More than This (TV series)

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More than This
Genre Drama
Created by
  • Olivia Deeble
  • Luka Gracie
Written byOlivia Deeble
Directed by
  • John Sheedy
  • Kate Gorman
StarringOlivia Deeble
ComposerKelly Ryall
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Jason Haigh-Ellery
  • Kate Gorman
  • Charmaine Gorman
  • David Devjak
  • Bernadette O'Mahony
Producers
  • Kate Gorman
  • Charmaine Gorman
CinematographyBrad Francis
EditorMichael Puglisi
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time24 minutes
Production companyBaby Banksia
Original release
Network Paramount+
Release4 March 2022 (2022-03-04)

More Than This is an Australian drama television series that was released on Paramount+ on 4 March 2022. The series was written by teen actor Olivia Deeble and co-created with Luka Gracie both of whom also star in this series.

Contents

Premise

The series explores issues facing Australian teenagers, including bullying, body image, relationships and sexuality. [1]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Roll Call"John SheedyOlivia Deeble4 March 2022 (2022-03-04)
2"Alex"John SheedyOlivia Deeble4 March 2022 (2022-03-04)
3"Zali and Jamie"John SheedyOlivia Deeble4 March 2022 (2022-03-04)
4"Leon and Mr E"Kate GormanOlivia Deeble4 March 2022 (2022-03-04)
5"Charlotte"Kate GormanOlivia Deeble4 March 2022 (2022-03-04)
6"The Party"Kate GormanOlivia Deeble4 March 2022 (2022-03-04)

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References

  1. "Teen drama More Than This coming to Paramount+ in 2022". Mediaweek. 2 December 2021.