More Than This: episode guide


Roll Call

Episode 1.01
March 04, 2022 (Paramount+)
Written by Olivia Deeble
Directed by John Sheedy

Five diverse teens are thrown together in year 12 English tute class, with Mr E. Charlotte and Leon have history. Alex seems to know the local drug dealer and shy non-binary student Jamie meets Zali who welcomes them in to the LGBTQI crowd.

Starring: Olivia Deeble as Charlotte, Kamil Ellis as Alexander, Luka Gracie as Jamie, Ellmir Asipi as Leon, Selena Brincat as Zali, Bert La Bonte as Mr E

With: Tharanya Tharan as Emma, Josh Heuston as Sammy, Oisin O'Leary as Benson, Celine Ajobong as Legs, Hollie Andrew as Samantha, Charles Purcell as Arlo, Damien Fotiou as Daniel, Syd Brisbane as Mark, Ewen Gorman Deeble as Max, Saxon Jenkins as Dylan, Adina Asipi as Afrodita, Gary Asipi as Adrielle, Emiliana Kedmenec as Leon's Sister 1, Annemieke Kedmenec as Leon's Sister 2, Teja Kingi as Max's Friend, Andre Lima as Charlotte's Boss, Daniel Castle as Ben

Alex

Episode 1.02
March 04, 2022 (Paramount+)
Written by Olivia Deeble
Directed by John Sheedy

Alex is repeating year 12 due to physical and mental health issues caused by his epilepsy. Unbeknownst to his mother, he keeps his seizures and anxiety at bay by smoking weed. After being nearly busted by Mr E, the two bond over music.

With: Josh Heuston as Sammy, Celine Ajobong as Legs, Kristin Sargent as Mrs Davies, Ewen Gorman Deeble as Max, Hollie Andrew as Samantha, Charles Purcell as Arlo

Zali and Jamie

Episode 1.03
March 04, 2022 (Paramount+)
Written by Olivia Deeble
Directed by John Sheedy

Zali is cracking under pressure from teachers, her strict father, her jealous girlfriend Emma and her own need for control. Jamie finally has friends but can't spend time with them because they always have to look after younger brother Max.

With: Tharanya Tharan as Emma, Oisin O'Leary as Benson, Ewen Gorman Deeble as Max, Eve Morey as Caroline, Kristin Sargent as Mrs Davies, Julian Dibley-Hall as Mr Wilson, Damien Fotiou as Daniel

Leon and Mr E

Episode 1.04
March 04, 2022 (Paramount+)
Written by Olivia Deeble
Directed by Kate Gorman

Mr E isn't allowed to see his son, crosses a line with Alex and has a mystery date at a gay bar that ends up being overrun with his students. Leon fails to hide his feelings for Charlotte from Legs, the effects are disastrous for all three.

With: Celine Ajobong as Legs, Josh Heuston as Sammy, Oisin O'Leary as Benson, Tharanya Tharan as Emma, Kevin Dee as Liam, Chas Kingi as Phoenix, John Sheedy as Oliver, Adina Asipi as Afrodita, Gary Asipi as Adrielle, Emiliana Kedmenec as Leon's Sister 1, Annemieke Kedmenec as Leon's Sister 2, Hollie Andrew as Samantha, Kaelan Green as Dan, Ronin Green as Aiden, Jules Arnott-Ford as Craig, Reg Gorman as Nuts, Saxon Jenkins as Dylan [uncredited]

Note: The final role for Australian stage and screen legend Reg Gorman. He is the father of series producers Kate Gorman and Charmaine Gorman and the grandfather of series creator and star Olivia Deeble.

Charlotte

Episode 1.05
March 04, 2022 (Paramount+)
Written by Olivia Deeble
Directed by Kate Gorman

Charlotte tears strips off Legs for posting her nudes, and finds she actually has friends when Jamie and Zali come to her side. Distraught that her Dad stole her money for gambling, she runs away and runs into older charismatic Carlyle.

With: Celine Ajobong as Legs, Syd Brisbane as Mark, Nicholas Colla as Carlyle, Julian Dibley-Hall as Mr Wilson, Matilda Deeble as Crystal, Darma Lewis as Chelsea

The Party

Episode 1.06
March 04, 2022 (Paramount+)
Written by Olivia Deeble
Directed by Kate Gorman

Hormones and tensions are high at the first big party or year, Emma and Zali end it, Jamie tells Zali how they feel. Legs learns the truth about Leon and Charlotte, Alex and Sammy share a secret and one of our main five ends up in hospital.

With: Celine Ajobong as Legs, Tharanya Tharan as Emma, Josh Heuston as Sammy, Oisin O'Leary as Benson, Nicholas Colla as Carlyle, John Sheedy as Oliver, Ewen Gorman Deeble as Max, Eve Morey as Caroline, Saxon Jenkins as Dylan, Adina Asipi as Afrodita, Gary Asipi as Adrielle, Emiliana Kedmenec as Leon's Sister 1, Annemieke Kedmenec as Leon's Sister 2, Hollie Andrew as Samantha, Charles Purcell as Arlo, Jules Arnott-Ford as Craig