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Season 1 – Mix Tape

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Daniel and Alison first fell in love as teenagers in Sheffield in 1989; years later they reconnect through their shared musical memories.

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Craig Mathieson Sydney Morning Herald Jul 23
3/5
Yes, the plot forcefully pushes these characters into bitter circumstances, but there's also a deeper recognition that sometimes a gesture, or an unspoken decision, or a great song, can add more than carefully crafted detail. Go to Full Review
Ben Dowell The Times (UK) Jul 16
2/5
The working class bonhomie simply felt forced and confected. As well-structured and pleasing to look at as this is, this mix tape is staying in my drawer. Go to Full Review
Lucy Mangan Guardian Jul 16
3/5
Mix Tape is full of impressive performances and hard work from everyone involved but it never quite catches fire. Or perhaps that’s just because, when I remember the first boy who made me a mix tape, I want to vomit into the nearest bin. Go to Full Review
Jude Rogers Observer (UK) Oct 9
Despite clunky dialogue, improbable plot points and too many shots of people gazing into the distance, there are some nice subtle details. Go to Full Review
Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Aug 4
5/5
Mix Tape wallows blissfully in the nostalgic afterglow of a teenage love affair. Go to Full Review
Eilis O'Hanlon Irish Independent Jul 17
Some viewers will no doubt succumb to Mix Tape’s charms, but I thought it was pretty dreadful. Don’t just take my word for it, though. Tune in to find out how dreadful it is for yourself. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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IrenaP P Nov 30 Loved the concept - I definitely fit into the target demographic but two things that are frustrating: 1) the mix tape concept unravels and is not well connected into the ending. The story is built on the mixed tape connection but this gets lost. 2) The Daniel O'Toole character is great, young and old. But the old and young Alison casting do not match well physically. The young Alison is excellent, but they just don't align in terms of colouring and accent. NB After the age of 8/9 it's very hard to lose an accent. it can get watered down but the Sheffield undertone should still be there. It's the details that undermine what is a lovely concept with a banging soundtrack. See more A S Sep 3 this is difficult. it's a quality production; well directed and produced. but the content is very painful; a romance is attractive, even with such a questionable plot, but there is so much damage, pain and trauma, both within and collaterally, from this one that I can't like it. See more Anne Aug 21 I loved this. I grew up in Australia and was a teen when this was set. The soundtrack represented my teenage soundtrack and how important mixtapes were in the 1980s and 90s. The acting was great especially the young Allison and Dan. See more Stevie C Aug 15 Nostalgic and heartbreaking in just the right measures. Perfectly captures the excitement of falling in love and takes you on a ride of high and lows. So it's all a little bit contrived, but it does not take away from the overall joy this series brings. And if you're a Gen Xer who was into music as a kid you'll devour it. See more Jane M Jul 27 Absolutely loved this. Extremely well cast, poignant and lovely. Will recommend See more Allison B Jul 25 I really enjoyed this miniseries, the characters were likeable, the acting was good and the music was great taking me back in time. See more Read all reviews
Mix Tape — Season 1

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 12, 2025 In Sheffield in 1989, teenagers Daniel and Alison meet at a house party and bond over their shared love for music; the relationship they forge that night follows them forever. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 19, 2025 In Sheffield in 1989, Daniel and Alison's relationship is beginning in earnest; as they trade mixtapes back and forth, their passion for music and feelings for one another continue to grow. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 26, 2025 Daniel and Alison first fell in love as teenagers in Sheffield in 1989; years later they reconnect through their shared musical memories. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 3, 2025 Daniel and Alison first fell in love as teenagers in Sheffield in 1989; years later they reconnect through their shared musical memories. Details
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Season Info

Director
Lucy Gaffy
Executive Producer
Alison Hurbert-Burns, Lana Greenhalgh, David Fortier, Ivan Schneeberg, Nick Nantell, Erik Pack, Clare Mirabello
Screenwriter
Jo Spain
Network
BINGEAU
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date
Jun 12, 2025