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Season 1 – Frayed

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A wealthy London housewife is forced to return to her hometown of Newcastle, Australia; upon her return home, she is forced to confront her difficult past that led her to leave as a teenager in the first place.
Frayed — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Frayed's intentionally cringe humor may be squirm-inducing, but solid performances and a surprisingly sweet center will keep viewers watching - even if it's through their fingers.

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Michael Idato Sydney Morning Herald 08/21/2020
Frayed wants to be a comedy but it's much darker, wonderfully melancholy and, occasionally, laugh out loud silly. Go to Full Review David Sexton London Evening Standard 08/21/2020
Frayed is rude, direct and often quite painful to watch, rather than readily funny. Go to Full Review Jasper Rees Daily Telegraph (UK) 08/21/2020
3/5
A bit like Sammy, Frayed doesn't quite know what it wants to be. Somewhere among the sibling squalls and pungent punchlines, there's an almost-touching comedy - or comedy-drama? - about the limits of self-reinvention. Go to Full Review Mandie Caroll Common Sense Media 08/21/2020
3/5
Teens will enjoy the young people's stories and seeing parents struggle to grow up, and adults will laugh and cringe as Sammy gets herself into absurd situations. A solid pick for older teens and adults. Go to Full Review Tara Ariano Primetimer 08/12/2020
Frayed is extremely watchable, and Kendall - whose performance earned her a BAFTA nomination this year - is the comedic force propelling it forward. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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papa W @papaWongie Jul 7 July 7 AustraliaYum. Season 3 please! See more Therese C 07/17/2024 Very clever. One of those shows that looks simple but second viewing realized how cleaver Sarah Kendall is. Well done everyone. I think when u get to the end u realize that some of the sillier bits were more poignant than u first thought. See more Cath M 07/06/2023 Great series, funny, well acted... it is definitely different with some inappropriate stuff, but still a great laugh. Well worth the watch! See more 11/22/2021 Flawed but ultimately lovable characters, awful 1980's hairstyle fits the scene, great cast, and a fast-paced narrative. Laugh-out-loud moments and unexpected twists. Loads of fun, an incredible gem. I am looking forward to season 2. See more 11/16/2021 Frayed is a refreshingly gritty, re-take on 1980's Australia. Series one delivers fast-paced storylines carried by a great cast. The characters are broken, real, loveable and funny. Tune in for the rich, irreverent humour and satisfying character development. Discover sets, costumes, hair, moustaches and cars that are akin to a museum exhibit for 80's sun-bleached Australia. Frayed is like 'A Country Practice' on acid. On a hot summer's day. When you are dying to get into the ocean. But there is a rip. Go on. You know you want to. See more 11/09/2021 Unexpected gem! Can't wait for season 3! See more Read all reviews
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Sarah Kendall

Sammy Cooper

Matt Passmore

Dan

Robert Webb

Rufus

Trystan Go

Bo

Diane Morgan

Fiona

Kerry Armstrong

Jean

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 26, 2019 A wealthy London housewife confronts her past when she's forced to return to her Australian hometown of Newcastle. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 3, 2019 Sammy gets a job with an old school mate, who is keen to punish her for the past; her ex-boyfriend, Dan, makes it clear he has not forgiven her either. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 10, 2019 Sammy goes snooping for evidence to blackmail Chris; Lenny pals up with a fellow misfit; a date lands Jean in hot water. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 17, 2019 Sammy pitches her partnership deal to Chris during a business trip to Sydney, but an incident in a casino puts her in an awkward situation. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 24, 2019 After a startling realization, Sammy aims to reclaim her worth by helping out at the school disco, but the dance soon turns into a debacle. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 31, 2019 Sammy gets good news about her husband's estate; as she plans an escape, things prove far more complicated than she imagined. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jennifer Leacey, Shaun Wilson
Screenwriter
Sarah Kendall
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date
Sep 26, 2019