800 Words

2015

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Released: 15 September 2015 Ended
Producted By: South Pacific Pictures
Country: New Zealand
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: https://southpacificpictures.com/productions/details/725/800-Words
Synopsis

A recently widowed father, quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a top selling Sydney newspaper. Over the internet he buys a house on an impulse in a remote New Zealand seaside town. He then has to break the news to his two teenage kids who just lost their mum, and now face an even more uncertain future. But the colourful and inquisitive locals ensure his dream of a fresh start does not go to plan.

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aav_x This series was a surprise for me. I didn't realise how much I would love this and its feel good feeling it leaves you with. Highly recommend watching when you need a bit of a laugh but want something a little deeper as well. I love that it's Australian & New Zealand roots and the acting talent is one of the best to come on to Australian tv since McLeod daughters.I'm hoping for a 4th season!
dandhterrett For anyone who is from, lived, visited, NZ, then this show is a charming mix of people who are lost and find their way through others; relationships, communication and humour; family and friends are hard to navigate, especially teenagers, and the loss of a parent. Well done to all involved, this has been a great show to follow.
karihirvonen This is a real gem of a series, great comedy and even a bit drama about ordinary life in an interesting setting and location. I hope I haven't seen the last of this show by the end of season two...so producers: Please keep it coming! I suspect there are lots and lots of viewers feeling like I do all over the world.
Tuff Tofu The thing I like best of this heartfelt story is it's ending of each episode. It's where George Turner (Erik Thomson (Actor, Producer & Soundtrack) summarizes the day's events in exactly 800 words for his news column. Which is the balance of a widowed columnist raising his teenage son & daughter. They all aspire to overcome the death of their mother, his wife. All this while George conspicuous moves away from it all ... seemingly to be living "The Life of Riley". Apparently, one cannot get by with what people think and sometimes not caring becomes a dual edged sword. Very inspiring story with the things that makes you feel what makes us human (SMILE)