Back to the Rafters
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Back to the Rafters | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Created by | Bevan Lee |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Julie McGauran |
| Producer | Chris Martin-Jones |
| Production company | Seven Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | 17 September 2021 |
| Related | |
| Packed to the Rafters (2008–2013) | |
.jpg)
Back to the Rafters is an Australian family comedy-drama television series which premiered on the Amazon Prime Video on September 17, 2021.[1][2] The series is a spin-off and sequel to Packed to the Rafters, which aired on Seven Network from 2008 to 2013.
In October 2021, the series was officially cancelled by Amazon after one season.[3]
Back to the Rafters is set six years after the end of Packed to the Rafters. Dave and Julie have created a new life in the country with youngest daughter Ruby, while the older Rafter children face new challenges and Grandpa Ted struggles to find his place. As Dave enjoys his new-found freedom, Julie must reconcile her responsibilities to the family.[4]
Production
In September 2019, it was reported the cast members were in discussion to revive the series for a 2020 season under the working title Back to the Rafters.[5] The series will not air on Seven Network, instead it will be placed on Amazon Prime Video,[6] which was confirmed in December 2019, along with the return of Rebecca Gibney, Erik Thomson, Jessica Marais, Hugh Sheridan, Angus McLaren, Michael Caton and George Houvardas.[7] Filming commenced in Sydney in 2020.[8]
In February 2020, Jessica Marais dropped out of the series for personal reasons.[9][10] In March 2020, it was announced Georgina Haig would take over the role of Rachel Rafter.[11]
Production of the series was stopped in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[12] It resumed in September 2020 and filming was completed on 2 October 2020.[13]
Cast
Main
- Rebecca Gibney as Julie Rafter
- Erik Thomson as Dave Rafter
- Hugh Sheridan as Ben Rafter
- Angus McLaren as Nathan Rafter
- Georgina Haig as Rachel Rafter
- Willow Speers as Ruby Rafter
- HaiHa Le as Cassie Rafter
- Kasper Frost as Edward Rafter
- Michael Caton as Ted Taylor
- George Houvardas as Nick 'Carbo' Karandonis
- Aaron L. McGrath as Paddo Steel
Guests
- Libby Tanner as Tessa Blake (5 episodes)
- Bruce Spence as Charles Whiteman (4 episodes)
- Mercia Deane-Johns as Mrs Spade (2 episode)
- Hannah Marshall as Retta Schembri Karandonis (1 episode)
- Merridy Eastman as Donna Mackey (5 episodes)
- Ezekiel Simat as Justin Gavin (3 episodes)
- Rose Riley as Anna Davis (6 episodes)
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kung Pao Chicken" | Jeremy Sims | Bevan Lee | 17 September 2021 |
| 2 | "Cross Currents" | Jeremy Sims | Bevan Lee | 17 September 2021 |
| 3 | "Issues Management" | Lynn Hegarty | Margaret Wilson | 17 September 2021 |
| 4 | "The Most Together One in the Family" | Lynn Hegarty | Trent Atkinson | 17 September 2021 |
| 5 | "Pounded" | Catherine Millar | Katherine Thomson | 17 September 2021 |
| 6 | "Pinch Me Linda" | Catherine Millar | Bevan Lee | 17 September 2021 |
Home media
It was announced by Via Vision Entertainment in May 2022 that they would be releasing the Back To The Rafters on DVD.
| DVD name | Format | Ep # | Discs | Region 4 (Australia) | Special features | Distributors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back To The Rafters (Season 01) | DVD | 6 | 2 | 20 July 2022 | N/A | Via Vision Entertainment & Madman Entertainment |
