HBO goes Aussie

It seems like the HBO Sunday lineup is about to get better. First we have the blood-bathed, sexy plasma-sucking adventures of the vamps in True Blood (LOVE). But then we have the stupid douchebags of Entourage (HATE!).

But now we have an extremely sharp, very acidic, particularly cruel Australian transport, Summer Heights High.

I have a friend who works in HBO and he confided in me months ago that "if there's anything to watch on here this year, it's this show."

Summer Heights High is a mockumentary series that follows public school kids (including special ed kids played by actual special ed kids). Most of the teachers are played by the series' writer, and the jokes are apparently harsh, shocking and, well, fucking hilarious.

It starts this Sunday at 10:30 and you can bet I'll be there watching.

For some reason, HBO seems to be laying off the marketing of the show (the web site has NO pages and just one video!) But there is plenty of info to whet your appetite over at ABC Australia.