CARLA CAMETTI PD

SEASON 1

    SUMMARY

                Sassy, sexy and determined, Private Detective Carla Cametti has the looks and brains to get what she wants.

              But she also lives a life surrounded by danger - from a family riddled with gangsters to her tempestuous relationship with the sexy but serious police detective Luciano Gandolfi who is trying to clean up the very gangland activity that she finds herself and her family involved with.

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DAVE G'S CARLA CAMETTI PD SEASON 1 REVIEW:

               'Carla Cametti PD' is a gem of a serious that in a lot of ways outshines 'Underbelly' as it explores the murky secrets of a Italian family while their daughter, Carla tries to work as a Private Detective while her family despise her choice of career.

            Diana Glenn is the perfect choice for Carla and it is great to see her finally in the lead role in a serious. And despite a below par performance in the pilot, Vince Colosimo once again shows why he is on the list of Australia's best actors. There are some other amazing standouts found amongst the acting stock with Robert Mammone once again making his presence felt as he pulls off another gangster role, perfectly, while newcomer Nicola Da Silva is a bright spark who frequently outshines her much more experienced co-stars.

            The mix of drama and comedy work remarkably well in 'Carla Cametti PD' and shows that maybe this is a genre that Australia should look at doing more of. The brilliant storyline flows nicely from episode to episode and some great cliffhangers mean you'll be wanting to watch all the episodes back-to-back. Even the series-finale will make you want to count down the days to the new season airs. The other stroke of genius from the creators is the fact that the sub-story of Lisa's pending marriage and infidelity also attracts viewer attention without overshadowing the main story at hand.

            A great series that is a must see for all fans of the Australian crime drama genre.
RATING:- ***** (out of 5)

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1.01 To Have And To Hold
Guest Stars:     Judie Beaumont (Amanda Cartlin), Matt Boesenberg (Sean Hamley), Dominic Brancatisano (Doorman), Lauren Clair (Susan Clarke), Nicholas Coghlan (Paul Packhard), Raffaele Cogtabile (Bruno Commetti), Ella Corbino (Gigi Cametti), Jared Daperis (Jonno Carroll), Mark Diaco (Coke Snorter), Isabella Dunwill (Fleur), Julie Eckersley (Georgina Kavel), Daniela Farinacci (Teresa Cametti), Michael M. Forster (Jack Kavel), Hannah Gileno (Lulso Carmetti), Angus Grant (Brad Greene), Jordan Janceski (Wedding Guest), Christine Kaman (Nonna Maria), Heather Lythe (Georgina's Mother), Scott McGregor (Barman), Luca Micela (Lisa's Guy), Siros Niaros (Minder #1), Justina Noble (Kate Andrews), Ben Ridgwell (Dealer), Jacob Shotade (DJ), Sullivan Stapleton (Matt Brodie), Daniel Tucke (Stunner), Kirk Westwood (Police Sergeant), Patrick Williams (Bouncer Jeffrey)
 

           

Summary:
Carla's routine investigation of an insurance scam becomes complicated when her sleuthing leads her to the dead body of an old friend and throws her into the path of two men - a suspicious (but sexy) police detective, Gandolfi, and a crazed gunman with Carla in his sights.
 

Dave's Review:
A good pilot that sets up an interesting little drama. As the cast would suggest the acting is top notch, Glenn and Colosimo are brilliant and the story keeps you interested. The ending is terrific, promising there is much to come as the season goes on. It's enough to make you watch next week.
RATING:- **** (out of 5)

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1.02 For Better Or Worse

Guest Stars:     Giovanni Bartuccio (Simon Veneto), Jude Beaumont (Amanda Cartlin), Matt Boesenberg (Sean Hamley), Louis Corbett (Bryce), Jared Daperis (Jonothan Carroll), Julie Eckersley (Georgina Kaval), Michael M. Forster (Jack Kavel), Carmelina Di Guglielmo (Nancy), Paul Glen (Cleaner), Christine Kaman (Nonna Maria), Christine Keogh (Bev), Marco Lori (Chef), Sullivan Stapleton (Matt Brodie)

Summary
Some missing money at the local soccer club is a crime easily solved by Carla, not so easy is working out who wants her dead or making Gandolfi believe that she knows nothing when her shooter ends up catching a bullet himself. 

Dave's Review:
The writers of this ep need to be congratulated for their skill in tying in the minor one-ep story into the longer running story arc. The suspense is raised with Carla's murderer being found and then killed himself... This show knows how to make sure that people watch the week after.
RATING:- **** (out of 5)

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1.03 For Richer For Poorer

Guest Stars:     Giovanni Bartuccio (Simon Veneto), Jude Beaumont (Amanda Cartlin), Matt Boesenberg (Sean Hamley), Jane Borghesi (Patrizia Veneto), Lauren Clair (Susan Clarke), Julie Eckersley (Georgina Kavel), Maureen Edwards (Ruth Fenley), Roz Hammond (Sanda DeLuca), Christine Kaman (Nanna Maria), Brian Lipson (Charles Goodwin), Josie Noviello (Lady Mourner), Jo Paydon (Mystery Woman), Alyce Platt (Poppy), Sullivan Stapleton (Matt Brodie)

Summary

When a society princess hires Carla to find her stolen jewels it seems like a nice, simple job, but life is getting more complicated - Carla's mother invites Gandolfi for family dinner and her ex, Matt invites himself to her place for dessert...

Dave's Review:
While the start of the ep deals with who fired at Carla and who arranged the funeral for her it seems to be forgotten about as the episode went on... and shame as this lost a lot of the suspense. The only story arc moved along was the relationship between Carla and Gandolfi as they seem to get closer only for Matt to step in the way.
RATING:- *** (out of 5)

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1.04 In Sickness And In Health

Guest Stars:     Terry Camilleri (Mr Tintl), Lauren Clair (Susan Clarke), Nicholas Coghlan (Paul Packard), Ella Corbino (Gigi Cametti), Raffaele Costabile (Bruno Cametti), Julie Eckersley (Georgina Kaval), Daniela Farinacci (Teresa Cametti), Hannah Gileno (Lulua Cametti), Matt James (Detective Snr Sgt Davey), Christine Kaman (Nonna Maria), Fabio Motta (Ronato), Neneh Owen Pozzan (Gandolfi's Daughter), Sullivan Stapleton (Matt Brodie), James Vegter (Hot Guy), George Vidalis (Enzo), Adam Zwar (Hank)

Director:         Ian Watson
Writer:             Kris Mrska

Summary:

An old friend's hot-dog business is being heavied by a local standover man, but when Carla is put on the job she uncovers a dirty secret involving a corrupt cop, brown paper bags filled with cash and a nasty realisation about her own uncle.

Dave's Review:
A brilliant episode that sees Carla solve who killed her attempted murderer, find herself in the middle of a Police corruption case and find out more secrets about her family. Brilliantly written, everything ties in together, and the ep is a gem to watch.

RATING:- ***** (out of 5)

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1.05 Love Honour And Cherish

Guest Stars:     Judie Beaumont (Amanda Cartlin), Alexis Beebe (Reporter #1), Colette Bruggeman (Front Counter Attendant), Nicholas Coghlan (Paul Packhard), Raffaele Costabile (Bruno Cametti), Ella Corbino (Gigi Cametti), Julie Eckersley (Georgina Kavel), Daniela Farinacci (Teresa Cametti), Nicholas Farnell (Plain Clothes Detective), Hannah Gileno (Luisa Cametti), Angus Grant (Brad Greene), Luke Hemsworth (Electrician), Justin Hosking (Reporter #2), Paskal Hosking (Plain Clothes Detective), Christine Kaman (Nonna Maria), Greg MacMillan (Custody Centre Guard), Justine Noble (Kate Andrews), Miles Paras (Lily), Sullivan Stapleton (Matt Brodie), Michael Vice (Dave)

Director:           Ian Watson
Writer:              Liz Doran, Samantha Watson

Summary
MAs Ganfolfi questions Matt about the death of Carla's attacker, she delves deeper into the possibility that her own uncle Tony is trying to kill her - unfortunately the real identity of her foe is even closer to home.Hunt.

Dave's Review:
The drama of this series really shows now that appears like a family member may have been Carla's attacker. The Gandolfi and Carla storyline reaches to a peak in a unique way...once again the writers have outdone themselves.
RATING:- **** (out of 5)

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1.06 Till Death Do Us Part

Guest Stars:     Jude Beaumont (Amanda Cartlin), Phil Ceberano (Musician), Drew Cipollone (Vincent Testro), Mark Cipollone (Marco Testro), Nicholas Coghlan (Paul Packhard), Alica Darling (Bridesmaid Anna), Julie Eckersley (Georgina Kaval), Angus Grant (Brad Greene), Jason Green (Best Man Robert), Nicholas Gunn (Champagne Waiter), Craig Jackson (Video Guy), Christine Kaman (Nonna Maria), Sean Kneebone (Photographer), Kylie Nanfro (Bridesmaid Lucy), Siron Niaros (Minder #1), Justina Noble (Kate Andrews), Santo Palamara (Reception Waiter), Dave Polley (Musician), Eddy Scott (Minder #2), Sullivan Stapleton (Matt Brodie), Allan Zavod (Musician)

Director:           Ian Watson
Writer:              Jo Martino, Kris Mrksa

Summary
As Carla fulfils bridesmaid duties at her best friend Lisa's wedding, she must deal with the fact that her killer is now very close to hand - luckily a tip leads her to a secret location where she finds the final piece of evidence that will solve the whole case, but will her killer get there first?

Dave's Review:
A great ending for the series, the writers didn't go over the top, instead they had a believable ending that will make any fan of the show want to tune in to the next serious to see the conclusion.
RATING:- ***** (out of 5)

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