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The Slap

The Slap

One moment will change a family forever.

20155.91 Season8 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Hector and his wife Aisha plan a party for family and friends, but the day doesn't turn out as they expected when Hector's hot-headed cousin Harry slaps a misbehaving child. The party ends abruptly with the child's parents threatening legal action, and a chain of events is ignited that will uncover secrets, challenge core values, and leave the party guests and hosts forever changed.

Created by Walter F. Parkes
Written by Christos Tsiolkas
Produced by Rudd Simmons
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Manolis

Melissa George

Melissa George

Rosie

Lucas Hedges

Lucas Hedges

Ritchie

Marin Ireland

Marin Ireland

Sandi

Makenzie Leigh

Makenzie Leigh

Connie

Thandiwe Newton

Thandiwe Newton

Aisha

Zachary Quinto

Zachary Quinto

Harry

Thomas Sadoski

Thomas Sadoski

Gary

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

Hector

Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

Anouk

Themes & Keywords

miniseriesdomestic violenceadaptation

About The Slap

The Slap is a drama series that first aired in 2015 exploring themes of miniseries, domestic violence, adaptation. Created by Walter F. Parkes, it stars Brian Cox, Melissa George, Lucas Hedges. Hector and his wife Aisha plan a party for family and friends, but the day doesn't turn out as they expected when Hector's hot-headed cousin Harry slaps a misbehaving child. The party ends abruptly with the child's parents threatening legal action, and a chain of events is ignited that will uncover secrets, challenge core values, and leave the party guests and hosts forever changed.

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