Underbelly

Underbelly

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This series is loosely based on the real events of the 1995–2004 gangland war in Melbourne. It depicts the key players in Melbourne's criminal underworld, including the Carlton Crew and their rival, Carl Williams.
13 Episodes
  • The Black Prince
    E1
    Episode 1The Black PrinceThe Melbourne gangland wars start the night the gangster Alphonse Gangitano, "The Black Prince of Lygon Street", and one of the legendary Carlton Crew gang, murders a low-life crim named Greg Workman at a St Kilda party.
  • The Sorcerer's Apprentice
    E2
    Episode 2The Sorcerer's ApprenticeConvinced that Jason Moran was also involved in the nightclub assault, Steve Owens tricks Jason's driver Carl Williams into revealing that he did indeed ferry Jason to and from the scene. Carl Williams takes the first steps towards building his own empire. The police are determined to crack the "Carlton Crew" crime gang.
  • I Still Pray
    E3
    Episode 3I Still PrayBrothers Jason and Mark Moran decide that the Carlton Crew needs to be pulled into the 21st Century. The Moran brothers do a deadly deal to expand their empire while Carl Williams starts his illegal dealings - in direct competition with Jason Moran. As tensions increase, the police convince a young mother to testify in a murder trial - with tragic results. Carl Williams meets the love of his life, Roberta.
  • Cocksure
    E4
    Episode 4CocksureCarl Williams is caught red-handed whilst double-crossing the fearsome Moran brothers; the underworld is in an uproar over the mystery source of cheap drugs; a kidnap goes terribly wrong, from farce to disaster, when nobody wants to pay the victim's ransom, which only adds to the tension.
  • The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
    E5
    Episode 5The Good, The Bad, The UglyCarl Williams begins his deadly revenge on the crime-controlling Carlton Crew, and tries to increase his ever-expanding grip over the Melbourne crime world; whilst Jason Moran is in jail, his brother Mark takes control of the family business; Detective Steve Owen is determined to prove an underworld murder.
  • Luv U 4 Eva
    E6
    Episode 6Luv U 4 EvaLewis Moran hires Benji Veniaman to execute his son's, Mark Moran's killer. Subsequently, Veniamen is insulted by the Carton Crew and forms a dangerous alliance with their unpredictable rival Carl Williams; Steve and Jacqui's police instincts are tested when they try to disprove a murderer's alibi; when a criminal is shot dead multiple times, the Police realise there's a monster on the loose.
  • Wise Monkeys
    E7
    Episode 7Wise MonkeysWith their men in jail or dead, the women who love gangsters try to get on with their lives. With Carl Williams in prison, a rival crime boss tries to undermine his empire. A young lawyer falls for her client, a convicted killer linked to the Carlton Crew. The police make a major breakthrough in identifying the mystery hitman they know only as “Benji".
  • Earning A Crust
    E8
    Episode 8Earning A CrustAmid growing public unrest, the police establish Task Force Purana to combat the gangland war. Loan shark Mario Condello faces his own financial crisis, which he solves with brutal efficiency. Bitter rivals Carl Williams and Jason Moran take out contracts on each other’s life. Taskforce Purana detectives are furious when police corruption derails their investigations.
  • Suffer the Children
    E9
    Episode 9Suffer the ChildrenJason Moran returns from self-imposed exile, determined to destroy his rival Carl Williams; death stalks a children's football match; Taskforce Purana finally gets the resources it needs to defeat the criminals; Benji is under constant police surveillance, so Carl is forced to find a new accomplice; Carl and Roberta celebrate their daughter's christening with a lavish party.
  • Scratched
    E10
    Episode 10ScratchedCarl Williams is now the undisputed king of the underworld, confident he can get away with murder; the police make the first major breakthrough in their investigations, but they may be too late to prevent another death; Benji's relationship with Carl and Roberta becomes increasingly personal.
  • Barbarians at the Gate
    E11
    Episode 11Barbarians at the GateCarl uses his high media profile to accuse Detective Steve Owen of corruption; Graham "Munster" Kinniburgh is gunned down and Mick Gatto tries to convince Carl Williams to end the gangland war; "Benji" Veniamin agrees to kill his former mentor Mick Gatto, but it's Gatto who lives to tell the tale; Carl and Roberta are rocked by the death of their closest friend.
  • Best Laid Plans
    E12
    Episode 12Best Laid PlansLewis Caine vows to avenge his best mate Benji's death, but can't trust his new colleagues; lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson's plans for a romantic future are shattered when her lover is killed; Taskforce Purana finally gets the upper hand in their investigations.
  • Team Purana
    E13
    Episode 13Team PuranaDetective Steve Owen finally gets enough evidence to arrest Carl Williams for murder. After nine years the gangland war is over.
Cast of Underbelly
  • Rodger CorserSteve Owen
  • Caroline CraigJacqui James / Narrator
  • Gyton GrantleyCarl Williams
  • Kat StewartRoberta Williams
  • Les HillJason Moran
  • Vince ColosimoAlphonse Gangitano
  • Frankie J. HoldenGarry Butterworth
  • Callan MulveyMark Moran
  • Simon WestawayMick Gatto
Watch Underbelly Videos
  • Underbelly: Season 1
    Underbelly: Season 1Trailer
 
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