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Honk

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Episode 1
January 19, 2016
Written by Michael Shanks and Nicholas Issell
Directed by Michael Shanks

When the constant battles, dragons and fellowships finally become too much for him, Jack — a young wizard — migrates somewhere a little more sane: the western suburbs of Melbourne. Unfortunately, Jack's peace and quiet is cut short after he accidentally transforms Flinders Street Station into a giant fish monster, and the media has a field day. Making matters worse, his nemesis — the dark wizard, Skulldrich — has moved next door and is determined to destroy Jack's new life in the previously peaceful city.

Cast: Lucia Smyrk as Elsa, Michael Shanks as Jack, Mark Bonanno as Skulldrich, Sam McCabe as Drunk Knight, Guy Pearce as Morgan Wright, Nicholas Issell as Studio Camera Operator, Ben Ridgwell as Frank Jilkins, Ryan O'Connell as Teen 1, Luke Agius as Teen 2, Dean Micahel Kealy as Teen 3, Nathan Valvo as Citizen 1, Matthew McCaughey as Citizen 2, Jennifer Lund as Citizen 3, Phil Lethlean as Citizen 4, Rennie Watson as Citizen 5, Nicholas Colla as Mr Swinton, Nicolette Minster as Mrs Swinton, Michael Lund as Dog Owner, Scout Jansson as Young Girl, Mark Mitchell as Senator Quinn

Lotus

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Episode 2
January 19, 2016
Written by Michael Shanks and Nicholas Issell
Directed by Michael Shanks

Having sworn a vow of magical abstinence on national television, Jack is determined to do things the normal, human way. When his integration worker, Kylie, informs him that he'll need a recycling bin, Jack takes this new quest very seriously, despite Skulldrich's interference. Jack might have left the hazardous dungeons and dragons of the wizard realm behind him, but Melbourne has something just as painful — local council bureaucracy.

Cast: Alistair Marks as Guard, Paul Verhoeven as Horatio the Blower, Michael Shanks as Jack, Daniel Daperis as West Guard, Alex Kypros as Horse Guard, Corben White as Horse Guard, Georgia Bourk as Busker, Menik Gooneratne as Kylie, Mark Bonanno as Skulldrich, Nathan Reardon as Dog-Man, Marnie Colla as Cat Legs Woman, Broden Kelly as Billy, Nick Cody as Bobby, Rhys Mitchell as Batty, Ben Ridgwell as Terry (suit), Samuel Johnson as Terry (voice)

Magic by Moonlight

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Episode 3
January 20, 2016
Written by Michael Shanks and Nicholas Issell
Directed by Michael Shanks

Still in emotional pain from his divorce from Irene the unicorn, Jack is finally convinced by Kylie to give speed dating a try as a way to meet more Melbournians. They're single, ready to mingle, and possibly accidentally cause murder. Also, a mummy is there.

Cast: Michael Shanks as Jack, Louie McNamara as Irene, Craig Jansson as Impossible Greek, Michael Shanks as Lorraine, Bruce Spence as Regimand, Menik Gooneratne as Kylie, Kyrie Capri as Lady Caroliniana, Wendy Bos as Dating Coordinator, Hannah Camilleri as Anna, Nicholas Issell as Lord Mummy, Billy Kelleher as Waiter 1, Matylda Buczko as Megan, Claudia Tory as Waiter 2, Michael Lund as Dog Owner

Canvassing

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Episode 4
January 20, 2016
Written by Michael Shanks and Nicholas Issell
Directed by Michael Shanks

Xenophobic politician Senator Quinn has launched a savage anti-wizard campaign calling for all wizards to be kicked out of Melbourne for good! Jack pleads for other magical creatures to try harder to fit into Melbourne society — but it's hard to fit in when you're a skeleton man made of fire.

Cast: Nicholas Issell as Hat of Deciding, Michael Shanks as Jack, Mark Bonanno as Skulldrich, Tom Kitilius as Jack's Muscle Double, Michael Waugh as Country Singer, Mark Mitchell as Senator Quinn, Menik Gooneratne as Kylie, Nicholas Colla as Ghost Writer (Performance), Jared Daperis as Ghost Writer (Voice), Liam McIntyre as Bronlo The Slayer, Nicholas Issell as King Eye, Sunah Hurley as Medusa, Eve Eloise Gilbert as Gallery Attendant,

The Ballad of Baby Bones

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Episode 5
January 21, 2016
Written by Michael Shanks and Nicholas Issell
Directed by Michael Shanks

Jack comes under harsh scrutiny following a television exposé on media darling 'Baby Bones', an adorable human child cursed to live without skin. With the story building momentum for the anti-wizard cause, Jack schedules a radio debate with Senator Quinn to tell his side of the story. Skulldrich has other plans, however, and goes to extreme lengths to make Jack miss the debate.

Cast: Christie Whelan Browne as Deborah Brickenwood, Nicholas Colla as Mr Swinton, Nicolette Minster as Mrs Swinton, Michael Shanks as Jack, Menik Gooneratne as Kylie, Mark Mitchell as Senator Quinn, Craig Jansson as Radio Presenter, Mark Bonanno as Skulldrich, Ben Ridgwell as Frank Jilkins, Liz Lethlean as Miranda Merthens; High School Girl: Catherine Ward, Ella Hill-Cotter, Emmasyn Willie, Leah Ridis, Marissa Doria, Rebecca Mezei

Molten Gelatinous Sex Ball

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Episode 6
January 21, 2016
Written by Michael Shanks and Nicholas Issell
Directed by Michael Shanks

With the anti-wizard vote looming, Jack calls a town hall meeting in a last ditch effort to turn the tide on anti-wizard sentiment. While the turnout looks good, the assembled humans, wizards and magical beasties don't seem to be happy to see him, and Jack must atone for all the mistakes he's made on his quest for peace.

Cast: Michael Shanks as Jack, Menik Gooneratne as Kylie, Tim Issell as Butterman (suit), Michael Shanks as Butterman (voice), Mark Bonanno as Skulldrich, Jordan Raskopoulos as Marvolo, Jackson McInerney as Zandark, Liam McIntyre as Bronlo The Slayer, Stig Wemyss as Snot-Beak Fuck-Nuggs, Nathan Readon as Dog-Man, Nicholas Colla as Ghost Writer (Performance), Jared Daperis as Ghost Writer (voice), Alexandra Jiller as Distraught Parent, Louie McNamara as Irene, Nicholas Issell as Lord Mummy, Mark Mitchell as Senator Quinn, Ben Ridgwell as Terry (suit), Samuel Johnson as Terry (voice), Nathan Valvo as Citizen 1, Matthew McCaughey as Citizen 2, Jennifer Lund as Citizen 3, Phil Lethlean as Citizen 4, Rennie Watson as Citizen 5, Bruce Spence as Regimand