Squizzy
2013 · 8 episodes
This series is based on the life and career of notorious Melbourne gangster, Squizzy Taylor, and is set between 1915 and 1927.
Episodes
1. Squizzy Steps Out
July 28, 2013
Squizzy makes a name for himself with a successful jewelry store robbery, but when he plans to hold up a bank manager, things don't go quite as smoothly.
2. Squizzy Puts One Over
July 28, 2013
To get off a murder charge, Squizzy and his boys will have to persuade a few witnesses. And what will he do with his freedom? Keep building his empire by getting in bed with Long Harry Slater.
3. Squizzy Takes Charge
August 4, 2013
Squizzy starts a deadly turf war and becomes the undisputed king of Melbourne's underworld. Dolly is heartbroken when Squizzy leaves her for a startstruck waitress.
4. Squizzy Breaks Some Hearts
August 11, 2013
Squizzy's gambling empire is threatened when rival Henry Stokes returns from exile. Tankbuster sends a deadly message to a nosey detective and Squizzy hosts the most lavish and debauched party the city has ever seen.
5. Squizzy Tempts Fate
August 18, 2013
Following the death of his baby girl, Squizzy begins to spin out of control. Squizzy rediscovers his mojo when he meets new love Ida Pender and they embark on a crime spree together.
6. Squizzy Makes the Front Page
August 25, 2013
Squizzy kidnaps his girlfriend from witness protection. While still on the run from the police, Squizzy and Ida star in a big budget silent movie.
7. Squizzy Loses the Plot
September 1, 2013
The old gang is reformed when Squizzy and Tankbuster bust Angus out of Pentridge Jail. Angus's new-found freedom is short lived when a botched armed robbery leads him straight to the hangman's noose.
8. Squizzy Cooks a Goose
September 1, 2013
After being released from prison a broken man, Squizzy vows to turn over a new leaf. Squizzy's attempt to go straight is short lived when he goes into the cocaine business with his former enemy Long Harry.