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Love Child

2014 – 2017Show4 seasons36 episodes

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A nostalgic, moving drama series about history and family.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 36 episodes · best: S1E7 "Episode #1.7" 8.8

Episodes

8.4
8.3
8.2
8.2

Story

The lives of staff at the fictional Kings Cross Hospital and the wild streets of Darlinghurst in the 1960s. Joan Miller is a smart and sophisticated midwife who returns home from London to take a job at the Kings Cross Hospital. Dr Patrick McNaughton is a charismatic head of obstetrics at Kings Cross Hospital. Frances Bolton is the tough matron who also controls the running of Stanton House, a home for unwed pregnant young women.

Feels like

  • Australian Period Drama
  • Medical & Social History
  • Women's Rights Narrative
  • Emotional & Melancholic
  • Strong Female Protagonists
  • 1960s Nostalgia
  • Class and Gender Conflict
  • Character-Driven Storytelling
  • Heartbreaking Realism

Cast

24 of 94 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Geoff Bennett, Shawn Seet, Grant Brown
Written by
Tim Pye, Cathy Strickland, Christine McCourt
Produced by
Sarah Lambert

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 17, 2014 · July 4, 2017 · Ended

First aired
February 17, 2014
Last aired
July 4, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 36 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Love Child?"

Questions about Love Child

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Love Child?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Love Child worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.6).

How long does it take to watch Love Child?

29 h

About 29 hours: 36 episodes in 4 seasons of about 48 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2017.

Is Love Child plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Love Child good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.