Single, Out

Single, Out is outrageously good at what it's doing, writer director Lee Galea clearly has an extremely articulated and experienced grasp on the world and emotions he's creating and putting on the screen. The visuals and the writing are procured in such a way that allows everyone and everything to shine, leaving you wanting more at the end of every episode.

The real fun of this series is the great performances within it, Will Hutchins and Steven Christou just to name a couple bring such sensationally dynamic and layered characters to life, which makes every scene such a joy to watch.

The series doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon which is extremely exciting for the world!!

Move over, Heartstopper (we love your British ways, but this one is for us Down Under)! This Aussie-born series really captures the heart of current LGBTIAQ+ culture. Coming out being a normal experience for some, a secret side for others, and an issue for the old guard to embrace.

The ups and downs that Adam embraces as he comes out, cultivates what he thought was first love (awww!), discovers the gay scene, feels the pain of a fast relationship crumble, and finds himself and the attraction that others have form him, all makes for a series that is too short in time per episode (!) and makes the viewer crave more. Adam's friends and family also explore their sex lives, some more business-like than others... and Marco, you catty car-wash boss!

A fitting show in time for Sydney World Pride, and to see onboard Qantas. The NSFW scenes definitely make for interesting eye-turns from the passenger behind you!

Single, Out from director Lee Galea, is a fresh feel-good Aussie series that captivates viewers on a journey through the relatable trials and tribulations of young romance, whilst embracing the love, compassion, support and resilience of the LGBTQI+ community.

The series features stellar performances from an array of young talent, most notably the series lead Will Hutchins (Adam) and his supportive yet fragile on-screen brother Steven Christou (Clayton). You can't help but fall in love with their characters and follow their journeys as the series progresses.

Not only does Single, Out tackle the issues of modern love and relationships with family and friends but also the dilemma many young people face when exploring their sexuality and making the decision to "come out" in today's changing world.

This 6-part series is beautifully crafted, filmed and delivered making it extremely easy to binge (which I did myself on a recent Qantas flight). A credit to Galea and the team.

Like many others, I look forward to seeing the characters and their storylines evolve further in a highly-anticipated second series.

I really wanted to like this series, but its shortcomings are just too severe. In the past I have enjoyed many comedies from Australia (Rosehaven remains an all-time favourite), but this series is hindered by weak writing and some shockingly poor acting. Each season seems progressively worse than the last. The first season was the strongest, season two quite a bit weaker and season three is painful to sit through. The dialog is long winded and often pointless, and the actors are clearly untrained and inexperienced, making many scenes difficult to endure. I understand the patriotic support by some Aussie reviewers, but this is no Heartstopper. Not even close.

Single, Out is a rare sort of show when it comes to its portrayal of queerness. It is both realistic and quirky, fun and sentimental, and ripe with nuances not typically portrayed in coming-of-age stories about the queer community.

Single, Out tells the story of Adam, a young man trying to balance his hidden sexuality, ambitions and complicated family life. The show does not fall into the familiar tropes of similar shows, as it is so much more than a "coming out" show. It takes time to explore the complications of each character in a realistic and relatable light after Adam has outed himself.

A wonderful cast, consistently terrific writing and beautiful direction make for a cinematic experience as one follows Adam in his journey to find romance, explore himself and connect with the people he cares most about. The raw empowerment the show presents in each episode make for a binge worthy series you won't soon forget.