Twentysomething (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television entertainment |
| Founded | September 6, 2011 |
| Founder | Jess Harris, Josh Schmidt |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television series, music album |
Twentysomething is a comedic television series from Australia that debuted on ABC2 on 6 September 2011. The show was developed and led by Jess Harris and Josh Schmidt, who also star in the production. This six-episode program is an expansion of a 2007 six-part sitcom of the same title, initially aired on Channel 31 through RMITV. The series was renewed for a second season, which began airing on 27 June 2013.
A music album accompanying the show was made available on 21 October 2011.
Series overview
| Season | Number of episodes | Original broadcast dates | DVD release dates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere date | Final episode date | Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 4 | |||
| 1 | 6 | 6 September 2011 | 11 October 2011 | Template:N/A | Template:N/A | 20 October 2011 | |
| 2 | 6 | 27 June 2013 | 1 August 2013 | Template:N/A | Template:N/A | 7 August 2013 | |
Plot
Jess and Josh share a close friendship and live together as they experience their twenties. Unlike their contemporaries who progress in careers and relationships, they prioritize weekend enjoyment. After becoming unemployed, they embark on various entrepreneurial pursuits.
Their business ideas range from an erotic house cleaning service that finds success, to offering specialized guided tours in Melbourne aimed at backpackers, establishing a high-commission babysitting agency, and earning money by locating lost dogs for rewards. Despite their drive, Jess and Josh frequently undermine their own projects, leading to disorder.
Josh deals with expectations from his elder sibling Nick (played by Simon Russell) to join the family’s advertising company. Concurrently, Jess reconnects with Billy (Hamish Blake), an ex-partner who has recently returned from abroad. Abby (Leah de Niese) continues to be their dependable friend.
Main/regular
- Jess Harris as Jess
- Josh Schmidt as Josh
- Hamish Blake as Billy
- Simon Russell as Nick
- Leah de Niese as Abby
- Laura Gordon as Anita
Guest appearances
- Lucia Smyrk as Bridie
See also
- Love Is a Four Letter Word, a drama released in 2001 set in Newtown, Sydney, which explores the issues faced by urban Australians in their twenties.