Top End Bub
One big h̶a̶p̶p̶y̶ h̲e̲c̲t̲i̲c̲ family.
Lauren is a dynamic Indigenous lawyer ticking off life goals in Adelaide. She's married to Ned, a handsome husband who makes fresh croissants. What else could a person need? After Lauren's eight-year-old niece is orphaned, the couple reluctantly abandons their big-city goals and move to the Top End to raise the child. While Lauren and Ned juggle the responsibility of becoming unexpected parents and try to keep their marriage together, Lauren must come to terms with her responsibilities within her culture as she transforms from an individualist to the linchpin of her family.
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Ep 1Sisters
Lauren and Ned’s perfect Adelaide life shatters when tragedy forces them back to Darwin to care for their orphaned niece, Taya.
Ep 2Queen Taya
Lauren and Ned struggle as new parents while Lauren wonders who Taya’s biological father is – and if she should contact him.
Ep 3It's Mango, it's Ice-Cream
Taya gets into trouble at school, revealing Ned and Lauren's very different views on parenting as they struggle to find a middle ground between being ‘Good Cop’ and ‘Bad Cop’.
Ep 4Best Birthday Ever?
Taya’s birthday turns to chaos with the arrival of Ned’s high maintenance mother, while Lauren secretly discovers who Taya’s father is.
Ep 5Aunty Coming Through!
Lauren pulls a sickie to find Taya’s dad on the Tiwi Islands, while Ned, Taya and Trevor help Leroy save the local footy fundraiser.
Ep 6Freedom Cheese
Ned feels betrayed after finding out about Lauren's search for Taya’s biological father and seeks comfort at Leroy’s.
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