Mid-life crisis meets off-leash chaos in this awkward, heartwarming six-episode hug.
27 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestIt's the day of Samantha and Steve's wedding. Roland is thrilled to have Mia home again but distracted by his growing feelings for Samantha.
In the grip of a mid-life crisis, Roland meets the eternal optimist Samantha and her life-loving group of dog-parkers. As Roland begrudgingly keeps returning to the park, he realises he might need a community to belong to.
Acting
Celia Pacquola's chaotic optimism weaponized against Leon Ford's grump.
Writing
Crackling Australian wit that stings then hugs you.
Creators
Leon Ford, Amanda Higgs
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Leon Ford and Celia Pacquola developed this after collaborating on Rosehaven—their comedic tension is years in the making.
The show quietly interrogates Australian masculinity through Roland's resistance to emotional openness—a sadly rare TV focus on middle-aged male friendship.
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