# Underbelly: Badness > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Underbelly:_Badness > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Underbelly:_Badness.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underbelly%3A_Badness > Source revision: 1352980902 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) ***Underbelly: Badness***, the fifth series of the [Nine Network](/source/Nine_Network) crime drama series *[Underbelly](/source/Underbelly_(TV_series))*, originally aired from 13 August 2012 to 1 October 2012. It is an eight-part series detailing real events that occurred in [Sydney](/source/Sydney) between 2001 and 2012. The series began its production in early 2012 and towards the middle of the year filming eventually commenced. A teaser clip for the series was released by the Nine Network indicating the core cast of the series. [Caroline Craig](/source/Caroline_Craig) returns to narrate the series for a fifth time. ## Premise The fifth season of *Underbelly* depicted the criminal activities of recently convicted Australian kidnapper, murderer and drug-dealer [Anthony Perish](/source/Anthony_Perish)'s (aka "Rooster") criminal activities around the Sydney suburb of [Lindfield](/source/Lindfield,_New_South_Wales) and adjacent areas and how the New South Wales Police 'Strike Force Tuno' finally apprehended him after almost a decade of intensive surveillance and informant information. Anthony "Rooster" Perish would never have been caught if it was not for the dedication and perseverance of New South Wales police officer Det. Insp. Gary Jubelin. The series covers the scope and breadth of homicide, kidnapping, firearm offences and drug dealing committed under the direction of [Anthony Perish](/source/Anthony_Perish), his brother Andrew Perish, various other criminal associates and several criminal Australian "motorcycle clubs." ## Cast ### Main cast - [Matt Nable](/source/Matt_Nable) as Detective Gary Jubelin,[1] head of Strike Force Tuno - [Jonathan LaPaglia](/source/Jonathan_LaPaglia) as [Anthony Perish](/source/Anthony_Perish), ruthless underworld boss with no recorded history and murderer of Terry Falconer - [Ben Winspear](/source/Ben_Winspear) as Detective Tim Browne,[2] second-in-command of Tuno - [Josh Quong Tart](/source/Josh_Quong_Tart) as Andrew 'Undies' Perish, brother of Anthony Perish - [Jason Montgomery](/source/Jason_Montgomery_(actor)) as Brett 'Decker' Simpson, Anthony's henchman and hitman - [Ella Scott Lynch](/source/Ella_Scott_Lynch) as Senior Constable Camille Alavoine,[2] Police analyst of Tuno - [Justin Smith](/source/Justin_Smith_(Australian_actor)) as Matthew 'Muzz' Lawton Anthony's right-hand man - [Aaron Jeffery](/source/Aaron_Jeffery) as Frank 'Tink' O'Rourke,[1] Strike Force Tuno's informant ### Recurring and guest cast - Goran D. Kleut as Jasper Pengilly, Leader of the Living Dead Motorcycle Club - [Jodi Gordon](/source/Jodi_Gordon) as Kylie Keogh,[1] police media officer assisting Tuno - [P.J. Lane](/source/P.J._Lane) as Michael Christiansen, Steroid using associate of Decker[3] - [Leeanna Walsman](/source/Leeanna_Walsman) as Detective Pam Young - [Steven Vidler](/source/Steven_Vidler_(actor)) as Police Commander Howard - Luke Bovino as Vito Russo, Decker's associate - [Geordie Robinson](/source/Geordie_Robinson) as Craig 'Schiz' Bottin, Drug Cook and Decker's associate - Sophie Webb as Lauren Perish, Andrew Perish's wife - [Hollie Andrew](/source/Hollie_Andrew) as Tracy Shepperd, Psychologist & Gary Jubelin's girlfriend - Zara Michales as Pippa, Frank O'Rourke's girlfriend[4] - [Luke Pegler](/source/Luke_Pegler) as Detective Luke Rankin[5] - [Abby Earl](/source/Abby_Earl) as Karina - [Tiriel Mora](/source/Tiriel_Mora) as ATO Officer ## Production On 17 April 2012, a reporter for *[The Sydney Morning Herald](/source/The_Sydney_Morning_Herald)* announced filming had begun on the fifth instalment of the *[Underbelly](/source/Underbelly_(TV_series))* series in Sydney.[6] *Underbelly: Badness* is set from 2001-2012 and tells the story of "underworld figure" Anthony Perish and the team of police who helped bring him to justice.[6] Jo Rooney, the [Nine Network](/source/Nine_Network)'s drama executive, stated "*Underbelly: Badness* is a riveting and compelling story of a modern underworld figure that merged into the fabric of our community completely under the radar, and we are very proud to shine a light on this story and bring it to Australian audiences."[6] The eight-part series was directed by [Tony Tilse](/source/Tony_Tilse), David Caesar and Ian Watson.[6] ## Episodes See also: [List of Underbelly episodes](/source/List_of_Underbelly_episodes) ### Notes - An episode of *[Person of Interest](/source/Person_of_Interest_(TV_series))* was replaced with episode seven of *Underbelly: Badness* in the southern states on 17 September due to the [Brownlow Medal](/source/Brownlow_Medal) award coverage that took place on 24 September in Melbourne. The episode aired in the northern states at the same time as the Brownlow Medal award coverage aired in the southern states.[7] ## Reception Giles Hardie writing for *The Sydney Morning Herald* gave the first episode an A grade for "awesome glaring goodness".[8] He explained "*Underbelly: Dexter* delivers. The franchise is back and despite the worst title to date, this looks like a substantial and welcome revamp of the franchise, based around a legitimately captivating criminal."[8] He stated that the episode was worth watching again, adding that it was an "access point for those who prefer shows about the good guys not just the psychopaths."[8] ## References 1. "Who's who in Badness". *[TV Week](/source/TV_Week)*. '***(32): 21. [ACP Magazines](/source/ACP_Magazines). 11–17 August 2012.*** 1. Knox, David (2 August 2012). ["Nine reveals blockbuster week"](http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/08/nine-reveals-blockbuster-week.html). [TV Tonight](/source/TV_Tonight). Retrieved 19 August 2012. 1. Casamento, Jo (24 June 2012). ["Lane beefs up for baddie role"](http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity/lane-beefs-up-for-baddie-role-20120623-20ut9.html). *[The Sydney Morning Herald](/source/The_Sydney_Morning_Herald)*. [Fairfax Media](/source/Fairfax_Media). Retrieved 15 August 2012. 1. Siagian, Sandra (10 August 2012). ["Actress feels good about Underbelly: Badness debut"](http://www.theleader.com.au/news/local/news/entertainment/actress-feels-good-about-underbelly-badness-debut/2625620.aspx). *[St George and Sutherland Shire Leader](/source/St_George_and_Sutherland_Shire_Leader)*. [Fairfax Media](/source/Fairfax_Media). Retrieved 15 August 2012. 1. ["Australian Television: Underbelly - Badness: Episode guide"](http://www.australiantelevision.net/underbelly/series5/01.html) 1. ["Filming begins on fresh Underbelly chapter"](http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/filming-begins-on-fresh-underbelly-chapter-20120416-1x3jg.html). *[The Sydney Morning Herald](/source/The_Sydney_Morning_Herald)*. [Fairfax Media](/source/Fairfax_Media). 17 April 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2012. 1. Knox, David (13 September 2012). ["Person of Interest, Underbelly: Badness: update"](http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/09/person-of-interest-underbelly-badness-update.html). TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 September 2012. 1. Hardie, Giles (14 August 2012). ["So Badness, it's good"](http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/so-badness-its-good-20120814-245s6.html). *[The Sydney Morning Herald](/source/The_Sydney_Morning_Herald)*. [Fairfax Media](/source/Fairfax_Media). Retrieved 15 August 2012. ## External links - [Official website](http://ninemsn.com.au/underbelly) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Underbelly: Badness](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underbelly%3A_Badness) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underbelly%3A_Badness?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.