Spirited (series 2)

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Spirited
Series 2
No. of episodes10
Release
Original network W
Original release20 July 2011 (2011-07-20)
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The second series of Spirited , an Australian drama television series, aired on 20 July 2011. [1] The season concluded after 10 episodes. [2]

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Spirited follows dentist Suzy Darling (Claudia Karvan), who walks away from a loveless marriage and into an old apartment block that is inhabited by the ghost of a 1980s English rock star Henry Mallet (Matt King). [3] Suzy had been married to husband Steve Darling (Rodger Corser) for 15 years and they have two children son Elvis (Louis Fowler), 13, and daughter Verity (Charlie Hancock), 8. Belinda Bromilow also stars as Suzy's sister Jonquil. [4]

Cast

Regular

Episodes

No. in
series		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
91"Changes"Stuart McDonaldJacquelin Perske20 July 2011 (2011-07-20)
Henry Mallet returns to the Elysian with a group of new ghosts whose fun and games create trouble for Suzy's personal and professional life.
102"Time After Time"Stuart McDonaldJacquelin Perske27 July 2011 (2011-07-27)
Henry's attempts at trying to remedy the ghost situation hits a snag and Potter the cat goes to some extraordinary lengths to help him put things right.
113"Alone with You"Michael James RowlandTony McNamara3 August 2011 (2011-08-03)
Suzy finds herself the object of a new, powerful and charismatic ghost's attention but his designs on her prove more sinister than sexy when his shocking past is exposed.
124"Blood Sugar Sex Magik"Michael James RowlandJacquelin Perske & Lally Katz10 August 2011 (2011-08-10)
Henry accidentally possesses Zac and rediscovers the sensuous joys of a living, breathing body, including cheese, smoking, beer and, hopefully, sex.
135"Sweet Child O'Mine"Jonathan TeplitzkyTony McNamara17 August 2011 (2011-08-17)
Suzy and Henry try internet dating to find a suitable candidate for Henry to possess. Meanwhile, Jonquil must cope with the return of her adored, long lost mother.
146"If You See Her, Say Hello"Jonathan TeplitzkyAlice Bell24 August 2011 (2011-08-24)
Henry is unconcerned that ghosts are disappearing but that is until they realise Rita's pretty new friend is getting a thrill from 'liberating' spirits.
157"Dancing in the Dark" Jonathan Brough Jessica Redenbach31 August 2011 (2011-08-31)
Suzy discovers she has more in common with her long lost mother than she could have imagined, which leads to an astonishing revelation for Suzy and Henry.
168"The Real Thing"Jonathan BroughTommy Murphy7 September 2011 (2011-09-07)
An elderly, flesh and blood Henry Mallet turns up on Zac's doorstep, claiming he never died.
179"Yesterday's Hero"Rowan WoodsIan Meadows14 September 2011 (2011-09-14)
When Zac gets busy consulting on the biopic of Henry's life, Jonquil is inspired to host a 'healing ceremony' for the King's victims, but it comes with unexpected results.
1810"I'll Close My Eyes"Rowan WoodsJacquelin Perske21 September 2011 (2011-09-21)
Henry's world crumbles when he and Suzy learn The Elysian must be demolished. The two are forced to extreme lengths to save Henry from going down with it.

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References

  1. ↑ Knox, David. "Returning: Spirited – TV Tonight". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  2. ↑ "AUSTAR". AUSTAR. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  3. ↑ "Claudia Karvan to star in new Australian drama called Spirited". News.com.au. 21 April 2009. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  4. ↑ Knox, David (26 October 2009). "Cameras roll on Spirited – TV Tonight". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
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