‘Deadloch’ Creators on How Olivia Colman Inspired Aussie Noir Comedy and How a C-Word Manifesto Convinced Producers to Keep the Swearing

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• The creators wrote an academic-style 'c-word manifesto' to justify the show's liberal use of the controversial term, arguing it was integral to the Australian cultural identity and speech patterns.
• For season 2, the show is moving from the moody Tasmanian setting to the tropical Northern Territory, allowing the creators to explore themes of masculinity, police culture, and the legacy of 'Crocodile Dundee'-style Australian stereotypes.