Love Me (TV series)
Australian drama television series
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Love Me is an Australian drama series and the first original production of streaming service Binge, that premiered on 26 December 2021. Set in Melbourne, Love Me is a story about love, loss, and relationship complexity for the father, daughter, and son of a contemporary, middle-class Australian family. 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. Season two premiered on 6 April 2023.
- Alison Bell
- Leon Ford
- Adele Vuko
- Brendan Phillips
- Blake Ayshford
- Bojana Novakovic
- Hugo Weaving
- Will Lodder
- Bob Morley
- Heather Mitchell
- Sarah Peirse
- Mitzi Ruhlmann
- Shalom Brune-Franklin
- Celia Pacquola
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| Genre | Drama |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
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| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Running time | 45 Minutes |
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| Release | 26 December 2021 – present |
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The ensemble cast includes Hugo Weaving, 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.
Premise
Love Me is a story about relationship complexity for the father, daughter, and son of the Mathieson family, who are middle-class Australians living in Melbourne. Triggered by the death of the disabled mother, cared for by the father at home for some years, the three stumble in their lives. The premise is that finding each other in such a situation is a slow process.
In series 1, Clara, a doctor, (Bojana Novakovic), Aaron (William Lodder), a 20-something law student, and their father Glenn (Hugo Weaving) are introduced, each with romantic entanglements. Melbourne scenes and occasionally Sorrento figure strongly in the series.[1]
Series 2 picks up nine months later with new challenges in their romantic relationships. Clara and partner Peter are trying to have a baby. Aaron is now a father to a baby with ex-girlfriend Ella (Shalom Brune-Franklin). Glenn's new partner is Anita (Heather Mitchell).[2]
Cast
Main / regular
- Bojana Novakovic as Clara Mathieson
- Hugo Weaving as Glen Mathieson
- William Lodder as Aaron Mathieson
- Bob Morley as Peter K
- Heather Mitchell as Anita
- Sarah Peirse as Christine Mathieson
- Mitzi Ruhlmann as Jesse
- Shalom Brune-Franklin as Ella
- Celia Pacquola as Sacha
- John Augustine Sharp as Max
Guests
- Georgina Naidu as Sonia (2 episodes)
- Kym Gyngell as Richard (4 episodes)
- Louise Siversen as Judith (2 episodes)
- Phoenix Raei as Johan (2 episodes)
Episodes
Series overview
Season 1 (2021)
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| 1 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Emma Freeman | Alison Bell | 26 December 2021 | |
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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. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Emma Freeman | Leon Ford | 26 December 2021 | |
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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. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Emma Freeman | Blake Ayshford | 26 December 2021 | |
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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. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Emma Freeman | Adele Vuko | 26 December 2021 | |
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As life and love starts to flourish for Glen, Clara and Aaron, they're each momentarily jolted back a step to reconsider their choices. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Emma Freeman | Alison Bell | 26 December 2021 | |
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After scattering the ashes of their Mum, Clara and Aaron meet their Dad's new love and their own relationships take yet another turn. | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Emma Freeman | Leon Ford | 26 December 2021 | |
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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 | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 7 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Bonnie Moir | Leon Ford | 6 April 2023 | |
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Aaron is about to become a father while Glen is enjoying life with his new wife Anita. Inspired by that, Clara and Peter decide to embark on their own journey to becoming parents. | ||||||
| 8 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Bonnie Moir | Tamara Asmar | 6 April 2023 | |
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Anita's mysterious phone calls cause Glen'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. | ||||||
| 9 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Bonnie Moir | Celia Pacquola | 6 April 2023 | |
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Glen is faced with a mysterious man in Anita's life. In the meantime, Peter and Clara face challenges having to navigate and the pressure of making a baby. | ||||||
| 10 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Bonnie Moir | Adele Vuko | 6 April 2023 | |
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Under enormous pressure the relationships of Glen, Clara, and Aaron collapse, and they each feel isolated and alone. | ||||||
| 11 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Bonnie Moir | Leon Ford | 6 April 2023 | |
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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. | ||||||
| 12 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Bonnie Moir | Tamara Asmar | 6 April 2023 | |
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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 based on the acclaimed Swedish series, Älska mig created by Josephine Bornebusch.[3]
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 is produced by Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford (Aquarius Films) and executive produced by Michael Brooks and Hamish Lewis (Warner Bros.) Brian Walsh, Alison Hurbert-Burnside, and Lana Greenhalgh (Foxtel).[4]
Set in Melbourne, Victoria, season one was shot during 2021.[5] 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.[citation needed]
Broadcast
The first season premiered on Binge on 26 December 2021.[6][7]
On the eve of the Australian TV Week 2022 Logie Awards, where Love Me received seven nominations, Binge announced a second season. Season two premiered on 6 April 2023.[8][9]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Casting Guild of Australia Awards | Best Casting in a TV Miniseries or Telemovie | Nathan Lloyd | Nominated | [10] |
| AACTA Awards | Best Drama Series | Hamish Lewis, Michael Brooks, Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford; Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia / Binge, Foxtel | Nominated | [11] | |
| Best Casting | Nathan Lloyd | Nominated | |||
| Best Direction in Drama or Comedy | Emma Freeman | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay in Television | Adele Vuko | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design in Television | Josephine Ford | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design in Television | Cappi Ireland | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography in Television | Earle Dresner | Nominated | |||
| Best Lead Actor in a Drama | Hugo Weaving | Nominated | |||
| Best Lead Actress in a Drama | Bojana Novakovic | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress in a Drama | Heather Mitchell | Nominated | |||
| Logie Awards | Most Popular Drama | Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia / Binge, Foxtel | Nominated | [12][13] | |
| TV Week Silver Logie - Most Outstanding Drama Series | Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia / Binge, Foxtel | Nominated | |||
| Most Popular Actor | Hugo Weaving | Nominated | |||
| Most Popular Actress | Bojana Novakovic | Nominated | |||
| TV Week Silver Logie - Most Outstanding Actor | Hugo Weaving | Nominated | |||
| TV Week Silver Logie - Most Outstanding Supporting Actress | Heather Mitchell | Won | |||
| Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent | William Lodder | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | AACTA Awards | Best Drama Series | Nicole O'Donohue, Hamish Lewis, Michael Brooks; Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia / Binge | Nominated | [14] |
| Best Lead Actor in a Drama | Hugo Weaving | Won | |||
| Best Lead Actress in a Drama | Bojana Novakovic | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress in a Drama | Heather Mitchell | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor in a Drama | Bob Morley | Nominated | |||
| Logie Awards | Best Drama Program | Binge | Nominated | [15] | |
| TV Week Silver Logie – Best Lead Actor in a Drama | Hugo Weaving | Nominated |