Utopia

Synopsis

Set inside the offices of the “Nation Building Authority”, a federal government organisation responsible for overseeing major infrastructure projects, Utopia explores that moment when bureaucracy and grand dreams collide.

First Air Date: 2014-08-13

Last Air Date: 2023-07-26

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 40

Created By: Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro, Rob Gleisner

Networks: ABC TV

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Top Cast

Rob Sitch as Tony Woodford
Celia Pacquola as Nat Russell
Dave Lawson as Scott Byrnes
Kitty Flanagan as Rhonda Stewart
Emma-Louise Wilson as Katie Norris
Lehmo as Jim Gibson
Dilruk Jayasinha as Ashan De Silva
Nina Oyama as Courtney Kano
Toby Truslove as Karsten Leith
Luke McGregor as Hugh

Seasons

Season 1 (2014) - (8 Episodes)

Season 2 (2015) - (8 Episodes)

Season 3 (2017) - (8 Episodes)

Season 4 (2019) - (8 Episodes)

Season 5 (2023) - (8 Episodes)

Season 1 (2014)

A group of people working in a newly created government organization faces the daily frustrations of turning grand political dreams into realities.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Wood for the Trees (2014-08-13)

Attempts to sign an international development deal are compromised by Rhonda's decision to redesign the NBA's logo. Nat has to find room for a community garden within a waterfront development.
Ep. 2: Protected Species (2014-08-20)

Tony is forced to step in when an endangered grass threatens to derail plans for a new container terminal. Rhonda is convinced that the NBA needs a major overhaul of its website.
Ep. 3: Very Fast Turnover (2014-08-27)

A trip to Canberra leads to Tony being forced to investigate the feasibility of building a very fast train. Amy decides to conduct an office safety audit.
Ep. 4: Onwards and Upwards (2014-09-03)

Tony is reluctantly dragged in when the developer of a low-rise inner city building project decides he wants to double the height of his apartment block... and then triple it again.
Ep. 5: Arts and Minds (2014-09-10)

The decision to include roadside art on a major highway upgrade leads to controversy. Things go from bad to worse when Tony's visit to a primary school results in the actual launch of Australia's first space program.
Ep. 6: Then We Can Build It (2014-09-17)

Concerned that Tasmania's infrastructure needs have been overlooked, Jim sends Tony and the team south for a series of public forums.
Ep. 7: The First Project (2014-09-24)

Slightly disillusioned by his first 11 months in the job, Tony thinks back to when it all began. The launch of the NBA was a great success but within weeks Jim was at his door, desperate for some sort of new public announcement.
Ep. 8: The Whole Enchilada (2014-10-01)

Tony is forced to evaluate plans for expanding the Ord River Scheme. Nat has issues with a stalled highway upgrade. Unfortunately for them the rest of the office is distracted by plans for a Mexican-themed anniversary party.