Two Years Later
| Two Years Later | |
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| Genre | Comedy Drama Romance |
| Written by | Pete Bridges |
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| Starring | |
| Composer | Bryony Marks |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
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| Production company | Hoodlum |
| Original release | |
| Network | Paramount+ |
| Release | 4 June 2026 |
Two Years Later is an Australian romantic drama television series for Paramount+ that released on 4 June 2026. Produced by Hoodlum, the series follows Emily and Ryan in a post pandemic world after the world came to a halt, they reconnect after two years in a series of brief encounters and see if they truly love each other.[1]
Plot
[edit]When their work commute is interrupted by COVID-19, Emily and Ryan reunite two years later after a series of brief flirtatious interactions. Ryan proposes an idea: to go on a series of eight dates to decide if they are truly right for each other.[2]
Cast
[edit]On 22 June 2025, the series was announced with Phoebe Tonkin and Brenton Thwaites named as the leads for the show.[3]
- Phoebe Tonkin as Emily
- Brenton Thwaites as Ryan
- Jada Alberts as Nat
- Joey Vieira as Antonio
- Ron Smyck as Mike
- Heather Mitchell as Lorna
- Roy Billing as Morgan
Production
[edit]On 22 June 2025, it was announced that the series had gone into production in Brisbane, Queensland with funding secured from Screen Australia with post production taking place in the Queensland facilities, the eight part drama will air in 2026 on Paramount+.[4][5] The series was written by Pete Bridges with Emma Freeman directing and Helen O'Loan as Production Designer. Brenton Thwaites and Phoebe Tonkin serving as the series two leads.[6]
Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney said that the agency was proudly supporting the production with its incentives and said that it was a testament to the industry and what it can achieve.[7]
On 8 February, the series premiered at the AACTA Festival.[8]
On 8 May 2026, the trailer for the series was released and the series would air all eight episodes from 4 June 2026.[9]
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "First Date" | Emma Freeman | Pete Bridges | 4 June 2026 |
| 2 | "Second Date" | Emma Freeman | Pete Bridges | 4 June 2026 |
| 3 | "Third Date" | Emma Freeman | Pete Bridges | 4 June 2026 |
| 4 | "Fourth Date" | Lucy Gaffy | Pete Bridges | 4 June 2026 |
| 5 | "Fifth Date" | Paige Rattray | Pete Bridges | 4 June 2026 |
| 6 | "Sixth Date" | Emma Freeman | Pete Bridges | 4 June 2026 |
| 7 | "Seventh Date" | Lucy Gaffy | Pete Bridges | 4 June 2026 |
| 8 | "Eighth Date" | Lucy Gaffy | Pete Bridges | 4 June 2026 |
Release and Reaction
[edit]Chelsea Hui a reviewer of Mamamia said that the series felt like an 'Anti-Rom Com' in the middle ground, calling the series 'grounded'.[10]
Anthony Morris of ScreenHub rated the series 4 out of 5 stars saying that the series was full of character, writing that as the episodes continue the series builds up both Emily and Ryan desperate for connection.[11]
References
[edit]- ↑ Pawle, Freddy (2025-06-22). "Filming Kicks Off for Australian Original TV Show 'Two Years Later'". Variety Australia. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ↑ Writer, Staff (2025-06-22). "Brenton Thwaites, Phoebe Tonkin lead Hoodlum Entertainment's 'Two Years Later' in Queensland". IF Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ↑ "Cameras roll on Paramount+ Aussie romantic drama Two Years Later". C21media. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ Knox, David (2025-06-22). "Filming underway in Brisbane on Two Years Later drama for Paramount+". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ↑ "Two Years Later". Screen Australia. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ Laidlaw, Kyle (2025-06-22). "New Paramount+ Australian drama TWO YEARS LATER begins filming in Brisbane". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ↑ Ryno (2025-06-22). "Cameras Roll On Paramount+ Australia Original Series, Two Years Later". Ryno's TV. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ↑ "Two Years Later: World Premiere". AACTA Festival. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ Knox, David (8 May 2026). "Airdate: Two Years Later". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ Hui, Chelsea (5 June 2026). "Two Years Later Review". mamamia.com.au.
- ↑ "Two Years Later review: Brisbane drama has more character than your average romance | ScreenHub: Film, TV, Streaming and Games". www.screenhub.com.au. 2026-06-03. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
