A Place to Call Home, Season 6 - The Final Chapter

Called an Aussie Downton Abbey and among one of the most popular series on Acorn TV, A PLACE TO CALL HOME, Season 6 (The Final Chapter) makes its DVD debut on April 23, 2019. Created by Bevan Lee and starring AACTA award winner Marta Dusseldorp (Jack Irish, Janet King), A Place To Call Home is a sweeping romantic drama set in 1950s rural Australia and dealing with important social issues of the time: homosexuality, single motherhood, racism and the lingering effects of war. The final chapter of the Bligh saga brings love and healing to Australia’s first family as each member finds their true meaning in life and a place to call home. The DVD 3-Disc Set features 10 episodes ($59.99, Amazon.com). A Place to Call Home, Season 6 made its U.S. premiere in August 2018 on Acorn TV. Called a “glorious streaming service… an essential must-have”

 (The Hollywood Reporter), Acorn TV is North America’s most popular and largest streaming service focused on British and international television. Also on April 23: A PLACE TO CALL HOME: The Complete Collection (Limited Edition) will be available on 20-Disc DVD sets with two hours of bonus features ($299.99 each). In the final season of the critically acclaimed, award-winning drama, resilient nurse Sarah Nordmann (Marta Dusseldorp) finally marries wealthy landowner George Bligh (Brett Climo, Snowy River: The McGregor Saga). But as Sarah takes her place as lady of Ash Park, George’s mother, Elizabeth (Noni Hazlehurst, Little Fish), feels pushed out of the household that she ran for decades. George’s son, James (David Berry, Outlander), returns from abroad to start a business in Sydney, while his daughter, Anna (Abby Earl, The Great Mint Swindle), lives in Hawaii with her sister-in-law (Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood, Underbelly), hiding a secret from the rest of the family. As the Blighs journey back to each other, they face tragedies, betrayals, and new beginnings that will challenge their relationships and change the courses of their lives. Set in 1959 Australia, A Place to Call Home blends “A-grade period drama” (The Guardian) with “pointed social critique” (The New York Times). The phenomenal cast also includes Craig Hall (The Doctor Blake Mysteries), Frankie J. Holden (Something in the Air), Dominic Allburn (Jack Irish), and Sara Wiseman (Rake). 

My Thoughts

A Place to Call Home is a suburb period drama set in Australia in the 1950s. Sarah Adams spent twenty years as a nurse overseas. When she finally returns home, she meets handsome widower  George Bligh. Sparks fly between the two, but his wealthy family is less than pleased with their budding romance, especially when she has a run-in with his brother. Mrs. Bligh, his controlling mother, does everything she can to keep the new couple apart, but Sarah isn't a woman who gives up easily.  There are ten episodes in the final season.

For Better or Worse - Sarah and George host a party when they get back from Israel, but there was tension between Henry and James.

Salt of the Earth - Roy is dealing with a devastating loss. Carolyn decides to accept an offer to work in Sydney. 

Darkness & Light - Henry is recovering from a car accident and the town prepares for a funeral.  James is staying at Douglas's house which surprises the others.

Against the Tide - Carolyn meets up with an old flame. Matthew tries to get Olivia to stay with him. Jack thinks a local troublemaker is responsible for Henry's accident.

Look Into My Eyes - The identity of Georgie's birth mother is revealed. Anna decides to have her baby alone. There is controversy woman's clinic.

Staring Down the Barrel - Henry has a breakdown. Jack worries the board is going to fire him. Sam is acting strange  but refuses medical care.

New Adventures - George ties to help Sarah through a crises. Jack makes a proposition to Dr. Burton.

Autumn Affairs - Anna refuses to hide her pregnancy. Jack is getting the community clinic off its feet.

Life Longs for Itself - Carolyn and Jack are living apart. Anna's books are made into a radio show. Olivia gets involved in a new relationship.

Reaching Home - The family celebrates the holidays. Jack is dealing with depression. Elizabeth sets up a maternity hospital. Everyone tells Carolyn to go back to Jack.

This is such a great show, filled with secrets and romance. Each episode ends in a cliff hanger that leaves you wanting more. In addition to the fabulous story line between the main characters, in also ties in actual historical events from the time period.  I'm sorry to see the show is coming to an end.  
If you'd like to grab a copy of this fantastic period drama for yourself, its available on Acorn Media for only $59.99. You can also order it online on Amazon.