years jail for the failed plot to kill Mario Condello. edit »
  • Tibor, also known as "The Supergrass", was offered immunity and a $1 million protection package, including relocation overseas, in exchange for testifying against Condello. edit »
  • It was actually Carl Williams' own big mouth and not the confession of Mr L that lead to his arrest on November 16, 2003 by the Port Melbourne seaside. Evidence obtained from wiretaps lead to him being charged with making threats to kill Purana Taskforce Detective-Sergeant Stuart Bateson and chop up his girlfriend. edit »
  • Music: "Burn It Up" by The Cheats; "2 Sexxxy Booty" by Knifeandchop; "Satisfaction" by Sunny Koll; "The Carnival Is Over" by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds. edit »
  • This episode was watched by 1.417 million viewers in Australia, excluding Victoria. edit »
  • Owen: (after Garry's death) You know, when they do the final body count they're not going to include him.
    Jacqui: They should. This job killed him.
    Owen: Unless it was the shortbread. edit »
  • Carl: (speaking into a police bug in his home) Message to you Owen. You better keep your door locked, cause I'm coming for you prick. I'm gonna chop you up. Chop, chop, chop, chop, chop. Gonna chop up your girlfriend too while I'm at it. edit »
  • Sean: Is that him?
    Greg: Well, you're looking for a bloke with a dog, right? Well, bloke, dog - Snap! Lets go. Come on mate. edit »
  • Carl: (to Michael) I can't use you. If you're not stoned, you're asleep. If you're not asleep, you're stoned.
    Sean: Sometimes he's asleep AND stoned. edit »
  • Garry: Let's look like professionals even though you don't always act like one. edit »
Show Score 6.5 good
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