Last Man Standing (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Television drama series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Television series |
Last Man Standing is a television drama from Australia that was broadcast between June and October 2005 on the Seven Network, and earlier in New Zealand from April to September 2005. It also reached Finnish audiences in 2007 under the title Viimeiseen mieheen. The show was discontinued after its initial season.
Overview
This drama centers on three close friends—Adam, Bruno, and Cameron—residing and working in Melbourne. Adam has recently ended a long-term relationship and is exploring the dating scene anew. Cameron, formerly known for his predatory behavior, now deals with complications involving his ex-wife Zoe, who left him following his infidelity and remains within their social group. Bruno works as a nurse and frequently falls for women who do not return his affection, while ignoring those who do. As they near their late twenties, the trio faces the complexities of singlehood and romantic relationships.
To emphasize its Melbourne backdrop, the local rock band Dallas Crane performed a rendition of Come See Me, originally by The Pretty Things, which served as the series' theme song. This cover was also featured as a B-side on Dallas Crane’s single Curiosity.
Main
- Rodger Corser portraying Adam Logan
- Travis McMahon as Bruno Palmer
- Matt Passmore playing Cameron Kennedy
- Miriama Smith in the role of Zoe Hesketh
Recurring
- Fletcher Humphrys as Anto
- Anita Hegh as Marly
- Jesse Griffin playing Chich
- Nikola Dubois as Taia
- Jacinta Stapleton portraying Syl
- Stephen Phillips in the role of Mark
- Gillian Hardy as Anne
- Terry Kenwrick playing Gavin
- Kat Stewart as Claire
- Cal Wilson portraying Nurse Jude Vanderwert
- Susan Godfrey as Nurse Rachel Barton
Guests
- Benjamin McNair appearing as Nurse Derek (1 episode)
- Brett Swain as Bret
- Diana Glenn playing Anguk (1 episode)
- Elena Mandalis as Margot (1 episode)
- Kate Lister appearing as Female Shopper (1 episode)
- Louise Crawford in the role of Spunky girl (1 episode)
- Lucia Smyrk as Ricki (1 episode)
- Peta Sergeant portraying Janessa (4 episodes)
- Sam Healy appearing as Helen (1 episode)
- Tim Robertson in the role of Bride's Dad (1 episode)
Episodes
Broadcast history
The show debuted in Australia on 6 June 2005, following an earlier launch in New Zealand. Despite benefiting from Desperate Housewives as a lead-in program, which attracted audiences exceeding two million weekly, it averaged only around 750,000 viewers domestically. Critics noted that Last Man Standing primarily resonated with "inner city lefties," restricting its appeal compared to widely popular Australian series such as Blue Heelers and All Saints.
All 22 episodes had been completed prior to airing, allowing the Seven Network to schedule reruns intended to increase viewership; however, ratings remained disappointing. The network opted to cancel the series in early September, with the final episode broadcast on 25 October concluding on an unresolved cliffhanger due to its termination.
Internationally, the program was shown on the UK’s FX channel in early 2006 and later aired on Finland’s Sub channel starting June 2007.
Home media
The DVD titled Last Man Standing: Complete First Season became available in Australia through EMI Records on 27 November 2005.