August 30th 2024.
Attention all Neighbours fans! It's time to celebrate as our beloved Aussie soap opera has officially reached 200 episodes on Freevee. This is a major milestone for the show, which was revived after being abruptly cancelled in 2022 due to budget cuts. Thanks to the overwhelming support of fans, streaming service Amazon Freevee saw the potential and brought it back to life, with new episodes airing weekly since last September.
For those who may not know, Neighbours follows the lives and dramas of the residents of Ramsay Street and their work at Lassiter's hotel complex. It first aired on the Seven Network in 1985, but unfortunately didn't do well outside of its production city of Melbourne. After only eight months, the show was cancelled, leaving fans heartbroken.
However, all hope was not lost as rival network Channel 10 saw the potential in the show and picked it up for a new run just two months later. This revival was a huge success, with new sets, families, and some familiar faces (hello Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, and Guy Pearce) joining the cast. Neighbours also became Australia's biggest media export, airing on BBC One in the UK in 1986 and later moving to Channel 5 in 2008.
Since its revival with Amazon Freevee, Neighbours has continued to thrive and has reached a mind-blowing 9,000 episodes. The show has breathed new life into iconic characters, introduced captivating storylines, and gained a strong following on social media. Just last year, it received multiple Daytime Emmy nominations, proving its success.
One of the show's most recent storylines was a cinematic "Death in the Outback" week, where villainous Heath Royce met his demise in the jaws of a killer crocodile. This had fans on the edge of their seats as iconic residents Toadie Rebecchi and Mackenzie Hargreaves were left fearing for their lives. This led to them making big decisions about their future in Erinsborough, with Mack and her boyfriend Haz Devkar possibly tying the knot in Paris and Toadie breaking up with his wife Terese before his exit after 30 years next month.
But the excitement doesn't stop there! If you're a fan of other soaps like EastEnders, Coronation Street, or Emmerdale, be sure to join Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community with over 10,000 fans. You'll have access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on the link and select "Join Chat" to join the community. And don't forget to turn on notifications so you never miss out on the latest spoilers!
There were initial reports that Amazon had picked up Neighbours for a 400 episode run, meaning we're halfway there! While there hasn't been any news of an extension yet, this superfan is hopeful for the show's future. We reached out to Amazon Freevee for comment, so stay tuned for updates.
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