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'Offspring' is a loveable Australian series with a great blend of drama and comedy and a strong ensemble cast. Offspring was hugely popular in Australia upon airing, especially due to the nation's love of main character Nina Proudman, played by the award winning Asher Keddie.
The show centres on Nina, an unlucky in love obstectrician, living in Melbourne, and her life balancing her career, romances and fabulously messy family relationships. Offspring has a strong identity and feel, including quirky flashback and fantasy scenes, music, wacky opening titles, trendy fashion (Nina has been called the Carrie Bradshaw of Australia for her ability to inspire the public to buy her looks) and utilised the street art look and historic buildings of Fitzroy in Melbourne.
The first season was a little slow, but by Season 2 it felt like the show knew what it was and carried on strongly until Season 5. The stars, especially Asher and Kat Stewart, who played Nina's sister Billie, were brilliant at balancing the lighter humour of the show with the sad, emotional scenes, especially in Season 4-5. Offspring went on a two year hiatus after Season 5 and then returned for a 6th and 7th season. Personally I think Season 6-7 were unnecessary and the Season 5 finale tied up the show beautifully.
Enjoy, grab some comfort food and maybe a few tissues and bingewatch one of Australia's most loved shows!
The show centres on Nina, an unlucky in love obstectrician, living in Melbourne, and her life balancing her career, romances and fabulously messy family relationships. Offspring has a strong identity and feel, including quirky flashback and fantasy scenes, music, wacky opening titles, trendy fashion (Nina has been called the Carrie Bradshaw of Australia for her ability to inspire the public to buy her looks) and utilised the street art look and historic buildings of Fitzroy in Melbourne.
The first season was a little slow, but by Season 2 it felt like the show knew what it was and carried on strongly until Season 5. The stars, especially Asher and Kat Stewart, who played Nina's sister Billie, were brilliant at balancing the lighter humour of the show with the sad, emotional scenes, especially in Season 4-5. Offspring went on a two year hiatus after Season 5 and then returned for a 6th and 7th season. Personally I think Season 6-7 were unnecessary and the Season 5 finale tied up the show beautifully.
Enjoy, grab some comfort food and maybe a few tissues and bingewatch one of Australia's most loved shows!
I was drawn to 'Janet King' after watching Marta Dusseldorp's performance in 'Jack Irish' and also 'A Place To Call Home'. I saw Janet King before its predecessor, 'Crownies' and have reviewed that title as well.
Janet King is a well written, tightly controlled, gripping legal drama thriller with 3 seasons focusing on different cases. Marta is excellent as Janet, portraying the confident, gutsy crown prosecutor and high profile figure, while also nailing the vulnerable side of the character. The supporting cast all do a fantastic job and it is great to see the development of the characters from Crownies, now all more experienced, confident and with greater work ethics in their roles. These characters appear at different points during the three seasons.
Season 1 was particularly excellent, with twists and turns, a fast pace and brilliant performances from all involved. Season 2 was also well written and acted. Unfortunately Season 3 was a bit of a let down compared to the high intensity of the other seasons. If it wasn't for this, I would've probably rated this show 9/10.
There are many familiar Australian actors and actresses in this show, particularly who have popped up from time to time in 'McLeod's Daughters'. The pace and intensity of Janet King makes you want to come back for more. A very bingeworthy watch!
Janet King is a well written, tightly controlled, gripping legal drama thriller with 3 seasons focusing on different cases. Marta is excellent as Janet, portraying the confident, gutsy crown prosecutor and high profile figure, while also nailing the vulnerable side of the character. The supporting cast all do a fantastic job and it is great to see the development of the characters from Crownies, now all more experienced, confident and with greater work ethics in their roles. These characters appear at different points during the three seasons.
Season 1 was particularly excellent, with twists and turns, a fast pace and brilliant performances from all involved. Season 2 was also well written and acted. Unfortunately Season 3 was a bit of a let down compared to the high intensity of the other seasons. If it wasn't for this, I would've probably rated this show 9/10.
There are many familiar Australian actors and actresses in this show, particularly who have popped up from time to time in 'McLeod's Daughters'. The pace and intensity of Janet King makes you want to come back for more. A very bingeworthy watch!
'Crownies' is an Australian legal drama mainly centering on five young solicitors who juggle difficult cases alongside their love lives and friendships.
Crownies is the first introduction to the characters that later appear in 3 seasons of 'Janet King', a spin off more along the genre of legal thriller. However I did see the shows out of order, watching Janet King first, and found that watching it this way didn't effect the story too much, but it did offer a chance to reflect on how far the characters develop from the start of their careers in Crownies, compared to as they gain experience and confidence in Janet King.
Crownies flips in tone from light hearted banter, emphasis on the character's love lives and then difficult cases that tug at the heartstrings. Despite this unevenness in tone, the characters are all intriguing and viewers will likely connect with one, if not all of them. For me, I found the scenes between a hapless Richard and Judge Walker particularly entertaining, along with the bromance between Ben and Richard and the tight friendships between Lina and Erin and Tatum and Richard.
While definitely in a different realm to its successor, Crownies does start off weak, but builds in drama and sustenance over the course of the season. Don't write this show off, it sets up things nicely for Janet King.
Crownies is the first introduction to the characters that later appear in 3 seasons of 'Janet King', a spin off more along the genre of legal thriller. However I did see the shows out of order, watching Janet King first, and found that watching it this way didn't effect the story too much, but it did offer a chance to reflect on how far the characters develop from the start of their careers in Crownies, compared to as they gain experience and confidence in Janet King.
Crownies flips in tone from light hearted banter, emphasis on the character's love lives and then difficult cases that tug at the heartstrings. Despite this unevenness in tone, the characters are all intriguing and viewers will likely connect with one, if not all of them. For me, I found the scenes between a hapless Richard and Judge Walker particularly entertaining, along with the bromance between Ben and Richard and the tight friendships between Lina and Erin and Tatum and Richard.
While definitely in a different realm to its successor, Crownies does start off weak, but builds in drama and sustenance over the course of the season. Don't write this show off, it sets up things nicely for Janet King.