Year Of

Based on the promos, I thought this show would be too teen-focused for me, but I gave it a go anyway since it'a Australian and, after four episodes, have been pleasantly surprised. Being a lot older than the teens in the show, at first I was a bit nonplussed by their relentless and sometimes destructive energy. But after a couple of episodes they start to grow on you as you get to know them.

I'm up to episode four and am not entirely sure where the story is headed but it's fun to follow along and see what happens, without being tied down by expectations of a specific plot style. It has some very touching moments interspersed with funny bits, as well as some quite confronting scenes.

Although it's set at the same fictional high school as Bump, it doesn't seem to be a spin-off, as I could only detect one common character - and that a minor one. I think it benefits from that, as spin-offs rarely succeed, being constrained by what has gone before, and the expectations of watchers of the previous show.

Overall, so far good entertainment and looking forward to finding out what happens next.

I find it best to space out the viewings on this one rather than binge them. It gives it time to sink in.

But the episodes are quite short (which I also like), so two at a time works for me.

I can see what they are trying to do but it just doesn't quite get there IMHO. At points I've grappled with whether what's happening is a realistic depiction but then again who am I to judge.....overall I enjoyed watching it enough but it isn't groundbreaking. I do feel they capture the struggles and flightyness (sp?) of teens yet teen dramas have been done a lot so yeah the bar is high (and also it is a pastime of mine to critique fodder like this haha). First impressions: teens on drugs partying meh seen it before, I was almost not going to watch beyond ep 1.... Then it gets heavier and then I was like am I in the mood for this downer content? Alas I watched on.... Now I've watched the whole first series. Yeah I'll forget it but I'll probably still tune in to S02 if/when it comes around.

As an Aussie entering my 20's I found this show refreshing and addictive. The writers did so well in showing what it is really like to be a teen in this generation. My partner who isn't a fan of drama shows (I'll never understand that,) actually loved 'year of' to the point we binged it all in one night. In only the first 2 episodes he turned to me and said "my heart is actually hurting. I feel like these are my friends, like I've known them for years." I thought that was a perfect description of how the writers and directors are able to connect your emotions through the screen from the very beginning. Begging for a season 2!!!

Show beautifully captures the essence of growing up in Australia. A world where the side-swiping complexities of coming of age unfold among a diverse group of students and adults. From tear-jerking lows into giddying highs.

Genuine and relatable. Great writing makes for wry chuckling amongst the darker moments, and a salty aftertaste amongst the brighter ones. Lovable cast bring depth and authenticity to their characters.

Year Of is a time capsule of modern Australian youth, well done Stan for comissioning some great local content. Looking forward to more of the same.

Didn't want it to end!

I really liked this show! I found it such a great mix of heartwarming, sadness, drama and comedy all wrapped up in one. It's nice to see a realistic depiction of high school in Australia.

I found the characters really intriguing and was sucked into their world. While it's been a while since I was in high school it brought me right back to those days and all the feelings that come along with growing up. The excitement of new loves, the challenges thrown your way, heartbreak and figuring out who you are are all things we experience in high school and "Year Of" dives right into.

I binged the whole season in a few days and ready for season 2!!