Colin from Accounts
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| Genre | Comedy |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
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| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Running time | 30 Minutes |
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| Release | 1 December 2022 |
Colin from Accounts is an Australian comedy series created and written by husband-and-wife team Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer, who also star as the show's main characters, Gordon and Ashley. It is produced by Easy Tiger Productions and CBS Studios for Foxtel, and is currently streaming on Binge.[1] The show airs on BBC Two in the UK, and streams on BBC iPlayer.[2] It is also set to stream on Paramount+ in the US starting November 9, 2023.[3]
The series is Binge's second original production after Love Me and premiered on Binge and Foxtel services on 1 December 2022, with all eight episodes being released simultaneously.[4]
Colin from Accounts was renewed for a second season in August 2023.[5]
Cast
- Harriet Dyer as Ashley
- Patrick Brammall as Gordon
- Emma Harvie as Megan
- Helen Thomson as Lynelle
- Genevieve Hegney as Chiara
- Michael Logo as Brett
- Tai Hara as James
- Zac as Colin
Premise
Set in Sydney, Australia and centred on Ashley (Harriet Dyer) and Gordon (Patrick Brammall), two singles who are brought together by a car accident and an injured dog who they name Colin. Ashley and Gordon are flawed, funny people who choose each other after being brave enough to show their true selves, scars and all, as they navigate life together.[6]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "Flash" | Trent O'Donnell | December 1, 2022 | |
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Gordon’s day goes from bad to worse when, distracted by the impulsive actions of an attractive stranger, Ashley, he accidentally hits a stray dog with his car. | ||||
| 2 | "Benedict Cumbercrapp" | Trent O'Donnell | December 1, 2022 | |
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When Ashley makes a mess in Gordon’s sock drawer, she makes an impromptu trip to Costco with Colin, Megan and her mother, to buy Gordon some new furniture. | ||||
| 3 | "Toyota Cressida" | Trent O'Donnell | December 1, 2022 | |
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Gordon accidentally sends Ashley a dick pic and chases her from a garage sale to a death bed to try and delete it. | ||||
| 4 | "Bubbly Sophie" | Trent O'Donnell, Madeleine Dyer | December 1, 2022 | |
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Ashley and Gordon’s awkward sexual encounter causes them to drift apart. | ||||
| 5 | "My Amiga" | Matthew Moore | December 1, 2022 | |
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The Echo Park gang are impressed when Ashley takes charge during a power outage. | ||||
| 6 | "The Good Room" | Matthew Moore | December 1, 2022 | |
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Ashley takes Gordon to her birthday dinner at Lynelle and creepy Professor Lee’s house. | ||||
| 7 | "Bandit" | Matthew Moore | December 1, 2022 | |
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Ashley and Gordon’s relationship is tested when she invites her party-loving friends to Echo Park to celebrate her birthday. | ||||
| 8 | "High Needs People" | Matthew Moore | December 1, 2022 | |
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Ashley and Gordon must find a new home for Colin so they can go their separate ways. | ||||
Production
Colin from Accounts is a CBS Studios production in association with Easy Tiger Productions for the FOXTEL Group with production in Sydney, Australia commencing in February 2022.[7]
Reception
Kylie Northover of The Sydney Morning Herald gave the show 4-stars stating "Yes, that's right: it's a romcom. But Australian romcom offerings, particularly on television, are something of a rarity, so to see one executed well, and with particular emphasis on the 'com', is a genuine treat."[8] Film and TV critic Luke Buckmaster from Guardian Australia also gave the series 4-stars, praising the writing efforts of co-stars Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall: "Here we're in good hands, with Dyer creating the show and co-writing it with Brammall, the pair developing their roles from the inside out – creating personalities that slowly reveal layers, nuances and virtues in ways that feel genuine and germane to the narrative."[9]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| 2023 | Logie Awards[10] | Most Outstanding Actress | Harriet Dyer | Won |
| Most Outstanding Comedy Program | Colin from Accounts | Won | ||
| Most Outstanding Actor | Patrick Brammall | Won | ||
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| 2023 | Venice TV Awards [11] | Best TV Series | Colin from Accounts | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Binge's quirky Aussie comedy Colin from Accounts setting world alight". Media Week. Media Week. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "BBC Two - Colin from Accounts". BBC. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Breakout Australian Comedy 'Colin From Accounts' Heads To Paramount+". Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "FIRST LOOK: BINGE confirms launch date for new PATRICK BRAMMALL and HARRIET DYER comedy COLIN FROM ACCOUNTS". TV BlackBox. TV BlackBox. 30 October 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ Frost, Caroline (August 6, 2023). "'Colin From Accounts' Hit Australian Comedy Gets Season 2 Commission". Deadline.
- ^ "How to watch Colin from Accounts in Australia - nine.com.au". nine.com.au. Nine Entertainment. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "CBS Studios Lands Australian Series 'Colin from Accounts' For Foxtel Streamer Binge". Deadline. Deadline. 12 February 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ "Colin from Accounts review: New Aussie romantic comedy is a treat". smh.com.au. Sydney Morning Herald. December 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Colin from Accounts review – delightful romcom doesn't shy from drama or toilet humour". theguardian.com. Guardian Australia. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "2023 Logie Awards: Winners". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ "2023 Venice TV Award: Winners". venicetvaward.com. Retrieved 30 September 2023.