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800 Words

2015–20183 seasonsMaxine Fleming
IMDb 8.0

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A recently widowed father, quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a top selling Sydney newspaper. Over the internet he buys a house on an impulse in a remote New Zealand seaside town. He then has to break the news to his two teenage kids who just lost their mum, and now face an even more uncertain future. But the colourful and inquisitive locals ensure his dream of a fresh start does not go to plan.

ComedyDrama
New ZealandSurfSingle Father

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What is 800 Words (2015) about?

A recently widowed father, quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a top selling Sydney newspaper. Over the internet he buys a house on an impulse in a remote New Zealand seaside town. He then has to break the news to his two teenage kids who just lost their mum, and now face an even more uncertain future. But the colourful and inquisitive locals ensure his dream of a fresh start does…

Who stars in 800 Words?

800 Words stars Erik Thomson (George Turner), Melina Vidler (Shay Turner), Benson Jack Anthony (Arlo Turner). The series was created by Maxine Fleming.

How many seasons does 800 Words have?

800 Words has 3 seasons. There are 40 episodes in total.

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800 Words holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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