Black As (2016)
← Back to main
Sally Riley — Executive Producer
Episodes 24
Fishin' Mission
The boys borrow a dinghy from Uncle Oppy. They promise to bring back lots of fish. On their way to the water they cut a harpoon and repair an ailing trailer.
Read MoreBye Bye Suzi
While launching the dinghy Joe manages to drown it and it is now irretrievable while the tide is high. They retreat to the shade of the mangroves and wait for the tide to recede.
Read MoreDreamy Time
The boys wait for the tide to go out. Meanwhile they get a feed of crabs and Jerome has a strange dream.
Read MoreDinghy Push
After a feed and a sleep the tide has gone out. So it's time to save the Suzi but it’s stuck in the mud along with Oppy’s trailer. The boys leave it and after a massive effort pushing their dinghy across the mud they head out to sea.
Read MoreHappy Hunting
The boys head up a massive tidal river and hunt for crocs. They cook some lunch and then head off for the island.
Read MoreIsland of Plenty
After arriving at the island the boys catch enough fish to fill the esky. They go exploring around the small island. Along the way they find a turtle. It is turned over to prevent it escaping.
Read MoreBottle of Piss
On the island exploration Jerome finds an empty grog bottle. He pisses in it then back at camp presents it to the boys. They are pissed off and then settle in for the night around the fire.
Read MoreThe Getaway
In the morning the boys discover they have no water. They go to collect the turtle but it has escaped. Disappointed the boys load up the dinghy and head off back to the mainland.
Read MoreTrouble At Sea
On their way back home, the engine on the dinghy breaks down. The boys try desperately to start it but have no luck. They are now adrift with no drinking water.
Read MoreBright Spark
After filling up on muddy water it's time to make camp and cook the crocs but no matches! Chico produces an electric toothbrush and with some gunpowder from a shotgun cartridge. They get a fire going, cook diner and settle into their camp.
Read MoreTin Canoes
Faced with having to cross a croc infested billabong, the boys make canoes out of tin.
Read MoreHelp Yourselves
At last, the boys reach cyclone ravaged Mangbirri ouststion, but its deserted. They decide to cook their Kangaroo. Joe finds a jerry can of water.
Read MorePimp My Wheels
The boys manage to spark up a trashed car and hit the road once again.
Read MoreSuzi Rescue
The boys return to retrieve the Suzuki and Oppys trailer. They manage to pull both out but the Suzuki is trashed.
Read MoreSuzi Send-off
The poor old Suzuki is cremated and gets a traditional send-off. The boys lament its passing and reflect on what a legendary car it was.
Read MoreTrailer Failure
The boys go on the hunt for for Oppy's dinghy.
Read MoreThe Lost Boat
The dinghy has disappeared from where the boys left it. They blame evil sprits for stealing it.
Read MoreTrailer Battle
It takes all their strength and ingenuity for the boys to pull the trailer with the dinghy out of the tidal river.
Read MoreSpring Clean
At last, the boys are on their way home but realize they stink and need a wash.
Read MoreHomecoming
The boys finally limp home and return the dinghy to Oppy who is not only unimpressed but also mad as hell.
Read More