800 Words (2015)

09/15/2015 (NZ) • 1h

Comedy, Drama

Overview

A recently widowed father, quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a top selling Sydney newspaper. Over the internet he buys a house on an impulse in a remote New Zealand seaside town. He then has to break the news to his two teenage kids who just lost their mum, and now face an even more uncertain future. But the colourful and inquisitive locals ensure his dream of a fresh start does not go to plan.

Top Billed Cast

Erik Thomson

George Turner

40 Episodes

Melina Vidler

Shay Turner

40 Episodes

Benson Jack Anthony

Arlo Turner

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Last Season

Season 3

2017 | 16 Episodes

Season 3 of 800 Words premiered on September 12, 2017.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

new zealand

surf

single father

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