Love Me (Australian TV series)

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Love Me
Genre Drama
Written by
Directed by
Starring
Country of originAustralia
Original language
  • English
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producers
  • Michael Brooks
  • Hamish Lewis
  • Brian Walsh
  • Alison Hurbert-Burns
  • Lana Greenhalgh
Producers
  • Nicole O'Donohue
  • Polly Staniford
  • Angie Fielder
Running time45 Minutes
Production companies
  • Warner Bros. International Television Australia
  • Aquarius Films
Original release
Network
Release26 December 2021 (2021-12-26) 
present

Love Me (styled: LOVE ME) is an Australian drama series and the first original production of streaming service Binge. [1] Set in Melbourne, Victoria, Love Me is a story about love, loss and relationship complexity for the father, daughter and son of a contemporary, middle-class Australian family. Triggered by the death of the disabled mother, cared for by the father at home for some years, the three stumble in their lives, eventually finding themselves and each other.

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The season one, six-part series is directed by Emma Freeman with lead writer Alison Bell, and writers Leon Ford, Adele Vuko and Blake Ayshford. [2] Season two was announced in June 2022 and premiered on 6 April 2023. [3] [4]

The ensemble cast includes Hugo Weaving, [5] Bojana Novakovic, William Lodder and Sarah Peirse along with Bob Morley, Heather Mitchell, Celia Pacquola, Mitzi Ruhlmann and Shalom Brune-Franklin.

Love Me is produced by Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford of Aquarius Films and Executive Produced by Michael Brooks and Hamish Lewis (Warner Bros.). Executive Producers for the FOXTEL Group are Brian Walsh, Alison Hurbert-Burns and Lana Greenhalgh.

Based on the acclaimed Swedish series, Älska mig, created by Josephine Bornebusch. [6]

Cast

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
1 6December 26, 2021 (2021-12-26)
2 6April 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)

Season 1 (2021)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Episode 1" Emma Freeman Alison Bell December 26, 2021 (2021-12-26)
Three members of the one family have confronting, joyous and heart-warming experiences of love as they deal with the complexity of their personal relationships.
22"Episode 2" Emma Freeman Leon Ford December 26, 2021 (2021-12-26)
It's Christine's funeral. Glen, Clara and Aaron have very different emotional responses to their grief which propels them each on a new path.
33"Episode 3" Emma Freeman Blake AyshfordDecember 26, 2021 (2021-12-26)
Glen's holiday is turning in to something unexpectedly enjoyable, Clara goes on a date with Peter and Aaron can't believe everyone is moving on from his mother's death so soon.
44"Episode 4" Emma Freeman Adele VukoDecember 26, 2021 (2021-12-26)
As life and love starts to flourish for Glen, Clara and Aaron, they're each momentarily jolted back a step to reconsider their choices.
55"Episode 5" Emma Freeman Alison Bell December 26, 2021 (2021-12-26)
After scattering the ashes of their Mum, Clara and Aaron meet their Dad's new love and their own relationships take yet another turn.
66"Episode 6" Emma Freeman Leon Ford December 26, 2021 (2021-12-26)
Glen and Anita prepare for the wedding, while Aaron receives some news that threatens his new relationship with Jesse and Clara tries to work things out with Peter.

Season 2 (2023)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
71"Episode 1"Bonnie Moir Leon Ford April 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)
Aaron is about to become a father while Glen is enjoying life with his new wife Anita. Inspired by this, Clara and Peter decide to embark on their own journey to becoming parents.
82"Episode 2"Bonnie MoirTamara AsmarApril 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)
Anita's mysterious phone calls cause Greg's suspicions. In the meantime, Peter and Clara invite Peter's ex for dinner which causes a heated confrontation after which Peter demands a paternity test.
93"Episode 3"Bonnie Moir Celia Pacquola April 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)
Glen is faced with a mysterious man in Anita's life. In the meantime, Peter and Anita face challenges having to navigate and the pressure of making a baby.
104"Episode 4"Bonnie MoirAdele VukoApril 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)
Under enormous pressure Glen's, Clara's, and Aaron's relationships collapse, and they each feel isolated and alone.
115"Episode 5"Bonnie Moir Leon Ford April 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)
Clara's and Peter's relationship is strained after a turbulent experience, but a rescue mission in Sorrento get Glen and Peter together and makes them reflect on their actions and their relationships.
126"Episode 6"Bonnie MoirTamara AsmarApril 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)
While the Mathieson family is preparing to sell off the family home, positive changes are happening in each of their relationships.

Production

Love Me is a Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia production in association with Aquarius Films for the FOXTEL Group. Major production investment from Screen Australia and financed with support from Film Victoria through production investment and the Regional Location Assistance Fund. The series will be produced by Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford (Aquarius Films) and Executive Produced by Michael Brooks and Hamish Lewis (Warner Bros.) Brian Walsh, Alison Hurbert-Burns and Lana Greenhalgh (FOXTEL Group). [7]

On the eve of the Australian TV Week 2022 Logie Awards, where Love Me received seven nominations, Binge announced a second season. [3]

Awards

2022 Australian TV Week Logie Awards nominations: Most Outstanding Actor, Most Outstanding Drama Program, Most Outstanding Drama Series, Most Outstanding Supporting Actress, Grammy Kennedy Most Popular New Talent, Most Popular Actress, Most Popular Actor. [3]

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