WENDY and JACK - Lesbian Interest Storyline from Australian TV Show Rake (2016)

Wendy and Jack TV Couple Storyline

There was a short lesbian interest storyline in Rake (2010-2018), an Australian TV series about Wendy, a psychiatrist and long suffering ex-wife of Cleaver who reunites with Jack her old girlfriend from university days. Cleaver who is threatened, spies on them and tries to intervene. Jack who is a high-flying political consultant makes a deal with Cleaver that she will support his campaign for a seat in Senate if he backs off.

Powerful dialogue and acting make the scenes from this LGBTQ+ storyline an absorbing watch.

Read more about Rake (Wendy and Jack) on IMDb

Caroline Brazier - as Wendy Greene

Tasma Walton - as Jack Claymore

Richard Roxburgh - as Cleaver

Country of Origin: Australia

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: English, Portuguese

Runtime: Multiple short clips in a Wendy and Jack video playlist on YouTube

Release Date: 2016

Director: Rowan Woods

Creators: Richard Roxburgh and Peter Duncan

Other Links
Rake (2010) on Wikipedia
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LAYLA and JACKIE from KICK (2007) - Australian Lesbian Interest TV Couple

The love story between Layla and Jackie is a lesbian interest storyline running through the Australian romantic comedy / dramedy TV series Kick, (IMDb 6.6) that originally aired in 2007. Layla and Jackie are instantly attracted to each other after meeting at the university fencing club and it doesn't take long before they become fencing partners and start going out for coffee.

Layla has never had a girlfriend before but knows that her family would not approve of her dating a woman. She tries to keep her world separate and does not tell Jackie about the familial pressure she is under to meet Middle Eastern cultural expectations including getting engaged. Instead she tries to compartmentalize her life however the cracks show up early on when Jackie who describes herself as "forward" turns up unexpectedly to the karaoke party in Layla's street.

Layla and Jackie are more than fencing Partners in Kick (2007)

As Layla and Jackie become closer Layla is conflicted between wanting to pursue the relationship with Jackie and not disappointing her family. It becomes increasingly difficult for Layla to keep certain aspects of her life secret and eventually Jackie learns the truth about the plans that Layla's family have for Layla.

At this point Jackie tries to force the issue by demanding that Layla be true to herself and her family about her sexuality. Layla must then decide what she wants most: to keep her family happy or to continue dating Jackie.

Layla and Jackie  make eyes at each other when Layla says "she's interested"

Romi Trower as Jackie in Australian TV show Kick 2007

Nicole Chaumoun as Layla in Kick (2007)

The themes explored in the Layla and Jackie storyline are not new but their love story is dealt with more than enough sensitivity and humor to make it refreshing. Full marks to the writers who show Layla and Jackie navigating their dilemma in such a way that they reach a resolution that results in a happy ending for our characters, something that is uncommon in many lesbian interest story arcs. 

 

Layla and Jackie room mates on the fencing intensive in Kick (2007)

Layla and Jackie making eyes at each other in the TV show Kick (2007)

The Layla and Jackie love story can be watched from the very beginning on the #lesbianswatch YouTube channel.

Read more about Kick TV series on IMDb

Nicole Chamoun as Layla

Romi Trower as Jackie

Country of Origin: Australia

Genre: Drama / Romance / Comedy

Language: English

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 23 minute playlist in 3 parts edited version

Release Date: 2007

Director: Esben Storm

Creator: Esben Storm, Adam Bowen

Layla and Jackie say goodnight in Kick 2007

Layla and Jackie talk domestic bliss in Kick 2007

Layla and Jackie share a rare moment alone to be intimate with each other

Other Links

Kick TV Series on Wikipedia
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MIRANDA AND CHLOE (2003) - Australian Lesbian TV Couple (Secret Life of Us)

The love story between Miranda and Chloe is one of the main storylines in Season 3 of The Secret Life of Us, (IMDb 7.6), an Australian twenty-something drama series that originally aired from 2001 - 2006. The relationship between Miranda and Chloe is a slow burn; initially there is nothing more than friendship as a relationship with Chloe is not on Miranda's radar having dated men exclusively in the past. However, pretty soon though Miranda and Chloe are spending a lot of time together outside of work: hanging out, having dinners, going to clubs and going on shopping trips.

By the end of episode 4 Miranda realizes that she is crushing on Chloe but for the time being it seems is hampered by her own inhibitions about being with a woman. Fortunately Miranda embraces her feelings and falls into Chloe's arms. Both women eventually declare their love for each other and its not too long before they move in together.

Miranda and Chloe's love story is dealt with both sensitivity and intelligence by the writers of this lesbian interest TV show. Most of the usual annoying tropes that dog LGBTQ+ story arcs are few and far between making this lesbian storyline an enjoyable watch.

The Miranda and Chloe love story is available to watch from the very beginning on the #lesbianswatch YouTube channel.

Read more about The Secret Life of Us TV series on IMDb

Abi Tucker - as Miranda

Nina Liu - as Chloe

Country of Origin: Australia

Genre: Drama / Romance / Relationships

Language: English

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 90 minute playlist

Release Date: 2003

Director: Cate Shortland, Kate Dennis, Ana Kokkinos, Daniel Nettheim

Creator: Judi McCrossin

Other Links

Secret Life of Us on Wikipedia
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TWO WEEKS WEB SERIES (2017)- Lesbian Interest / LGBTQ Storylines (Australia)

Two Weeks (2017) (IMDb 8.2) is a LGBTQ+ web series which includes a lesbian interest storyline concerning Audrey and Claire. It's been six months since Audrey has seen Claire when she discovers that Claire has covered up her picture on social media with an emoji. The last time they saw each other Claire ghosted her. Audrey has to know so she gets in touch with Claire only to get reeled in again. The question is how many times can Audrey keep forgiving Claire before she realizes that Claire is no good for her.


Shanay De Marco as Audrey

Piéra Forde as Claire

Country of Origin: Australia

Genre: Drama / Romance

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: Season 1 - 9 episodes of around 8-10 minutes each

Directed by: Daniel Anderson, Rachel Anderson and Isabel Stanfield

Written by: Daniel Anderson, Ben Cotgrove and Mary Duong


To find out more about the series visit Two Weeks on IMDb

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Official Website for Two Weeks
Two Weeks Facebook Page
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A PRIVATE MATTER - Lesbian Interest Short Film 2015

A Private Matter is a short LGBTQ film about a young woman Abbi who returns to her small rural Australian hometown and conservative family for a weekend accompanied by her partner Charlie. As the weekend wears on the secret of Abbi and Charlie's relationship as lovers is revealed with disastrous consequences. Watch out for Bianca Bradey as Charlie from Starting from Now fame who delivers a sterling performance in this standout short lesbian film.

Starring: Bianca Bradey as Charlie and Giselle van der Wiel as Abbi

Read more about A Private Matter short film on IMDb

Country of Origin: Australia

Genre: Drama / Romance Short Film

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 1.20 minutes

Initial Release: 2015

Director: Kate Halpin

Writer: Kate Halpin



Other Links
Official Facebook Page for A Private Matter short film
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STARTING FROM NOW - Australian Lesbian Web Series

Starting From Now is an Australian web series about four lesbian women based in Sydney Australia whose lives and loves intersect. The show has had outstanding success and is now planning its fourth season. It stars Bianca Bradey, Sarah de Possesse, Rosie Lourde, and Lauren Orrell and was created and directed by award winning filmmaker and writer, Julie Kalceff.

Watch Season 1 in 6 episodes  with a further 4 seasons to enjoy.

Country of Origin: Australia

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: None


To find out more about the series and / or support the development of further series visit https://www.startingfromnowtv.com  #startingfromnow

Another lesbian web series worth the watch from the same writer director is The Newtown Girls

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THE NEWTOWN GIRLS (2012) - Lesbian Web Series (Australia)

The Newtown Girls (2012) (IMDb 7.0) is an Australian lesbian web series in 10 parts about the lives and loves of Scarlet who returns to the quirky queer scene of Newtown, Sydney after a year in Asia mending a broken heart. Scarlet has a list of what will make her happy and enlists reluctant best friend Alex, to help her find her soul mate but is Scarlet looking for love in all the wrong places? 

The Newtown Girls web series is best described as a dramedy, with plenty of comic twists in the plot to keep your attention. Of course the only one who cannot see just how smitten Alex is with Scarlet is Scarlet herself.

The Newtown Girls was written and directed by award winning screenwriter, Julie Kalceff who was also responsible for the highly acclaimed lesbian web series Starting from Now.  The series is an enjoyable watch on YouTube and worth the investment of the full 10 episodes. 

Read more about the Newtown Girls lesbian web series on IMDb

Debra Ades as Scarlet

Renee Lim as Alex

Country of Origin: Australia

Genre: Drama / Comedy

Language: English

Subtitles: French

Director: Julie Kalceff

Writer: Julie Kalceff and Natalie Krikowa


To find out more about the series and / or support the development of further series visit https://thenewtowngirls.com/

Related Links

Official Twitter for The Newtown Girls

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FRANKY AND ERICA FROM WENTWORTH - TV Show with Lesbian Storyline

Franky and Erica - Lesbian Interest Storyline

Franky (Nicole da Silva) and Erica (Leeanna Walsman) can't take their eyes off each other in award winning Australian women's prison drama Wentworth. Sexual tension mounts between the pair throughout season one as Wentworth Governor Erica Davidson despite being engaged to a man takes every opportunity to spend time with out lesbian Franky Doyle even dreaming about having sex with her in episode 5. One of the all time great quotes of the show is when Franky says "I don't eat sausage, I'm vagitarian."

Country of Origin: Australia

Genre: TV Show / Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: None

To find out more about the Wentworth TV series on IMDb


Detailed episode guide to Wentworth Season 1 on Wikipedia

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