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A comedic thriller, set in Maralinga, South Australia, at the height of the Cold War. At a remote army base carrying out British nuclear testing, paranoia runs rife and nuclear bombs are not the only things being put to the test, as loyalty, love, and betrayal are pitted against each other.
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- 2020-05-31
- Adventure, Comedy, Drama
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The series is inspired by true events of British nuclear bomb tests in the 1950s at remote Maralinga, in outback South Australia, specifically the four tests codenamed Operation Buffalo. It follows Major Leo Carmichael as he deals with various pressures and problems during nuclear weapons testing.
In Cold War South Australia, an eclectic crew at a British nuclear testing site do their best to keep things together amid paranoia and shocking antics. Watch trailers & learn more.
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- February 27, 2021
Operation Buffalo. Period Drama Based on a True Story Australian. In Cold War South Australia, at a remote British nuclear testing, the eclectic crew attempt to keep the base running as paranoia runs high and shocking events unfold. More information.
Operation Buffalo. 1 Series ∙ 6 Episodes ∙ International Drama. Inspired by true events, Operation Buffalo shines a spotlight on a controversial time in Australia's modern history, the 1950s British nuclear testing in outback South Australia. Sign in to watch.
Episode #1.5. When Carmen's friends, Molly, Lydia and Yvonne, are attacked by an ASIO operative, they show up at Maralinga hospital and confront Leo about the incident and question how it is that ASIO knew where to find them. 8.2/10. Rate. Top-rated.
Operation Buffalo shines a spotlight on the 1950s nuclear testing in South Australia. “A blend of espionage thriller, political satire, and biting black comedy” -Variety.
