Love Me is an Australian drama series and the first original production of streaming service Binge.[1] Set in Melbourne, Victoria, Love Me is a story about love, loss and relationship complexity for the father, daughter and son of a contemporary, middle-class Australian family. Triggered by the death of the disabled mother, cared for by the father at home for some years, the three stumble in their lives, eventually finding themselves and each other.
The season one, six-part series is directed by Emma Freeman with lead writer Alison Bell, and writers Leon Ford, Adele Vuko and Blake Ayshford.[2] Season two was announced in June 2022 and premiered on 6 April 2023.[3][4]
Love Me is produced by Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford of Aquarius Films and Executive Produced by Michael Brooks and Hamish Lewis (Warner Bros.). Executive Producers for the FOXTEL Group are Brian Walsh, Alison Hurbert-Burns and Lana Greenhalgh.
Three members of the one family have confronting, joyous and heart-warming experiences of love as they deal with the complexity of their personal relationships.
Glen's holiday is turning in to something unexpectedly enjoyable, Clara goes on a date with Peter and Aaron can't believe everyone is moving on from his mother's death so soon.
Glen and Anita prepare for the wedding, while Aaron receives some news that threatens his new relationship with Jesse and Clara tries to work things out with Peter.
Aaron is about to become a father while Glen is enjoying life with his new wife Anita. Inspired by this, Clara and Peter decide to embark on their own journey to becoming parents.
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"Episode 2"
Bonnie Moir
Tamara Asmar
April 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)
Anita's mysterious phone calls cause Greg's suspicions. In the meantime, Peter and Clara invite Peter's ex for dinner which causes a heated confrontation after which Peter demands a paternity test.
Glen is faced with a mysterious man in Anita's life. In the meantime, Peter and Anita face challenges having to navigate and the pressure of making a baby.
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"Episode 4"
Bonnie Moir
Adele Vuko
April 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)
Under enormous pressure Glen's, Clara's, and Aaron's relationships collapse, and they each feel isolated and alone.
Clara's and Peter's relationship is strained after a turbulent experience, but a rescue mission in Sorrento get Glen and Peter together and makes them reflect on their actions and their relationships.
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"Episode 6"
Bonnie Moir
Tamara Asmar
April 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)
While the Mathieson family is preparing to sell off the family home, positive changes are happening in each of their relationships.
Production
Love Me is a Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia production in association with Aquarius Films for the FOXTEL Group. Major production investment from Screen Australia and financed with support from Film Victoria through production investment and the Regional Location Assistance Fund. The series will be produced by Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford (Aquarius Films) and Executive Produced by Michael Brooks and Hamish Lewis (Warner Bros.) Brian Walsh, Alison Hurbert-Burns and Lana Greenhalgh (FOXTEL Group).[7]
On the eve of the Australian TV Week 2022 Logie Awards, where Love Me received seven nominations, Binge announced a second season.[3]