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Good Guys Bad Guys

Elvis Maginnis was born into a criminal family but decided to join the police service. Having left the police he now owns a dry cleaning business essentially run by Stella. The another staff member is Rueben, a young man suffering Tourettes. Set in Melbourne Elvis is constantly dragged into the underworld's grey world with police and criminals. People aren't always what they seem!

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Marcus Graham
Elvis Maginnis
Alison Whyte
Stella Kinsella
Travis McMahon
Reuben Zeus

Season 2 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Zen Go the Strings of My Heart

Reuben is in love with Orange, a free-spirited artist. It is the love affair of the century after four weeks and they are counting every moment together. Orange is preparing an anniversary surprise for Reuben in the corner of a deserted warehouse when she sees a friend arrive. Before she has a chance to speak to him another man arrives. Hidden from view, Orange witnesses the hand over of a large sum of money and the brutal murder of her friend. As soon as Elvis hears what has happened he knows who is involved - Detective Beckett, a corrupt cop. Before Elvis can get Orange's belongings from the warehouse, Beckett is at the scene investigating the murder. He knows there is a witness and is determined to find her. Orange decides to take the matter into her own hands and prints posters declaring Beckett is a murderer. She is now in grave danger and even Elvis is unable to save her life. Elvis now has two deaths to avenge and must ensure Beckett is stopped. He turns to two unlikely people to help him - corrupt cops.

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Awards

  • 1997 - AFI Award - Best Achievement in Direction in a Television Drama - winner
  • 1997 - AFI Award - Best Mini-Series or Telefeature - winner
  • 1998 - AFI Award - Best Episode in a Television Drama Series - nominated
  • 1998 - Silver Logie - Most Outstanding Actress - nominated

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