Common Sense Media Review
By Joly Herman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Enduring Aussie soap opera restarts shakily, has drinking.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
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Neighbours: A New Chapter
What's the Story?
In NEIGHBOURS: A NEW CHAPTER, families on Ramsay Street are getting ready to celebrate a wedding. The Lassiters Worldwide Hotel is being decorated fastidiously, and a bride (Rebekah Elmaloglou) sighs wistfully as she readies herself for the big day. But things may not be exactly as they seem when she walks down the aisle; her new beginning takes the neighborhood by surprise. Meanwhile, a mysterious American woman (Mischa Barton, The O.C.) is enriching her stay in the hotel by having an affair with an employee there. Will harmony endure for the neighbors on Ramsay Street, or will betrayal and squabbling take over?
Is It Any Good?
A disjointed, haphazard effort may sadden fans of the beloved long-running Australian soap. New viewers won't be able to make heads or tales of Neighbours: A New Chapter, as members of the sprawling cast are only allowed seconds to share a line or two. Plot arcs are chopped into bits, though the actors try valiantly to right the ship.
Thousands of episodes precede the restart of this show, which is where the best moments may lie. Unless they are diehard fans, families might want to look for catchy fare elsewhere.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about teamwork in Neighbours: A New Chapter. How do the neighbors in this show help each other out? What happens when they don't work together?
Caring for members of a large community takes a lot of empathy. How do you know when something is wrong with a friend or neighbor? How do you show your empathy toward people you care about?
Talking with others can mend bridges -- or burn them -- in this show. What are elements of good communication?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 18, 2023
- Cast : Stefan Dennis , Mischa Barton , Jackie Woodburne , Guy Pearce
- Network : Freevee
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 11, 2023
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