Danny Dyers Eastenders character Mick Carter must have washed up on Aussie shores when we all thought he had drowned (actually I don't watch EE but I had read about his characters demise) anyway, here he is in fire blighted Melbourne, large as life and twice as Cockney, except here he's allowed to eff and jeff a bit as it's post watershed.
Basically the premise of the story is that a couple of old mates and their families meet up every year, only this year all sorts of issues are brought to the table, presumably they've never had any inkling of any of these issues in previous years. Add in the threat of becoming toast in a bush fire, and it's a recipe for disaster.
Unfortunately, apart from the daughters boyfriend Jett, there isn't a likeable or relatable character amongst them, and it's hard to feel any sympathy for them.
This story drags on over 4 episodes, lots of angst, all accompanied by a typical Aussie drama soundtrack, and really hammy acting.
The ending left me quite incredulous, I've lived in Australia and I know the SES and the Police there are not that dim.
It's like a hybrid of Eastenders and Neighbours.
Watch it, if like me you've nothing else to do, you're suffering with a heavy cold, and it's raining (again), but if you've got a life, go and live it and leave Mick Carter to his watery grave.
Basically the premise of the story is that a couple of old mates and their families meet up every year, only this year all sorts of issues are brought to the table, presumably they've never had any inkling of any of these issues in previous years. Add in the threat of becoming toast in a bush fire, and it's a recipe for disaster.
Unfortunately, apart from the daughters boyfriend Jett, there isn't a likeable or relatable character amongst them, and it's hard to feel any sympathy for them.
This story drags on over 4 episodes, lots of angst, all accompanied by a typical Aussie drama soundtrack, and really hammy acting.
The ending left me quite incredulous, I've lived in Australia and I know the SES and the Police there are not that dim.
It's like a hybrid of Eastenders and Neighbours.
Watch it, if like me you've nothing else to do, you're suffering with a heavy cold, and it's raining (again), but if you've got a life, go and live it and leave Mick Carter to his watery grave.