Ep 1. More To Tell
- February 5, 2006
- 49 min
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7.1 (16)
In the season 2 premiere, titled "More To Tell," we catch up with the messy, complicated lives of the show's central characters. Frankie (Claudia Karvan), a free-spirited artist, is dealing with the fallout from her decision to leave her husband Charlie (Dan Wyllie) and pursue something more transient with Tom (Brendan Cowell), a younger, thrill-seeking surfer. Charlie, meanwhile, is struggling to manage his ongoing mental health issues and come to terms with his separation from his daughter Lou (Alex Cook), who is now living with Frankie and Tom.
As Frankie and Tom try to keep their relationship together, they find themselves at odds over their differing priorities and lifestyles. Tom, who is more interested in spontaneous fun than long-term commitment, struggles to understand Frankie's desire for stability and routine. Meanwhile, Frankie must navigate the challenges of being a single mother while still maintaining her identity as an artist.
Elsewhere, two of the show's other main characters, Julia (Asher Keddie) and Lewis (Ben Mendelsohn), are also dealing with their own relationship challenges. Julia, a successful lawyer, must decide whether to put her budding legal career on hold to have a child with Lewis, while Lewis struggles with his reluctance to commit to fatherhood.
As these various storylines unfold, the characters are forced to confront their own fears and insecurities in order to move forward with their lives. Whether it's Frankie's fear of being alone or Lewis's fear of being an inadequate father, each character must learn to confront their own demons in order to find happiness and fulfilment.
With its richly-drawn characters and complex relationships, "More To Tell" is a heart-wrenching and emotionally engaging episode that sets the stage for the rest of the season. Whether you're a fan of Love My Way or a newcomer to the show, this episode is sure to leave you eagerly anticipating what comes next.