Human Error (TV series)

Human Error is an Australian television crime drama for the Nine Network, released on 11 September 2024. Created by Greg Haddick, the series follows the life of police officer Holly O'Rourke and her police team with a case that could ruin Holly's reputation and career. Holly wants to redeem herself with the investigation, but as lies unravel the race to catch a killer is underway.^[1]

Human Error
Created by	Greg Haddrick Samantha Winston Gregor Jordan
Written by	Greg Haddrick Samantha Winston Gregor Jordan
Directed by	Fiona Banks Mat King
Starring	Leeanna Walsman Steve Peacocke Rahel Romahn Matt Day Rob Collins Steve Bisley
Country of origin	Australia
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	6
Production
Executive producers	John Edwards Dan Edwards Andy Ryan
Producers	Greg Haddrick Samantha Winston
Production locations	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Running time	50 minutes
Production company	Roadshow Rough Diamond Entertainment
Original release
Network	Nine Network
Release	11 September (2024-09-11) – 16 October 2024 (2024-10-16)

Plot

Inspired by true events, Holly O'Rourke (Leeanna Walsman) begins investigating a gangland murder that turns her whole life upside down. The murder appears to be a case of mistaken identity. The investigation threatens to destroy her career as a conspiracy and a deeper plot emerges, all whilst Holly's family life is crumbling around her.^[2]

Cast

The cast for the series was announced on 2 February 2023 as production commenced.^[3]

• Leeanna Walsman as Holly O'Rourke
• Steve Peacocke as Dylan McKenzie
• Rahel Romahn as Jarred Pines
• Matt Day as Luke O'Rourke
• Steve Bisley as Bear O'Rourke
• Anthony J Sharpe as Keith Bird
• Daniela Farinacci as Chief Kirsten Leigh
• Ethan Lwin as Gabe Kihn
• Emily Joy as Maia Kirsner
• Rosie Mitchell as Alice

Production

On 14 September 2022, the six-part series was greenlit for production by Screen Australia, receiving support from VicScreen.^[4]

The series would go into production several months later in February 2023.^[5][3]

Human Error was set to lead the 2023 Nine Network drama slate but was ultimately pushed back until the following year, due to Nine airing the Warnie tele-movie.^[6]

Reception

David Knox of TV Tonight gave the series a 4 star rating saying that Walsman delivered at every turn and the cast complemented their roles perfectly.^[7]

On 20 September 2024, Channel 9 had made all episodes of the series available on 9Now.^[8]

Episodes

Season 1 (2024)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	Aus. viewers
1	1	"Episode 1"	Fiona Banks	Samantha Winston	11 September 2024 (2024-09-11)	501,000[9]
2	2	"Episode 2"	Fiona Banks	Samantha Winston	19 September 2024 (2024-09-19)	467,000[10]
3	3	"Episode 3"	Fiona Banks	Greg Haddrick	25 September 2024 (2024-09-25)	465,000[11]
4	4	"Episode 4"	Mat King	Greg Haddrick	2 October 2024 (2024-10-02)	433,000[12]
5	5	"Episode 5"	Mat King	Samantha Winston	9 October 2024 (2024-10-09)	503,000[13]
6	6	"Episode 6"	Mat King	Samantha Winston	16 October 2024 (2024-10-16)	463,000[14]

Accolades

Casting Guild of Australia

Year	Category	Nominee	Result	Ref
2024	Best Casting in a Telemovie/Miniseries	Human Error	Nominated	[15]

AACTA Awards

Year	Category	Nominee	Result	Ref
2025	Best Miniseries	Human Error	Nominated	[16]

References

1. Knox, David (2022-09-16). "Human Error inspired by criminal conspiracy | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
2. Attard, Lauren. "Everything you need to know about explosive new crime drama Human Error". www.nine.com.au. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
3. Knox, David (2023-02-02). "Production begins on Human Error for Nine | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
4. Slatter, Sean (2023-02-02). "Leeanna Walsman, Rahel Romahn, Stephen Peacocke enter the realm of Nine's 'Human Error'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
5. "New drama Human Error greenlit for 9Network - Media centre". Screen Australia. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
6. Slatter, Sean (2022-09-14). "'Human Error', 'Warnie' to lead Nine drama slate for 2023". IF Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
7. Knox, David (2024-09-11). "Human Error | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
8. Knox, David (2024-09-20). "9Now adds all Human Error episodes for binge | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
9. Knox, David (2024-09-12). "Human Error wins timeslot, Planet America booms for ABC. | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
10. Knox, David (2024-09-19). "Seven leading in Footy show contest | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
11. Knox, David (2024-09-26). "The Block, Guy Mont Spelling Bee score in Wednesday entertainment. | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
12. Knox, David (2024-10-03). "All the drama of Wednesday ratings... | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
13. Knox, David (2024-10-10). "Block, Human Error help Nine to Wednesday win. | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
14. Knox, David. "Block, Human Error take Nine to Wednesday Wine". TVtonight.com.au. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
15. Knox, David (2024-10-28). "2024 Casting Guild of Australia Awards: nominees | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
16. Staff Writer (2024-12-07). "Nominees announced for 2025 AACTA Awards | ScreenHub Australia - Film & Television Jobs, News, Reviews & Screen Industry Data". www.screenhub.com.au. Retrieved 2024-12-06.

External links

Human Error on IMDb