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When family outcast Lucky Flynn learns that his mother is dying, he decides to drive to the other side of Australia to see her, packing nothing but an upright piano for the journey. But his plans are soon turned upside down when he meets the runaway teenager Meg, who’s dealing with some family demons of her own.
Seasons
1. Day One
Air Date: 2019-11-28
Self-destructive musician Lucky hasn't spoken to his family in years, but he packs up his battered old piano for a 4,000-mile road trip across Australia when he hears his estranged mother is dying.
2. Day Two
Air Date: 2019-11-28
Lucky struggles without his anxiety medication. While waiting for a chemist to open in Port Agusta, Meg picks a fight with bikers at the pub.
3. Day Three
Air Date: 2019-12-05
Meg is beside herself when she loses all of her's and Lucky's money. To make matters worse, they then run out of petrol.
4. Day Four
Air Date: 2019-12-05
Waiting for their ute to be repaired, Meg and Lucky join a campground party on the Great Australian Bight, but the night takes a nasty turn when Lucky discovers a suicide note.
5. Day Five
Air Date: 2019-12-12
Lucky starts to think he should give up when Meg takes off with his piano. Then, a snakebite gives him the wake-up call he needs.
6. Day Six
Air Date: 2019-12-12
A transformed Lucky prepares to make a major sacrifice. But it's not long before some bad news sends him spiralling into despair.
7. Day Seven
Air Date: 2019-12-19
Lucky finds himself paying the price for Meg's misdemeanours. But that's just the start, things are about to get a whole lot worse.
8. Day Eight
Air Date: 2019-12-19
There's tension as Lucky reunites with his brother. As Meg tries to smooth things over, she learns why Lucky had to bring the piano.
1. Reunion
Air Date: 2022-11-15
Years after his adventure with Meg, Lucky struggles to adjust to his new life as a successful musician and it's not long before Meg comes bursting back into his chaotic world.
2. Tomatoes
Air Date: 2022-11-15
Beginning their search in Queensland for Meg's mum, Lucky struggles to manage his relationship back home as Meg is startled by someone who followed her from Karingunna.
3. Bananas
Air Date: 2022-11-22
As Meg continues the search for her mum in Cairns, Lucky tries to lay low to avoid his dubious past.
4. Reparations
Air Date: 2022-11-22
Lucky and Meg head out of Cairns, but Lucky's best forgotten past catches up with him.
5. Fold
Air Date: 2022-11-29
Wounded in the rainforest, Lucky is desperate to return to civilisation, but Meg wants to push on as they get close to finding her mother.
6. Eskimo Jonestown
Air Date: 2022-11-29
Meg and Lucky finally make it to the Wellfulness Commune, but don't get the reception they were expecting.
7. Harmless Untruths
Air Date: 2022-12-06
Trapped at the Wellfulness Commune, Lucky starts to unravel its secrets as Meg finally gets the chance to speak to her mother.
8. Enough's Enough
Air Date: 2022-12-06
After escaping the commune, Lucky and Meg race back to Sydney hoping to make it in time to meet Billie at the airport.
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Rating
8.0/10
Release Date
2019-11-28
Episodes
16 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Foxtel
Screen Australia
South Australian Film Corporation
Create NSW
ScreenWest
Lotterywest
Lingo Pictures
Sky