"McLeod's Daughters" (2001) TV series 2001-????

User Rating:

3.4/10   

Creators:

Posie Graeme-Evans
Caroline Stanton

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

Release Date:

2 October 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Five women run a cattle station, "Drover's Run", in the outback of South Australia.

Plot Keywords:

Limp | Character Name In Title

Awards:

8 wins & 27 nominations

Cast

Aaron Jeffery	...	Alex Ryan (193 episodes, 2001-2008)
Rachael Carpani	...	Jodi Fountain / ... (179 episodes, 2001-2009)
Simmone Mackinnon	...	Stevie Hall / ... (154 episodes, 2003-2009)
Bridie Carter	...	Tess Silverman McLeod / ... (135 episodes, 2001-2006)
Myles Pollard	...	Nick Ryan (124 episodes, 2001-2006)
Michala Banas	...	Kate Manfredi (112 episodes, 2004-2008)
Sonia Todd	...	Meg Fountain (107 episodes, 2001-2009)
Brett Tucker	...	Dave Brewer / ... (100 episodes, 2003-2006)
Doris Younane	...	Moira Doyle / ... (93 episodes, 2002-2009)
John Jarratt	...	Terry Dodge (92 episodes, 2001-2006)
Luke Jacobz	...	Patrick Brewer (78 episodes, 2005-2009)
Marshall Napier	...	Harry Ryan (78 episodes, 2001-2006)

Runtime:

45 min

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

Netherlands:6 | Australia:M (DVD rating) | Australia:PG (some episodes)

Filming Locations:

"Kingsford", Gawler, South Australia, Australia

Trivia:

The "ute" frequently referred to is a popular, uniquely Australian vehicle combining the body of a sedan with the back end of a pickup truck. It was first produced in 1934 by Ford Australia in response to a customer complaint that they wanted a vehicle for both social and farming functions.

Quotes:

Alex Ryan: I'm no expert but I reckon you're jealous. You don't like the idea of sharing Tess with anyone else, do you?
Nick Ryan: You're right. You're no expert.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Hole in the Wall: Guys vs Gals (#1.3)" (2008/II)

Soundtrack:

McLeod's Daughters Theme

Quality Australian Drama

McLeod's Daughters has been the most successful Australian television series over the last few years, and it's not hard to see why. In an age where television is dominated by crime series and reality television, 'McLeod's' offers its viewers an hour of escapism television.

The result is a warm, stylish, quality Australian drama, filled with heart and humour, and with the perfect combination of lovable characters and picturesque scenery.

Originally revolving around sisters Tess and Claire, and their property 'Drovers Run', this show has grown to increasingly encompass the lives of those around them, without losing any of its initial charm that attracted viewers to the show. Even after the loss of major characters from the series, the show still continues to go from strength to strength.

Overall, the most refreshing aspect of the show remains the portrayal of its leading ladies as smart, self-sufficient survivors – a credit to the shows writers, and series creator Posie Graeme-Evans.

Always well worth the look, 'McLeod's' is a superb hour of television you will not regret tuning in to.