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Frayed

Frayed

Home is wherever they'll take you.

20197.42 Seasons12 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Fabulously wealthy London housewife Sammy, is forced to return to the town in Australia she grew up in. But in coming home, Sammy must revisit her past and the events that led her to flee as a teenager years ago.

Created by Todd Abbott
NetworksABC TVSky One

Top Cast

Sarah Kendall

Sarah Kendall

Sammy Cooper

Kerry Armstrong

Kerry Armstrong

Jean

Ben Mingay

Ben Mingay

Jim

Frazer Hadfield

Frazer Hadfield

Lenny

M

Maggie Ireland-Jones

Tess

Trailer

Themes & Keywords

london, englandhousewifewidowaustraliahigh schoolfamilyhometownestatedeath of husbandliving abroad1980sriches to ragsdeath of a loved onereturn to hometownmoving back home

About Frayed

Frayed is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2019 exploring themes of london, england, housewife, widow, australia, high school, family. Created by Todd Abbott, it stars Sarah Kendall, Kerry Armstrong, Ben Mingay. Fabulously wealthy London housewife Sammy, is forced to return to the town in Australia she grew up in. But in coming home, Sammy must revisit her past and the events that led her to flee as a teenager years ago.

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