The Wrong Girl (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment, Television |
| Founded | September 28, 2016 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Television drama series |
| Parent | Playmaker Media |
The Wrong Girl is a drama series from Australia, adapted from the book by Zoë Foster Blake, which debuted on Network Ten on 28 September 2016.
The narrative follows Lily Woodward, a morning television show producer, as she balances the intricacies of her professional ambitions, romantic relationships, and family commitments. Her story underscores the unpredictable outcomes that arise from decisions made in both her personal and work life.
On 4 November 2016, Network Ten confirmed a second season renewal, with production commencing on 29 May 2017. The sophomore season launched on 24 August 2017. Nevertheless, by November 2017, The Wrong Girl was notably missing from Network Ten’s announcements for the 2018 schedule, casting doubt on its continuation.
Main
- Jessica Marais portrays Lily Woodward
- Ian Meadows appears as Pete Barnett
- Rob Collins plays Jack Winters
- Hayley Magnus acts as Simone
- Kerry Armstrong features as Mimi Woodward
- Craig McLachlan takes on Eric Albrectson
- Hugo Johnstone-Burt represents Vincent Woodward
- Madeleine West is Erica Jones
- Christie Whelan-Browne plays Nikki
- Cecilia Peters stars as Alice
Recurring
- David Woods in the role of Dale
- Doris Younane as Sasha
- Ellen Grimshaw appears as Anouk (season 1, 2 episodes)
- Hamish Blake features as Hamilton (season 1)
- Kevin Harrington plays Ivan
- Leah Vandenberg portrays Meredith
- Natalie Bassingthwaighte joins as Gillian (season 2)
- Ryan Shelton acts as Bernard
- Steve Bastoni appears as Craig Peterson (3 episodes)
- Steve Vizard in the role of Anthony Woodward
- Joel Jackson stars as Liam Johnson (4 episodes)
Season 1 (2016)
Season 2 (2017)
Production
The Wrong Girl, adapted from Zoe Foster Blake's bestselling novel, is a production by Playmaker Media with Tom Hoffie and Judi McCrossin serving as producers. On 19 November 2015, Network Ten revealed the series as part of their 2016 broadcast schedule. Filming commenced on 18 April 2016 in Yarraville, a suburb located in Melbourne's inner west, Victoria. Production for the second season also took place in Yarraville, restarting in June 2017.
Critical response
Holly Byrne from News Corp Australia Network likened Marais' role to Bridget Jones, highlighting the show's resonance with a contemporary audience that embraces singlehood and identifies with working women. Matilda Dixon-Smith of The Guardian characterized the series as "lighthearted, humorous, and widely appealing," particularly aimed at young female viewers familiar with romantic comedies on streaming platforms like Netflix and Stan. The Sydney Morning Herald referred to it as "Channel Ten's upcoming major success." Conversely, Daily Review pointed out its modest initial ratings of 684,000 viewers and raised concerns about its potential to sustain audience interest over time.
Season 2 (2017)
| Episode | Date | Live Viewers | Live Rank | Consolidated Viewers | Consolidated Rank | Total Viewership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 August 2017 | 391,000 | 19 | 130,000 | 11 | 521,000 |
| 2 | 31 August 2017 | 336,000 | 20 | 119,000 | 13 | 455,000 |
| 3 | 7 September 2017 | 325,000 | — | 123,000 | 14 | 448,000 |
| 4 | 14 September 2017 | 423,000 | 16 | 96,000 | 14 | 519,000 |
| 5 | 21 September 2017 | 477,000 | 13 | 104,000 | 10 | 581,000 |
| 6 | 28 September 2017 | 361,000 | 16 | 88,000 | 13 | 449,000 |
| 7 | 4 October 2017 | 371,000 | — | 107,000 | 19 | 478,000 |
| 8 | 11 October2017 | 387,000 | — | 104,000 | 20 | 491,000 |
| 9 | 18 October2017 | 408,000 | 19 | 117,000 | 17 | 525,000 |
| 10 | 18 October2017 | 360,000 | — | 120,000 | 18 | 480,000 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Logie Awards | Best Actor | Craig McLachlan | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Jessica Marais | Won | ||
| Best New Talent | Hayley Magnus | Nominated | ||
| Rob Collins | Won | |||
| Gold Logie | Jessica Marais | Nominated |
Home media
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| The Wrong Girl – Season 1 |
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14 December 2016 |
26 July 2017 |
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3 January 2018 |
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- Australian drama series from the 2010s
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- Australian television series concluding in 2017
- Television productions based in Melbourne
- Television series produced by Playmaker Media
- Network 10 original programming