Television has given us some of the most iconic and memorable moments in history, but sadly, it occasionally delivers content that's best forgotten.

One such example is the recent Shane Warne miniseries, Warnie, which has been met with an overwhelmingly negative response, making some wonder if TV has indeed hit a new low.

Viewers express their disappointment on social media, calling the Shane Warne miniseries 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen. Image from Flickr

Channel 9's controversial miniseries about the life of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has faced social media backlash and been dubbed by some as 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen.

The miniseries aired its first episode on Sunday night, followed by the second part on Monday, June 26th, starts by revisiting Warne's career in 1999 when he was dropped in the West Indies.

It then covers his disappointment at being delisted by St Kilda, getting selected for Australia (and dropped soon after), the Ball of the Century, the John the Bookmaker scandal, and his love life with his wife Simone Callahan, among other events.

Despite the colourful and fascinating life led by the beloved cricketer, the miniseries has been ripped apart by viewers on social media, with numerous criticisms aimed at the script, acting, and overall execution of the series.

CODE Sports' Lachlan McKirdy has described it as 'real bad, shocking script, and just a lot of cringe.'

Former Cricket Australia communications officer Matt Cenin went even further, posting: '30 minutes of the #Warnie telemovie … atrocious. What an embarrassment.'

Another social media user added, 'This #Warnie special on 9 is the worst piece of television I have ever seen.'

Shane Warne, unfortunately, passed away in March 2022, and the decision to create the miniseries so soon after his death attracted some criticism, particularly from Warne's daughter, Brooke Warne.

Brooke Warne criticised the timing of the miniseries, stating that it is 'beyond disrespectful' to her father's memory. Image from Flickr

'Do any of you have any respect for Dad? Or his family?' she wrote on social media, calling the quick turnaround 'beyond disrespectful.'

Brooke also confirmed that the family had met with producers, and a Nine spokesperson said the network and Screentime, the company producing the series, had collaborated with the family.

However, Simone Callahan, married to Warne from 1995 until 2005, slammed the show before it aired, saying, 'I think it’s a bit unkind and mean-spirited, to be honest.'

Callahan continued, 'He’s just passed. Let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that they’re not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened.'

You can read more about the family’s sentiments regarding the miniseries here.

Key Takeaways

• The Shane Warne miniseries on Channel 9 has received a brutal social media backlash, with many viewers unimpressed and calling it 'the worst piece of television.'
• The first of the two-part series aired on Sunday, covering Warne's career highs and lows, personal life, and various controversies.
• Warne's daughter Brooke had previously slammed the decision to create the miniseries just six months after her father's death, calling it 'beyond disrespectful.'
• Despite assurances that the network and production company collaborated with the family, Warne's ex-wife Simone Callahan criticised the show as 'unkind and mean-spirited.'

It's disheartening when a television program fails to live up to the expectations and legacy of its subject, and this miniseries on the life of Shane Warne has not managed to do justice to the cricket great.

For SDC members who watched the show, what are your thoughts? And do you find the creation and airing of the miniseries so soon after his passing disrespectful and insensitive? Share your opinions with us.

 

[Zemo]

Famous old quote: "Nobody ever went broke underestimating the taste of the public."
'twould seem that statement is borne out even more so when considering the general standard of the trash dished out by the channels. Unfortunately, screening this garbage would seem to reinforce that view -- and I don't need to have seen it to form that opinion.

 

[Jest]

Television has given us some of the most iconic and memorable moments in history, but sadly, it occasionally delivers content that's best forgotten.

One such example is the recent Shane Warne miniseries, Warnie, which has been met with an overwhelmingly negative response, making some wonder if TV has indeed hit a new low.

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Viewers express their disappointment on social media, calling the Shane Warne miniseries 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen. Image from Flickr

Channel 9's controversial miniseries about the life of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has faced social media backlash and been dubbed by some as 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen.

The miniseries aired its first episode on Sunday night, followed by the second part on Monday, June 26th, starts by revisiting Warne's career in 1999 when he was dropped in the West Indies.

It then covers his disappointment at being delisted by St Kilda, getting selected for Australia (and dropped soon after), the Ball of the Century, the John the Bookmaker scandal, and his love life with his wife Simone Callahan, among other events.

Despite the colourful and fascinating life led by the beloved cricketer, the miniseries has been ripped apart by viewers on social media, with numerous criticisms aimed at the script, acting, and overall execution of the series.

CODE Sports' Lachlan McKirdy has described it as 'real bad, shocking script, and just a lot of cringe.'

Former Cricket Australia communications officer Matt Cenin went even further, posting: '30 minutes of the #Warnie telemovie … atrocious. What an embarrassment.'

Another social media user added, 'This #Warnie special on 9 is the worst piece of television I have ever seen.'

Shane Warne, unfortunately, passed away in March 2022, and the decision to create the miniseries so soon after his death attracted some criticism, particularly from Warne's daughter, Brooke Warne.

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Brooke Warne criticised the timing of the miniseries, stating that it is 'beyond disrespectful' to her father's memory. Image from Flickr

'Do any of you have any respect for Dad? Or his family?' she wrote on social media, calling the quick turnaround 'beyond disrespectful.'

Brooke also confirmed that the family had met with producers, and a Nine spokesperson said the network and Screentime, the company producing the series, had collaborated with the family.

However, Simone Callahan, married to Warne from 1995 until 2005, slammed the show before it aired, saying, 'I think it’s a bit unkind and mean-spirited, to be honest.'

Callahan continued, 'He’s just passed. Let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that they’re not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened.'

You can read more about the family’s sentiments regarding the miniseries here.

Key Takeaways

• The Shane Warne miniseries on Channel 9 has received a brutal social media backlash, with many viewers unimpressed and calling it 'the worst piece of television.'
• The first of the two-part series aired on Sunday, covering Warne's career highs and lows, personal life, and various controversies.
• Warne's daughter Brooke had previously slammed the decision to create the miniseries just six months after her father's death, calling it 'beyond disrespectful.'
• Despite assurances that the network and production company collaborated with the family, Warne's ex-wife Simone Callahan criticised the show as 'unkind and mean-spirited.'

It's disheartening when a television program fails to live up to the expectations and legacy of its subject, and this miniseries on the life of Shane Warne has not managed to do justice to the cricket great.

For SDC members who watched the show, what are your thoughts? And do you find the creation and airing of the miniseries so soon after his passing disrespectful and insensitive? Share your opinions with us.

did the family give permission.? I did not watch as I find it disgusting delving into and making very public of someone's life, no matter how that person lived it. To those that watched, hope you got your full of someone's life. Now his children and Simone have to live with more notoriety.

 

[Ricki]

Television has given us some of the most iconic and memorable moments in history, but sadly, it occasionally delivers content that's best forgotten.

One such example is the recent Shane Warne miniseries, Warnie, which has been met with an overwhelmingly negative response, making some wonder if TV has indeed hit a new low.

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Viewers express their disappointment on social media, calling the Shane Warne miniseries 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen. Image from Flickr

Channel 9's controversial miniseries about the life of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has faced social media backlash and been dubbed by some as 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen.

The miniseries aired its first episode on Sunday night, followed by the second part on Monday, June 26th, starts by revisiting Warne's career in 1999 when he was dropped in the West Indies.

It then covers his disappointment at being delisted by St Kilda, getting selected for Australia (and dropped soon after), the Ball of the Century, the John the Bookmaker scandal, and his love life with his wife Simone Callahan, among other events.

Despite the colourful and fascinating life led by the beloved cricketer, the miniseries has been ripped apart by viewers on social media, with numerous criticisms aimed at the script, acting, and overall execution of the series.

CODE Sports' Lachlan McKirdy has described it as 'real bad, shocking script, and just a lot of cringe.'

Former Cricket Australia communications officer Matt Cenin went even further, posting: '30 minutes of the #Warnie telemovie … atrocious. What an embarrassment.'

Another social media user added, 'This #Warnie special on 9 is the worst piece of television I have ever seen.'

Shane Warne, unfortunately, passed away in March 2022, and the decision to create the miniseries so soon after his death attracted some criticism, particularly from Warne's daughter, Brooke Warne.

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Brooke Warne criticised the timing of the miniseries, stating that it is 'beyond disrespectful' to her father's memory. Image from Flickr

'Do any of you have any respect for Dad? Or his family?' she wrote on social media, calling the quick turnaround 'beyond disrespectful.'

Brooke also confirmed that the family had met with producers, and a Nine spokesperson said the network and Screentime, the company producing the series, had collaborated with the family.

However, Simone Callahan, married to Warne from 1995 until 2005, slammed the show before it aired, saying, 'I think it’s a bit unkind and mean-spirited, to be honest.'

Callahan continued, 'He’s just passed. Let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that they’re not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened.'

You can read more about the family’s sentiments regarding the miniseries here.

Key Takeaways

• The Shane Warne miniseries on Channel 9 has received a brutal social media backlash, with many viewers unimpressed and calling it 'the worst piece of television.'
• The first of the two-part series aired on Sunday, covering Warne's career highs and lows, personal life, and various controversies.
• Warne's daughter Brooke had previously slammed the decision to create the miniseries just six months after her father's death, calling it 'beyond disrespectful.'
• Despite assurances that the network and production company collaborated with the family, Warne's ex-wife Simone Callahan criticised the show as 'unkind and mean-spirited.'

It's disheartening when a television program fails to live up to the expectations and legacy of its subject, and this miniseries on the life of Shane Warne has not managed to do justice to the cricket great.

For SDC members who watched the show, what are your thoughts? And do you find the creation and airing of the miniseries so soon after his passing disrespectful and insensitive? Share your opinions with us.

What do you expect? It's channel 9 and Murdoch, need we say more.

 

[Zemo]

What do you expect? It's channel 9 and Murdoch, need we say more.

And having worked for the illustrious Uncle Rupie, I can only concur. But they're all tarred with the same brush. I reckon if Nicole slipped in the street and broke a nail on one of her fingers, that'd rate about 15 or 16 minutes on the "news", but if WWIII broke out, they'd give it approximately a minute and a half then interrupt for a commercial or eight.

 

[Mr Benson]

What do you expect? It's channel 9 and Murdoch, need we say more.

Murdoch has nothing to do with 9

 

[wjs1957]

Television has given us some of the most iconic and memorable moments in history, but sadly, it occasionally delivers content that's best forgotten.

One such example is the recent Shane Warne miniseries, Warnie, which has been met with an overwhelmingly negative response, making some wonder if TV has indeed hit a new low.

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Viewers express their disappointment on social media, calling the Shane Warne miniseries 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen. Image from Flickr

Channel 9's controversial miniseries about the life of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has faced social media backlash and been dubbed by some as 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen.

The miniseries aired its first episode on Sunday night, followed by the second part on Monday, June 26th, starts by revisiting Warne's career in 1999 when he was dropped in the West Indies.

It then covers his disappointment at being delisted by St Kilda, getting selected for Australia (and dropped soon after), the Ball of the Century, the John the Bookmaker scandal, and his love life with his wife Simone Callahan, among other events.

Despite the colourful and fascinating life led by the beloved cricketer, the miniseries has been ripped apart by viewers on social media, with numerous criticisms aimed at the script, acting, and overall execution of the series.

CODE Sports' Lachlan McKirdy has described it as 'real bad, shocking script, and just a lot of cringe.'

Former Cricket Australia communications officer Matt Cenin went even further, posting: '30 minutes of the #Warnie telemovie … atrocious. What an embarrassment.'

Another social media user added, 'This #Warnie special on 9 is the worst piece of television I have ever seen.'

Shane Warne, unfortunately, passed away in March 2022, and the decision to create the miniseries so soon after his death attracted some criticism, particularly from Warne's daughter, Brooke Warne.

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Brooke Warne criticised the timing of the miniseries, stating that it is 'beyond disrespectful' to her father's memory. Image from Flickr

'Do any of you have any respect for Dad? Or his family?' she wrote on social media, calling the quick turnaround 'beyond disrespectful.'

Brooke also confirmed that the family had met with producers, and a Nine spokesperson said the network and Screentime, the company producing the series, had collaborated with the family.

However, Simone Callahan, married to Warne from 1995 until 2005, slammed the show before it aired, saying, 'I think it’s a bit unkind and mean-spirited, to be honest.'

Callahan continued, 'He’s just passed. Let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that they’re not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened.'

You can read more about the family’s sentiments regarding the miniseries here.

Key Takeaways

• The Shane Warne miniseries on Channel 9 has received a brutal social media backlash, with many viewers unimpressed and calling it 'the worst piece of television.'
• The first of the two-part series aired on Sunday, covering Warne's career highs and lows, personal life, and various controversies.
• Warne's daughter Brooke had previously slammed the decision to create the miniseries just six months after her father's death, calling it 'beyond disrespectful.'
• Despite assurances that the network and production company collaborated with the family, Warne's ex-wife Simone Callahan criticised the show as 'unkind and mean-spirited.'

It's disheartening when a television program fails to live up to the expectations and legacy of its subject, and this miniseries on the life of Shane Warne has not managed to do justice to the cricket great.

For SDC members who watched the show, what are your thoughts? And do you find the creation and airing of the miniseries so soon after his passing disrespectful and insensitive? Share your opinions with us.

This is the reason I don't watch or listen to the MSM!!

 

[Peter M]

Famous old quote: "Nobody ever went broke underestimating the taste of the public."
'twould seem that statement is borne out even more so when considering the general standard of the trash dished out by the channels. Unfortunately, screening this garbage would seem to reinforce that view -- and I don't need to have seen it to form that opinion.

How on earth can you give an opinion on something you haven't even seen....

Famous old quote: "Nobody ever went broke underestimating the taste of the public."
'twould seem that statement is borne out even more so when considering the general standard of the trash dished out by the channels. Unfortunately, screening this garbage would seem to reinforce that view -- and I don't need to have seen it to form that opinion.

 

[PeeBo]

Television has given us some of the most iconic and memorable moments in history, but sadly, it occasionally delivers content that's best forgotten.

One such example is the recent Shane Warne miniseries, Warnie, which has been met with an overwhelmingly negative response, making some wonder if TV has indeed hit a new low.

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Viewers express their disappointment on social media, calling the Shane Warne miniseries 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen. Image from Flickr

Channel 9's controversial miniseries about the life of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has faced social media backlash and been dubbed by some as 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen.

The miniseries aired its first episode on Sunday night, followed by the second part on Monday, June 26th, starts by revisiting Warne's career in 1999 when he was dropped in the West Indies.

It then covers his disappointment at being delisted by St Kilda, getting selected for Australia (and dropped soon after), the Ball of the Century, the John the Bookmaker scandal, and his love life with his wife Simone Callahan, among other events.

Despite the colourful and fascinating life led by the beloved cricketer, the miniseries has been ripped apart by viewers on social media, with numerous criticisms aimed at the script, acting, and overall execution of the series.

CODE Sports' Lachlan McKirdy has described it as 'real bad, shocking script, and just a lot of cringe.'

Former Cricket Australia communications officer Matt Cenin went even further, posting: '30 minutes of the #Warnie telemovie … atrocious. What an embarrassment.'

Another social media user added, 'This #Warnie special on 9 is the worst piece of television I have ever seen.'

Shane Warne, unfortunately, passed away in March 2022, and the decision to create the miniseries so soon after his death attracted some criticism, particularly from Warne's daughter, Brooke Warne.

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Brooke Warne criticised the timing of the miniseries, stating that it is 'beyond disrespectful' to her father's memory. Image from Flickr

'Do any of you have any respect for Dad? Or his family?' she wrote on social media, calling the quick turnaround 'beyond disrespectful.'

Brooke also confirmed that the family had met with producers, and a Nine spokesperson said the network and Screentime, the company producing the series, had collaborated with the family.

However, Simone Callahan, married to Warne from 1995 until 2005, slammed the show before it aired, saying, 'I think it’s a bit unkind and mean-spirited, to be honest.'

Callahan continued, 'He’s just passed. Let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that they’re not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened.'

You can read more about the family’s sentiments regarding the miniseries here.

Key Takeaways

• The Shane Warne miniseries on Channel 9 has received a brutal social media backlash, with many viewers unimpressed and calling it 'the worst piece of television.'
• The first of the two-part series aired on Sunday, covering Warne's career highs and lows, personal life, and various controversies.
• Warne's daughter Brooke had previously slammed the decision to create the miniseries just six months after her father's death, calling it 'beyond disrespectful.'
• Despite assurances that the network and production company collaborated with the family, Warne's ex-wife Simone Callahan criticised the show as 'unkind and mean-spirited.'

It's disheartening when a television program fails to live up to the expectations and legacy of its subject, and this miniseries on the life of Shane Warne has not managed to do justice to the cricket great.

For SDC members who watched the show, what are your thoughts? And do you find the creation and airing of the miniseries so soon after his passing disrespectful and insensitive? Share your opinions with us.

Media is pushing the limits of respect, among other things. Warnie created the best show of his life while he was alive, which in my mind's eye, as an ambassador for his country and cricket, was despicable. Despite his skill, he should have been dropped years ago from the limelight.
Unfortunately, the media thinks people's lives are fair game for exploitation, no matter how rude.

 

[Zemo]

Murdoch has nothing to do with 9

Never said he did ... the name is enough to stir up old memories.

 

[Peter M]

I have only watched the first episode so far but I thought it was well done, they used a lot of original footage and gave a glimpse into his early life......

 

[maxesmum]

I’m glad it was badly received. Yes,he was a brat,but he was our brat. Just leave him alone.

 

[RTS]

Shane Warne appeared to enjoy media attention when he was alive. I don't think he'd object to being back in the public eye now. He wasn't the shy retiring type.

 

[EllieN]

Television has given us some of the most iconic and memorable moments in history, but sadly, it occasionally delivers content that's best forgotten.

One such example is the recent Shane Warne miniseries, Warnie, which has been met with an overwhelmingly negative response, making some wonder if TV has indeed hit a new low.

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Viewers express their disappointment on social media, calling the Shane Warne miniseries 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen. Image from Flickr

Channel 9's controversial miniseries about the life of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has faced social media backlash and been dubbed by some as 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen.

The miniseries aired its first episode on Sunday night, followed by the second part on Monday, June 26th, starts by revisiting Warne's career in 1999 when he was dropped in the West Indies.

It then covers his disappointment at being delisted by St Kilda, getting selected for Australia (and dropped soon after), the Ball of the Century, the John the Bookmaker scandal, and his love life with his wife Simone Callahan, among other events.

Despite the colourful and fascinating life led by the beloved cricketer, the miniseries has been ripped apart by viewers on social media, with numerous criticisms aimed at the script, acting, and overall execution of the series.

CODE Sports' Lachlan McKirdy has described it as 'real bad, shocking script, and just a lot of cringe.'

Former Cricket Australia communications officer Matt Cenin went even further, posting: '30 minutes of the #Warnie telemovie … atrocious. What an embarrassment.'

Another social media user added, 'This #Warnie special on 9 is the worst piece of television I have ever seen.'

Shane Warne, unfortunately, passed away in March 2022, and the decision to create the miniseries so soon after his death attracted some criticism, particularly from Warne's daughter, Brooke Warne.

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Brooke Warne criticised the timing of the miniseries, stating that it is 'beyond disrespectful' to her father's memory. Image from Flickr

'Do any of you have any respect for Dad? Or his family?' she wrote on social media, calling the quick turnaround 'beyond disrespectful.'

Brooke also confirmed that the family had met with producers, and a Nine spokesperson said the network and Screentime, the company producing the series, had collaborated with the family.

However, Simone Callahan, married to Warne from 1995 until 2005, slammed the show before it aired, saying, 'I think it’s a bit unkind and mean-spirited, to be honest.'

Callahan continued, 'He’s just passed. Let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that they’re not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened.'

You can read more about the family’s sentiments regarding the miniseries here.

Key Takeaways

• The Shane Warne miniseries on Channel 9 has received a brutal social media backlash, with many viewers unimpressed and calling it 'the worst piece of television.'
• The first of the two-part series aired on Sunday, covering Warne's career highs and lows, personal life, and various controversies.
• Warne's daughter Brooke had previously slammed the decision to create the miniseries just six months after her father's death, calling it 'beyond disrespectful.'
• Despite assurances that the network and production company collaborated with the family, Warne's ex-wife Simone Callahan criticised the show as 'unkind and mean-spirited.'

It's disheartening when a television program fails to live up to the expectations and legacy of its subject, and this miniseries on the life of Shane Warne has not managed to do justice to the cricket great.

For SDC members who watched the show, what are your thoughts? And do you find the creation and airing of the miniseries so soon after his passing disrespectful and insensitive? Share your opinions with us.

I didn’t watch it at all, and didn’t as the promos were enough to put me off. It was easy to see where it was all going.
Anyone who was lucky enough to see this bloke play cricket would agree he was a great at it, and possibly the best bowler ever, or if not very close to it.
All to often, these type shows drag in the personal life of the person, to to sensationalise the movie/doco, to get audience attention.
Shane Warne’s personal life was his business, be that good or otherwise.
His family doesn’t need this.
A good doco on his achievements would be far more beneficial and entertaining. The recent one on Wally Lewis is a good example, little of which touched on his private life (health issue).
I feel for his family.
His legacy as a cricket player speaks for itself.

 

[Barbara V]

I didn't watch it ,I liked Warnie and don't think any actor can portray him and these bios often weave in a few untruths to make people watch

Television has given us some of the most iconic and memorable moments in history, but sadly, it occasionally delivers content that's best forgotten.

One such example is the recent Shane Warne miniseries, Warnie, which has been met with an overwhelmingly negative response, making some wonder if TV has indeed hit a new low.

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Viewers express their disappointment on social media, calling the Shane Warne miniseries 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen. Image from Flickr

Channel 9's controversial miniseries about the life of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has faced social media backlash and been dubbed by some as 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen.

The miniseries aired its first episode on Sunday night, followed by the second part on Monday, June 26th, starts by revisiting Warne's career in 1999 when he was dropped in the West Indies.

It then covers his disappointment at being delisted by St Kilda, getting selected for Australia (and dropped soon after), the Ball of the Century, the John the Bookmaker scandal, and his love life with his wife Simone Callahan, among other events.

Despite the colourful and fascinating life led by the beloved cricketer, the miniseries has been ripped apart by viewers on social media, with numerous criticisms aimed at the script, acting, and overall execution of the series.

CODE Sports' Lachlan McKirdy has described it as 'real bad, shocking script, and just a lot of cringe.'

Former Cricket Australia communications officer Matt Cenin went even further, posting: '30 minutes of the #Warnie telemovie … atrocious. What an embarrassment.'

Another social media user added, 'This #Warnie special on 9 is the worst piece of television I have ever seen.'

Shane Warne, unfortunately, passed away in March 2022, and the decision to create the miniseries so soon after his death attracted some criticism, particularly from Warne's daughter, Brooke Warne.

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Brooke Warne criticised the timing of the miniseries, stating that it is 'beyond disrespectful' to her father's memory. Image from Flickr

'Do any of you have any respect for Dad? Or his family?' she wrote on social media, calling the quick turnaround 'beyond disrespectful.'

Brooke also confirmed that the family had met with producers, and a Nine spokesperson said the network and Screentime, the company producing the series, had collaborated with the family.

However, Simone Callahan, married to Warne from 1995 until 2005, slammed the show before it aired, saying, 'I think it’s a bit unkind and mean-spirited, to be honest.'

Callahan continued, 'He’s just passed. Let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that they’re not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened.'

You can read more about the family’s sentiments regarding the miniseries here.

Key Takeaways

• The Shane Warne miniseries on Channel 9 has received a brutal social media backlash, with many viewers unimpressed and calling it 'the worst piece of television.'
• The first of the two-part series aired on Sunday, covering Warne's career highs and lows, personal life, and various controversies.
• Warne's daughter Brooke had previously slammed the decision to create the miniseries just six months after her father's death, calling it 'beyond disrespectful.'
• Despite assurances that the network and production company collaborated with the family, Warne's ex-wife Simone Callahan criticised the show as 'unkind and mean-spirited.'

It's disheartening when a television program fails to live up to the expectations and legacy of its subject, and this miniseries on the life of Shane Warne has not managed to do justice to the cricket great.

For SDC members who watched the show, what are your thoughts? And do you find the creation and airing of the miniseries so soon after his passing disrespectful and insensitive? Share your opinions with us.

 

[Zemo]

How on earth can you give an opinion on something you haven't even seen....

Don't need to ... you can always bet that when it comes to television sensationalism and ratings chasing versus truth and respect, the pennies will always fall in favour of the first two.

 

[Loubeauxarts]

Personally I am not a cricket fan but, and there's plenty of evidence to support it, he was a genius at what he did. Other than that he always came across as being something of a bogan and his public persona certainly did nothing to dispel that image.

 

[RFG]

Television has given us some of the most iconic and memorable moments in history, but sadly, it occasionally delivers content that's best forgotten.

One such example is the recent Shane Warne miniseries, Warnie, which has been met with an overwhelmingly negative response, making some wonder if TV has indeed hit a new low.

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Viewers express their disappointment on social media, calling the Shane Warne miniseries 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen. Image from Flickr

Channel 9's controversial miniseries about the life of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has faced social media backlash and been dubbed by some as 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen.

The miniseries aired its first episode on Sunday night, followed by the second part on Monday, June 26th, starts by revisiting Warne's career in 1999 when he was dropped in the West Indies.

It then covers his disappointment at being delisted by St Kilda, getting selected for Australia (and dropped soon after), the Ball of the Century, the John the Bookmaker scandal, and his love life with his wife Simone Callahan, among other events.

Despite the colourful and fascinating life led by the beloved cricketer, the miniseries has been ripped apart by viewers on social media, with numerous criticisms aimed at the script, acting, and overall execution of the series.

CODE Sports' Lachlan McKirdy has described it as 'real bad, shocking script, and just a lot of cringe.'

Former Cricket Australia communications officer Matt Cenin went even further, posting: '30 minutes of the #Warnie telemovie … atrocious. What an embarrassment.'

Another social media user added, 'This #Warnie special on 9 is the worst piece of television I have ever seen.'

Shane Warne, unfortunately, passed away in March 2022, and the decision to create the miniseries so soon after his death attracted some criticism, particularly from Warne's daughter, Brooke Warne.

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Brooke Warne criticised the timing of the miniseries, stating that it is 'beyond disrespectful' to her father's memory. Image from Flickr

'Do any of you have any respect for Dad? Or his family?' she wrote on social media, calling the quick turnaround 'beyond disrespectful.'

Brooke also confirmed that the family had met with producers, and a Nine spokesperson said the network and Screentime, the company producing the series, had collaborated with the family.

However, Simone Callahan, married to Warne from 1995 until 2005, slammed the show before it aired, saying, 'I think it’s a bit unkind and mean-spirited, to be honest.'

Callahan continued, 'He’s just passed. Let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that they’re not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened.'

You can read more about the family’s sentiments regarding the miniseries here.

Key Takeaways

• The Shane Warne miniseries on Channel 9 has received a brutal social media backlash, with many viewers unimpressed and calling it 'the worst piece of television.'
• The first of the two-part series aired on Sunday, covering Warne's career highs and lows, personal life, and various controversies.
• Warne's daughter Brooke had previously slammed the decision to create the miniseries just six months after her father's death, calling it 'beyond disrespectful.'
• Despite assurances that the network and production company collaborated with the family, Warne's ex-wife Simone Callahan criticised the show as 'unkind and mean-spirited.'

It's disheartening when a television program fails to live up to the expectations and legacy of its subject, and this miniseries on the life of Shane Warne has not managed to do justice to the cricket great.

For SDC members who watched the show, what are your thoughts? And do you find the creation and airing of the miniseries so soon after his passing disrespectful and insensitive? Share your opinions with us.

I have refused to watch it after seeing the teasers for it. Shameful and disrespectful to his family and his fans.

 

[Catss84]

Television has given us some of the most iconic and memorable moments in history, but sadly, it occasionally delivers content that's best forgotten.

One such example is the recent Shane Warne miniseries, Warnie, which has been met with an overwhelmingly negative response, making some wonder if TV has indeed hit a new low.

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Viewers express their disappointment on social media, calling the Shane Warne miniseries 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen. Image from Flickr

Channel 9's controversial miniseries about the life of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has faced social media backlash and been dubbed by some as 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen.

The miniseries aired its first episode on Sunday night, followed by the second part on Monday, June 26th, starts by revisiting Warne's career in 1999 when he was dropped in the West Indies.

It then covers his disappointment at being delisted by St Kilda, getting selected for Australia (and dropped soon after), the Ball of the Century, the John the Bookmaker scandal, and his love life with his wife Simone Callahan, among other events.

Despite the colourful and fascinating life led by the beloved cricketer, the miniseries has been ripped apart by viewers on social media, with numerous criticisms aimed at the script, acting, and overall execution of the series.

CODE Sports' Lachlan McKirdy has described it as 'real bad, shocking script, and just a lot of cringe.'

Former Cricket Australia communications officer Matt Cenin went even further, posting: '30 minutes of the #Warnie telemovie … atrocious. What an embarrassment.'

Another social media user added, 'This #Warnie special on 9 is the worst piece of television I have ever seen.'

Shane Warne, unfortunately, passed away in March 2022, and the decision to create the miniseries so soon after his death attracted some criticism, particularly from Warne's daughter, Brooke Warne.

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Brooke Warne criticised the timing of the miniseries, stating that it is 'beyond disrespectful' to her father's memory. Image from Flickr

'Do any of you have any respect for Dad? Or his family?' she wrote on social media, calling the quick turnaround 'beyond disrespectful.'

Brooke also confirmed that the family had met with producers, and a Nine spokesperson said the network and Screentime, the company producing the series, had collaborated with the family.

However, Simone Callahan, married to Warne from 1995 until 2005, slammed the show before it aired, saying, 'I think it’s a bit unkind and mean-spirited, to be honest.'

Callahan continued, 'He’s just passed. Let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that they’re not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened.'

You can read more about the family’s sentiments regarding the miniseries here.

Key Takeaways

• The Shane Warne miniseries on Channel 9 has received a brutal social media backlash, with many viewers unimpressed and calling it 'the worst piece of television.'
• The first of the two-part series aired on Sunday, covering Warne's career highs and lows, personal life, and various controversies.
• Warne's daughter Brooke had previously slammed the decision to create the miniseries just six months after her father's death, calling it 'beyond disrespectful.'
• Despite assurances that the network and production company collaborated with the family, Warne's ex-wife Simone Callahan criticised the show as 'unkind and mean-spirited.'

It's disheartening when a television program fails to live up to the expectations and legacy of its subject, and this miniseries on the life of Shane Warne has not managed to do justice to the cricket great.

For SDC members who watched the show, what are your thoughts? And do you find the creation and airing of the miniseries so soon after his passing disrespectful and insensitive? Share your opinions with us.

Definitely a really stupid show with horrible acting and accuracy.

 

[Tygie]

Television has given us some of the most iconic and memorable moments in history, but sadly, it occasionally delivers content that's best forgotten.

One such example is the recent Shane Warne miniseries, Warnie, which has been met with an overwhelmingly negative response, making some wonder if TV has indeed hit a new low.

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Viewers express their disappointment on social media, calling the Shane Warne miniseries 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen. Image from Flickr

Channel 9's controversial miniseries about the life of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has faced social media backlash and been dubbed by some as 'the worst piece of television' they've ever seen.

The miniseries aired its first episode on Sunday night, followed by the second part on Monday, June 26th, starts by revisiting Warne's career in 1999 when he was dropped in the West Indies.

It then covers his disappointment at being delisted by St Kilda, getting selected for Australia (and dropped soon after), the Ball of the Century, the John the Bookmaker scandal, and his love life with his wife Simone Callahan, among other events.

Despite the colourful and fascinating life led by the beloved cricketer, the miniseries has been ripped apart by viewers on social media, with numerous criticisms aimed at the script, acting, and overall execution of the series.

CODE Sports' Lachlan McKirdy has described it as 'real bad, shocking script, and just a lot of cringe.'

Former Cricket Australia communications officer Matt Cenin went even further, posting: '30 minutes of the #Warnie telemovie … atrocious. What an embarrassment.'

Another social media user added, 'This #Warnie special on 9 is the worst piece of television I have ever seen.'

Shane Warne, unfortunately, passed away in March 2022, and the decision to create the miniseries so soon after his death attracted some criticism, particularly from Warne's daughter, Brooke Warne.

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Brooke Warne criticised the timing of the miniseries, stating that it is 'beyond disrespectful' to her father's memory. Image from Flickr

'Do any of you have any respect for Dad? Or his family?' she wrote on social media, calling the quick turnaround 'beyond disrespectful.'

Brooke also confirmed that the family had met with producers, and a Nine spokesperson said the network and Screentime, the company producing the series, had collaborated with the family.

However, Simone Callahan, married to Warne from 1995 until 2005, slammed the show before it aired, saying, 'I think it’s a bit unkind and mean-spirited, to be honest.'

Callahan continued, 'He’s just passed. Let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that they’re not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened.'

You can read more about the family’s sentiments regarding the miniseries here.

Key Takeaways

• The Shane Warne miniseries on Channel 9 has received a brutal social media backlash, with many viewers unimpressed and calling it 'the worst piece of television.'
• The first of the two-part series aired on Sunday, covering Warne's career highs and lows, personal life, and various controversies.
• Warne's daughter Brooke had previously slammed the decision to create the miniseries just six months after her father's death, calling it 'beyond disrespectful.'
• Despite assurances that the network and production company collaborated with the family, Warne's ex-wife Simone Callahan criticised the show as 'unkind and mean-spirited.'

It's disheartening when a television program fails to live up to the expectations and legacy of its subject, and this miniseries on the life of Shane Warne has not managed to do justice to the cricket great.

For SDC members who watched the show, what are your thoughts? And do you find the creation and airing of the miniseries so soon after his passing disrespectful and insensitive? Share your opinions with us.

Didn't watch it! Got no time for cricket - stupid boring long winded sport game that goes on for far to long or even days too long where those playing it get a cheap thrill by rubbing a red ball near their bits. No thanks got better things to do!
Leave the bloke alone, so he could toss a ball and was a womaniser who drank too much - BIG DEAL! Didn't mean he was worth making a dramatised tv show about.