A raw, no-holds-barred teleplay co-created with Roger Donaldson, Derek caused a stir when it screened in 1974. Mune stars as an office worker on his last day, spiralling into fantasies and quiet desperation. Some critics were outraged; others recognised a startling new Kiwi voice. Long unseen until its 2021 restoration, Derek remains a bold snapshot of early New Zealand television drama — uncomfortable, funny, and sharply observed.
