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Miniseries – Upright

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In the middle of the Australian desert, two misfits attempt to transport a precious upright piano from one side of the country to the other.

Critics Reviews

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Cary Darling Houston Chronicle 08/17/2020
With "Upright," Minchin has made himself someone to watch. Go to Full Review Ben Travers IndieWire 08/07/2020
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The finale is so overloaded with melodrama, it threatens to topple the whole endeavor. The journey is what matters, and "Upright" is a little too reliant on getting to its destination. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail 01/29/2020
A strange, brittle series, with manic comic energy at times, it is deeply rewarding in the end - stick with it beyond the first episodes - and manages to be eloquent without being sentimental. Go to Full Review John Serba Decider 08/14/2020
Minchin and Alcock make a good road trip pair, and that's pretty much what Upright is all about. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrei D @RT74856639 Nov 25 Very Australian, kind of dumb at times, but incredibly heartfelt and very well acted See more PDX R @RT75346714 06/17/2025 I haven’t liked characters in a TV show that much in a long time. Good acting, great writing, and an all around thoroughly enjoyable show. See more Morgan M @RT79546764 05/31/2023 Incredibly funny with heart. Tim and Milly are both amazing in these roles. This show has best the best surprise since I've had since Ted Lasso. See more William S @RT59524980 03/21/2023 A surprisingly developed and well-thought-out series, Upright benefits greatly from its easygoing nature, humorous yet melancholy tone, and brilliant performances from its entire cast. See more greg m @GregFromCos 01/02/2023 Only criticism I had was thinking Milly looked anything close to 13. But absolutely loved the first series beyond that. See more Erwin P @commandZee 09/12/2022 It's worth the journey; funny but also poignant and sensitive. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Tim Minchin

Lucky Flynn

Milly Alcock

Meg

Ella Scott Lynch

Suzie Flynn

Rebecca Massey

Constable Stacey

Daniel Lapaine

Toby Flynn

Heather Mitchell

Jen Flynn

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 28, 2019 Day One After learning his mother has only days to live, Lucky Flynn embarks on a 4,000-km drive from Sydney to Perth to say his goodbyes. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 28, 2019 Day Two Lucky is in a hurry to see a doctor after he loses his pills, but Meg has other ideas. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 28, 2019 Day Three Meg is beside herself after she unexpectedly loses all of her and Lucky's money, and to make matters worse, they run out of gas. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 28, 2019 Day Four Meg and a reluctant Lucky join a campsite party, but the night takes a dark turn when Lucky discovers a suicide note. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 28, 2019 Day Five When Lucky wakes to find Meg has left with his piano, he's ready to admit defeat; but after getting bitten by a snake, he has a vision of his mother who urges him to keep going. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 28, 2019 Day Six Lucky decides to abandon his piano and take responsibility for Meg's welfare, but news about his mother sends him into a downward spiral. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 28, 2019 Day Seven After saying goodbye to Meg in Kalgoorlie, Lucky is arrested for the theft of the horse-float; but the horse-float owner decides to take justice into her own hands. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 28, 2019 Day Eight Arriving at the Flynn family home in Perth, Lucky gets a frosty reception from his brother; Meg finally learns why the piano was so important. Details

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Upright — Miniseries

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Season Info

Director
Matthew Saville, Tim Minchin
Executive Producer
Helen Bowden, Penny Win, Tim Minchin
Screenwriter
Tim Minchin, Chris Taylor, Kate Mulvany, Leon Ford
Network
SKYATHD
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date
Nov 28, 2019