Australian Drama Barons Premieres Sunday 24 April on ABC TV

Set in 1971, during a period of sexual liberation and social change, Barons portrays a unique moment of turmoil and potential as a new surfing counterculture collides with the spirit of enterprise. The ABC’s commitment to showcasing world-class Australian drama continues.

The thrilling eight-part series Barons, which combines the hedonistic world of surfing with the ruthless culture of enterprise, premieres Sunday, April 24th at 8.30pm on ABC TV, with all episodes available to binge on ABC iview.

Barons is the story of a bunch of surf-crazed hippy buddies who abandon the world in pursuit of their ideal piece of surfing paradise. They have no idea that their quest for ultimate freedom and the perfect wave will lead them from the beach to the boardroom, where they will build multibillion-dollar businesses. However, best buddies are set to become fierce competitors as a result of this.

Barons stars a fantastic ensemble cast of established and emerging young talent including Sean Keenan (Puberty Blues, Glitch), Ben O’Toole (Halifax: Retribution), Jillian Nguyen (Clickbait), Hunter Page-Lochard (Fires), George Pullar (Fighting Season), Lincoln Younes (Grand Hotel), Sophia Forrest (Ride Like a Girl), Vivienne Awosoga (Wentworth), Nicholas Burton (Pieces of Her), Karina Banno (Reckoning), newcomer Megan Mackenzie, Kick Gurry (Edge of Tomorrow), Catherine Van-Davies (Hungry Ghosts), Alexander England (Offspring) and British-American actor Ione Skye (Arrested Development).

Barons Premieres Sunday April 24 on ABC TV.