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Marlin Bay

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New Zealand
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How it feels

A TV drama set at a resort and casino in northern New Zealand. It follows the glamorous lives of the hotel staff and guests alongside the struggles of the nearby local community.

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What happens

Marlin Bay is a New Zealand one-hour drama television series which ran for 39 episodes from 1992 to 1994. The series was set in a fictional resort and casino in the picturesque far north of New Zealand. The series dealt with issues regarding the high-flying lifestyle surrounding the hotel and casino, and the contrasting lives of the area's local residents. The cast included Ilona Rodgers, Andy Anderson, Katie Wolfe, and featured Kevin Smith and Lucy Lawless. It was produced by South Pacific Pictures. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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