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SeaChange

1998·Show
47Episodes in4Seasons
78
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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

SeaChange is a popular Australian television show that ran for 39 episodes from 1998 to 2000 on the ABC. It was created by Andrew Knight and Deborah Cox and starred Sigrid Thornton, David Wenham, William McInnes, John Howard, Tom Long and Kerry Armstrong. The director was Michael Carson. Filming was based at Barwon Heads, Victoria and St Leonards, Victoria, both locations being on the Bellarine Peninsula. A number of streets in the St Leonards Sea Change Estate have since been named to acknowledge some of the characters of the series. Many scenes were also filmed in Williamstown, including the exterior of the Williamstown Life Saving Club, which became the court house of Pearl Bay.
Small-Town DramaQuirky CharactersRomantic RelationshipsFamily DynamicsAustralian TelevisionSituational ComedyPolitical IntrigueCharacter-DrivenCoastal Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about SeaChange

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Where can I stream SeaChange legally?

SeaChange is included with a subscription to Acorn TV and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is SeaChange worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is SeaChange rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does SeaChange have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 47 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

When did SeaChange air?

It ran from 1998 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is SeaChange in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch SeaChange?

6AUCAFIFJNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for SeaChange in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does SeaChange use?

Corrupt Corporate ExecutiveLeitmotifPut on a BusStatus Quo Is GodIt's All My FaultO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessEnd-of-Episode SillinessExact WordsPyromaniacRomantic False LeadHappy Ending OverrideWham Lineand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for SeaChange, including Corrupt Corporate Executive, Leitmotif, Put on a Bus.