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Love My Way is an Australian drama series created by John Edwards and Claudia Karvan, produced by Southern Star. It first premiered on the Australian subscription television network, Foxtel in November 2004 and ran until 2007. The series revolves around the lives of four very different people, all struggling to find themselves and their place in the world in the midst of various personal crises.

The series starts with Alice (Claudia Karvan), a fiercely independent single mother and successful interior designer, living with her two children, 16-year-old son, Lou (Alex Cook) and 8-year-old daughter, Frankie (Dan Wyllie). Alice is struggling with her ex-partner, the father of her two children, who is battling addiction and seems to be a constant source of trouble. Alice is also dealing with the fact that she is approaching 40 and is feeling lonely.

Adding to the mix is Alice's younger sister, Frankie (Asher Keddie), who is a rebellious 27-year-old, searching for herself and struggling with her own demons. Frankie is passionate about music and has a toxic relationship with her boyfriend, Charlie (Daniel Wyllie). She is also keeping secrets from Alice, which leads to some of the dramatic moments in the series.

Lewis (Ben Mendelsohn) also features in Love My Way as the third member of the drama's central quartet. Lewis is Alice's friend from university, who she has always been in love with, but he has never felt the same way about her. Lewis is a complex character, battling his own demons, and like the other characters in the show, never quite gets life right.

The fourth member of the central quartet is Julia (Justine Clarke), a former flame of Lewis's, who returns to Sydney after years away in London, a successful lawyer and Lewis's boss. Julia's arrival disrupts the delicate balance of the group and lead to lots of tension between her and Alice.

Love My Way was groundbreaking for Australian television in the early 2000s. The show tackled difficult social issues with intelligence, sensitivity, and complexity. The relationships between the characters were raw, sometimes brutal, and so very authentic, drawing the viewer into their lives and struggles as they attempted to navigate new relationships, careers, families, and personal demons.

The coming of age themes play out alongside the adult struggles – such as addiction, mental health issues, pregnancy and infertility, love and loss – the show was able to bridge the gap that most shows are unable to – capturing both youth and elder generations at once.

Love My Way also shows the joys, pain, and humor in getting into big sibling’s shoes--both wayward and dutiful-- and also the gradual acceptance of one’s own identity especially when they are outside the norm of society. The show took us through a journey of family, relationships, work, sex, love, and child-rearing, painting a vivid picture of the contemporary urban existence.

The writing is sharp and engaging, and the acting is exceptional. The quartet of actors (Claudia Karvan, Asher Keddie, Ben Mendelsohn, and Justine Clarke) are all Australian screen legends and it's not difficult to see why. They all deliver some truly memorable performances throughout the series, drawing the viewer into the lives of their characters, and allowing us to see how their relationships and personal struggles intersect.

The show also used a tremendous amount of music (particularly piano and guitar compositions) which was both engaging and soothing to listen to. It helped to lend an emotional depth to the series that was very effective and elevated it beyond most other shows of the time.

In conclusion, Love My Way is a beautifully written and acted drama series that captures the complexity of modern life with sensitivity and intelligence. It features a range of unforgettable characters who struggle with love, work, and the messiness of everyday existence. With its groundbreaking themes and expertly crafted storylines, Love My Way remains a must-watch for any fans of quality Australian drama.

Love My Way is a series that ran for 3 seasons (50 episodes) between and on Southern Star