Girl vs. Boy

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Girl vs. Boy
Genre Teen situation comedy
Comedy drama
Written by Martha Hardy Ward
Paul Yates
David Stubbs &
Thomas Robins
Directed byDavid Stubbs & Thomas Robins
Starring Courtney Abbot
Carolyn Dando
Emma Draper
Abby Damen
Will Robertson
Josh McKenzie
Nathan Brabender
Chris Parker
Country of originNew Zealand
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes21
Production
Running time30 minutes
Production companies KHF Media
NZ on Air
TVNZ
Original release
Network TV2
Release2012 (2012)

Girl vs. Boy is a New Zealand teen situation comedy filmed in Seatoun, Wellington and produced by KHF Media, NZ on Air and TVNZ. The series takes place in the perfect, tight knit suburb of The Bay, where the dramatic breakup of Hailey (Carolyn Dando) and Tim (Josh McKenzie) has divided the whole community which leaves Maxine (Courtney Abbot), a self-proclaimed 'love-detective,' to investigate the breakup, settle the conflict and reunite the tight knit community. [1] [2]

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In the second season, the bay is keen to maintain its reputation in New Zealand's happiest suburb competition. The bay tries everything it can to make Maxine and Jack the happy poster couple for its campaign. This time it is Maxine's own love life that is out in the open, and aired on national tv.

In the third season, the new principal wants to divide girls and boys at school. Maxine and her friends must work out why the principal is on this mission, and her history with the people of the bay. School camp is a key event, as well as Student elections, with Max, Olaf, Grayson and Gina all running for a position.

Characters

The adults have distinct personalities. Max's Mum is a psychologist who is very emotional, caring and quirky. Max's Dad is also a psychologist, and occurs in season 3. Tim's father loves attention and tells people about his acting ability, often competing for the limelight with Al. Tim's mother works on the oil rig, and her main presence occurs through skype. Hailey's Dad is sensitive and serious. Al, the owner of the video shop, knows every film reference and likes to get involved with the Bay's drama. The Principal, Ms King, is strict and angry, but has a softer side as revealed through her relationship with Al.

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References

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  2. "KHF / Projects / Reservoir Hill". Archived from the original on 17 September 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2013.