The Slap

About The Slap

Hector and his wife Aisha plan a party for family and friends, but the day doesn't turn out as they expected when Hector's hot-headed cousin Harry slaps a misbehaving child. The party ends abruptly with the child's parents threatening legal action, and a chain of events is ignited that will uncover secrets, challenge core values, and leave the party guests and hosts forever changed.

The Slap is a drama series made for NBC. Brian Cox stars as Manolis, Melissa George as Rosie, Lucas Hedges as Ritchie, and Marin Ireland as Sandi.

Its one season of 8 episodes aired between February 2015 and April 2015.

Shelv files it under domestic violence and miniseries. It carries a TV-14 rating.

The Shining, The 8 Show, and Salem's Lot make useful companions to The Slap.