Traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. Based on Christos Tsiolkas' best-selling novel.

An eight-part drama series based on the award-winning novel by Christos Tsiolkas. The Slap tells the story of a group of people enjoying a backyard barbecue together, who are torn apart when one man slaps the child of another guest. The boy's parents are so upset by the assault that they call the police and bring legal action against the man, forcing family and friends to take sides. Each one-hour episode tells the story from the perspective of one of the main characters.

At a suburban barbecue, a man slaps a child who is not his own. This event has a shocking ricochet effect on the group of family and friends who are directly or indirectly influenced by the event. Based on Christos Tsiolkas' best-selling novel.