The Adventures of Suzy Boon: episode guide

Series 1 | Series 2

The Trial

Episode 1.01
Written by Thomas Sainsbury & Louis Mendiola
Directed by Cristobal Araus Lobos

Suzy is reminded by her boss, Linleigh, that her job trial at the NZ Immigration Service will be ending soon and only two vacancies will be filled. Nervous, Suzy makes another attempt to bond with her co-workers. Unable to sleep, a lonely Suzy visits an online dating website.

Cast: Kura Forrester as Suzy Boon, Yvette Parsons as Linleigh Turnbull, Charles Chan as Mr. Boon, Scott Cotter as Paul, Thomas Sainsbury as Mitch, Liesha Ward Knox as Denise, Genevieve Cohen as Lisa

Hooked on a Feeling

Episode 1.02
Written by Louis Mendiola
Directed by Cristobal Araus Lobos

At a staff meeting, Suzy is singled out for what not to do when assessing newcomers into New Zealand. Suzy shrugs it off as she is excited for her date with her online boyfriend. The date, however, does not go as smoothly as she hoped for.

Cast: Kura Forrester as Suzy Boon, Yvette Parsons as Linleigh Turnbull, Charles Chan as Mr. Boon, Scott Cotter as Paul, Thomas Sainsbury as Mitch, Liesha Ward Knox as Denise, Genevieve Cohen as Lisa, Andrew Munro as Greg (Cheeky37)

Warrior Princess

Episode 1.03
Written by Louis Mendiola
Directed by Cristobal Araus Lobos

Eager to impress her co-workers, Suzy goes on a super healthy "diet". Suzy's dad is not impressed with her diet and questions whether she truly likes working for the Immigration Service.

Cast: Kura Forrester as Suzy Boon, Yvette Parsons as Linleigh Turnbull, Charles Chan as Mr. Boon, Scott Cotter as Paul, Thomas Sainsbury as Mitch, Liesha Ward Knox as Denise, Genevieve Cohen as Lisa

The Beach

Episode 1.04
Written by Louis Mendiola
Directed by Cristobal Araus Lobos

Still sleepless, a stressed out Suzy decides to put on a brave face and re-enter the online dating world. Her date is a mess and she feels like her life is as well. Suzy's dad, however, notices and helps her to relax.

Cast: Kura Forrester as Suzy Boon, Yvette Parsons as Linleigh Turnbull, Charles Chan as Mr. Boon, Scott Cotter as Paul, Thomas Sainsbury as Mitch, Liesha Ward Knox as Denise, Genevieve Cohen as Lisa, Mick Innes as Mick

Leonardo DiCapriano

Episode 1.05
Written by Thomas Sainsbury
Directed by Cristobal Araus Lobos

Suzy thoroughly interviews Leonardo, a newcomer to New Zealand, as a last attempt to impress Linleigh, who watches the interview from a monitor. It turns out Suzy has a lot in common with Leonardo and makes a decision that could affect her destiny tremendously at the Immigration Service.

Cast: Kura Forrester as Suzy Boon, Yvette Parsons as Linleigh Turnbull, Liesha Ward Knox as Denise, Genevieve Cohen as Lisa, Roberto Nascimento as Leonardo, Cristobal Araus Lobos as Annoyed Traveller, Mary Dawson as Annoyed Traveller, Tom Neunzerling as Annoyed Traveller, Jonathan Pratt as Annoyed Traveller, Sid Sathe as Annoyed Traveller, Melissa Stone as Annoyed Traveller

Confucius Says

Episode 1.06
Written by Thomas Sainsbury
Directed by Cristobal Araus Lobos

Linleigh notifies Suzy that the two vacancies have been filled. Unsure of what to do, Suzy is forced to make important decisions as her dad gives her some wise advice.

Cast: Kura Forrester as Suzy Boon, Yvette Parsons as Linleigh Turnbull, Charles Chan as Mr. Boon, Scott Cotter as Paul, Thomas Sainsbury as Mitch, Alessandro Moreira as Brazilian Immigration Officer, Anabela Francesca Rea as Brazilian Immigration Officer, Sid Sathe as Brazilian Immigration Officer