An ABC comedy about Tasmania’s new AFL team should have worked. Instead, it’s an own goal
The ABC comedy 'Ground Up' attempts to satirize the establishment of Tasmania's new AFL team but falls short. The show relies on clichéd humor and indifferent delivery, failing to engage its audience. Despite its timely subject matter, the execution leaves much to be desired.
- ▪Ground Up is a six-part comedy based on the upcoming Tasmania Devils AFL team and a new stadium in Hobart.
- ▪The show features characters like AFL official Hugh Shen and local public servant Destiny Pitt navigating corporate challenges.
- ▪Critics note that the humor is low-hanging fruit and lacks the necessary engagement to resonate with viewers.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/an-abc-comedy-about-tasmania-s-new-afl-team-should-have-worked-instead-it-s-an-own-goal-20260601-p602wl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-06-03T19:34:06.895Z |
| Last seen | 2026-06-03T19:34:06.895Z |
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