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Doodledog Mon 19-May-25 09:08:21

Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but I am enjoying this on Amazon Prime. It is set in 1950s Australia and is a six-series drama/soap about a rich family living in post-war society.

It is perfect for Sunday afternoons or when I want an easy watch that doesn’t get in the way of my knitting. It is quite dark in places, but on the whole is about relationships and family dynamics.

Sparklefizz Mon 19-May-25 09:33:21

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Abnuyc123 Mon 19-May-25 09:42:12

Yes I’ve watched it and really enjoyed it. I especially like the strong female characters in this drama.

Doodledog Mon 19-May-25 11:13:47

Abnuyc123

Yes I’ve watched it and really enjoyed it. I especially like the strong female characters in this drama.

Yes, the main characters are predominantly female, which might be why I'm enjoying it so much.

I didn't realise it was such a long-running thing when I started watching it - I thought it would be a three-parter, so it was a pleasant surprise when it carried on. I'm on series 4 now, I think.

Lesley60 Mon 19-May-25 14:07:41

I watched this a few years ago and I was hooked husb even enjoyed it and he never likes anything I watch, I prefer Australian films and TV series more than those here in uk

essjay Mon 19-May-25 15:18:42

I failed to get into it the first time but then tried a second time and so glad that i did, its a really good series

blue14 Mon 19-May-25 15:21:42

Yes - I thoroughly enjoyed this series.
It portrays the 1950s well and has some nice characters which you can really come to care for.

JdotJ Mon 19-May-25 15:38:42

Really enjoyed this when it was on BBC2 a few years ago

SaxonGrace Mon 19-May-25 16:12:22

I watched this when it was first broadcast a few years ago, good series, worth a watch.

RedRidingHood Mon 19-May-25 16:13:22

I loved this series and it never seemed to get much recognition.
Went downhill a bit in the last season

Oldbat1 Mon 19-May-25 16:14:23

Really enjoyed it a few years ago now.

Aveline Mon 19-May-25 16:40:04

Hooray! Thanks for suggesting this Doodledog. I've just started watching and it's right up my street. smile

Primrose53 Mon 19-May-25 16:43:27

I loved it from the very first one several years ago. I used to record it and watch in evenings. Far better than the rubbish that was on.

I recommended it to loads of friends and they all loved it too.

Doodledog Mon 19-May-25 17:19:13

Aveline

Hooray! Thanks for suggesting this Doodledog. I've just started watching and it's right up my street. smile

Happy to oblige grin

merlotgran Mon 19-May-25 18:08:10

I loved it.

grammargran Mon 19-May-25 19:13:50

It was sooooo good. Can also recommend 800 Words, another Aussie series if you get withdrawal symptoms at the end of Season 6.

Oldbat1 Mon 19-May-25 19:21:11

I also loved 800 words. Weve watched it twice. Our 16yr old GD loved it too.

grammargran Mon 19-May-25 20:24:04

Forgot to say 800 Words is Aussie/NZ which makes it even better!

suep1953 Mon 19-May-25 21:18:27

I loved this series

Allira Mon 19-May-25 21:43:42

I am enjoying this on Amazon Prime

Thank you for the tip; we started watching this years ago in Australia but only saw a few episodes. Now I know it's on Prime, I'll start from episode 1 again.

DD recommended a series called Janet King, also starring Marta Dusseldorp, but I'm not sure if that's available in the UK.

Washerwoman Mon 19-May-25 22:12:48

I only discovered this recently too and absolutely loved it.Felt a bit bereft when I finished it !Some really good acting and loved the period details and clothes

debbiemon123 Tue 20-May-25 08:32:15

What a great series , thoroughly enjoyed every episode . Recommended

Aveline Tue 20-May-25 11:23:14

I was bereft when I got to the end of the last series of 'Offspring'.

RedRidingHood Wed 21-May-25 15:57:38

I've not seen 800 words so will check it out.
In general I love Aussie drama. Not a period piece but I always recommend Wanted. It's a bit of a caper, very funny and sad with some fab female characters.

Doodledog Thu 22-May-25 12:21:31

for those who don't subscribe to Amazon, 800 Words is on STV Player, which is a free app. I haven't seen it as I'm still watching APTCH, but will check it out when it finishes.