Supernova (2005) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2005, Supernova is a drame and comédie series.

What it’s about. Supernova is a British comedy series produced by Hartswood Films and jointly commissioned by the BBC in the UK and UKTV in Australia. It follows Dr Paul Hamilton, a Welsh astronomer, who leaves a dull academic post and unloved girlfriend for a new job at the Royal Australian Observatory, deep in the Australian outback. The comedy centres around his difficulties adjusting to life in the outback and his eccentric fellow astronomers. The first series was released in the United Kingdom and Australia in October 2005 and consisted of six 30-minute episodes. The second series began airing on 3 August 2006 in the UK. The exterior scenes were shot at Broken Hill in New South Wales, Australia. The observatory itself is a CGI creation, according to the DVD commentary, and only a partial doorway was constructed on site for filming purposes.

Who’s in it. Supernova stars Rob Brydon as Dr. Paul Hamilton, Kat Stewart as Dr. Rachel Mann, Kris McQuade as Prof. Pip Cartwright and Peter Kowitz as Max Talbot, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Supernova has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Supernova page.

If you liked it. Fans of Supernova tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer : Kimetsu no Yaiba and L'Attaque des Titans.