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Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2019-11-28

Last Air Date: 2022-12-06

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 16

Created By: Matthew Saville, Tim Minchin

Networks: Sky Atlantic, FOX Showcase

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Top Cast

Tim Minchin as Lachlan 'Lucky' Flynn
Milly Alcock as Meg Adams
Heather Mitchell as Jen Flynn
Ella Scott Lynch as Suzie Flynn
Daniel Lapaine as Toby Flynn
Daniel Frederiksen as Andy Adams
Hayley McElhinney as Linda
Asmara Feik as Billie Flynn
Nicholas Brown as Chubba / The Father
Jessica McNamee as Avery Mae

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

Two misfits, thrown together by chance in the middle of the Australian desert, forge bonds in a quest to transport a precious piano from one side of the country to the other.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Day One (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.
Ep. 2: Day Two (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.
Ep. 3: Day Three (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.
Ep. 4: Day Four (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.
Ep. 5: Day Five (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.
Ep. 6: Day Six (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.
Ep. 7: Day Seven (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.
Ep. 8: Day Eight (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.