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Lanolin

Episode 1
Thu, July 04, 2024 (Paramount+)
Written by Anya Beyersdorf
Directed by Emma Freeman

Lonely writer Birdie hopes for a love story when she matches with wealthy grazier Joe on a dating app. Despite a bad first date, she doubts her instincts and agrees to a second. As the chemistry escalates, Birdie swiftly starts falling in love.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Birdie, David Wenham as Joe, Heather Mitchell as Margeaux, Nicholas Brown as Anton, Spencer McLaren as Tovey

With: Louisa Mignone as Peggy, Ming-Zhu Hii as Kirsty, Yuchen Wang as Allen, Annemieke Kedmenec as Rory, Suzi Dougherty as Tina Torana, Peter Paltos as Pastor Trevor, Dax Carnay as Cookie, Graham Jahne as Uber Driver, Nicole Chapman as Waitress, Clarisse Bonello as Theatre Voice, Emma Choy as Theatre Voice

Stitches

Episode 2
Thu, July 04, 2024
Written by Anya Beyersdorf
Directed by Emma Freeman

Ahead of a secluded trip Birdie shuts down a co-worker's offer of a background check on Joe. When a family emergency pulls Joe away, he arranges a night at a luxury hotel, but it's soured by sad news, and a glimpse of Joe's ulterior motives.

With: Louisa Mignone as Peggy, Michelle Perera as Virginia, Yuchen Wang as Allen, Shannon Berry as Montana, Sancia Robinson as Aunt Rosie, Ming-Zhu Hii as Kirsty, Annemieke Kedmenec as Rory, Suzi Dougherty as Tina Torana, Dax Carnay as Cookie, Peter Paltos as Pastor Trevor, Youssef Sabet as Hotel Valet, Maurice Wan as Jun Liang, Lily Li as Delegate Wife, Jenny He as Delegate Wife, Xiaofan Xu as Chinese Delegate, Jessica Cornish as Choir Member, Stefano Marchese as Choir Member, Brian Fagan as Choir Member, Isabelle Clark as Choir Member, Tippy as Mercy

The Blue Loon

Episode 3
Thu, July 04, 2024
Written by Jessica Tuckwell
Directed by Jennifer Leacey

Guided by her psychologist Birdie works on managing her anxiety and accepts Joe's offer of hosting her family on his boat. As the day unfolds without Joe arriving, Birdie's long history of failed relationships becomes the day's entertainment.

With: Louisa Mignone as Peggy, Michelle Perera as Virginia, Annemieke Kedmenec as Rory, Rosie Mitchell as Young Birdie, Cecilia Low as Christine (Therapist), Paul Ireland as Niall Campbell, Given Arya as Videographer, Graham Jahne as Man in Canoe, Ryan Butler as Restaurant Manager, Will Allen as Birdie's Dad Gordon, Emma Campbell as Young Margeaux

Eldorado

Episode 4
Thu, July 04, 2024
Written by Hyun Lee
Directed by Taylor Ferguson

Birdie interviews Tina's family and learns that she had always been a fantasist. With this in mind, Birdie's sure she understands Joe, when he makes grandiose promises about a magnificent property he plans to buy for them.

With: Louisa Mignone as Peggy, Shannon Berry as Montana, Sancia Robinson as Aunt Rosie, Lake Dempsey as Olivia, Miller Dempsey as Harry, Ferdinand Hoang as Qinyan, Rowan Francis as Terry, Suzy Cato-Gashler as Erika, John Stanton as Percy, Khisraw Jones-Shukoor as Liam, Nicholas Cartledge as Liam's Business Partner, Tippy as Mercy

Love Kitten

Episode 5
Thu, July 04, 2024
Written by Anya Beyersdorf
Directed by Emma Freeman

Birdie's thrilled to be sharing a milestone with Joe by her side at Anton's wedding, but the plans unravel when Joe suddenly needs a property deposit on tight deadline. With their future in the balance, Birdie scrambles to come up with the money.

With: Arka Das as Rohit, Louisa Mignone as Peggy, Ruby O'Kelly as Check-in Clerk [Lauren], Jack Sandle as Connor, Ben Pfeiffer as Flight Attendant [Sean], Emmet Cooper-Flynn as Plane Passenger, Teesta Chattoraj as Mishti, Steffi Gil as Gia, Tippy as Mercy

Run

Episode 6
Thu, July 04, 2024
Written by Jessica Tuckwell
Directed by Jennifer Leacey

Following Joe as he raids his family, joins his girlfriend Kirsty, and refuses to sign divorce papers. Joe works on a deal with Allan, before an altercation at his old school and a scrambling to cancel the auction of his family home.

With: Ming-Zhu Hii as Kirsty, Yuchen Wang as Allen, Anne Charleston as Shirley Burt, Miller Dempsey as Harry, Lake Dempsey as Olivia, Natalie O'Donnell as Mary, Peta Brady as Milena, Tamblyn Lord as Uncle Dave, Merfyn Owen as Uncle Bill, Tony Rickards as Mr. Whitney, Catherine Glavicic as Ruth, Kerrie Ann Barker as Susan Feuillet, Francesca Waters as Julia, George Maleckas as Gio, Sharon Heywood as Maria, Sam Wilkinson as Auctioneer, Blair Venn as Henry, Wei Wei Zheng as Biyu, Daniel Wu as Lawyer, Maurice Wan as Jun Liang, Xiaofan Xu as Chinese Delegate

Liar

Episode 7
Thu, July 04, 2024
Written by Anya Beyersdorf
Directed by Jennifer Leacey

Birdie arrives at the wedding alone, covering for Joe. Her lies escalate, even when presented with evidence that contradicts Joe's story. Edged closer to the singles table, Birdie goes through the motions of speeches, before lashing out at Margeaux.

With: Annemieke Kedmenec as Rory, Kenneth Radley as Dan Tovey, Janet Andrewartha as Kath Tovey, Geetha Raju as Leela, Manu Suri as Kris, Petra Yared as Jessa, Stephen Coutts as Ade, Adam Hetherington as Cousin Gus, Erin Oliver as Celebrant, Ming-Zhu Hii as Kirsty, Emma Campbell as Young Margeaux, Will Allen as Birdie's Dad Gordon, Rosie Mitchell as Young Birdie, Amy Jacobs as Birdie Picture Double, Jack Sandle as Connor, Ruby O'Kelly as Check-In Clerk, John Stanton as Percy, Suzy Cato-Gashler as Erika

My Joe

Episode 8
Thu, July 04, 2024
Written by Anya Beyersdorf
Directed by Jennifer Leacey

Birdie picks herself up and starts investigating Joe. Through Allan, she discovers his con was never about her, she was a pawn in an even bigger scam. Birdie publishes her article, hoping for closure, but finds she'll now be stuck with Joe forever.

With: Louisa Mignone as Peggy, Ming-Zhu Hii as Kirsty, Yuchen Wang as Allen, Anne Charleston as Shirley Burt, Eliza Matengu as Eliza, Greg Stone as Peter Rotterdam, Freya Stafford as Tessa Rain, Merfyn Owen as Uncle Bill, Tamblyn Lord as Uncle Dave, Lucy Schmidt as Rita, Blair Venn as Henry, Samson Chan-Boon as Jonti, Marcus Molyneux as Mick, Katherine Dulin as Woman in Bar, Miller Dempsey as Harry, Natalie O'Donnell as Mary, Kerrie Ann Barker as Susan Feuillet