800 Words, Season 3, Part 2

One of Acorn TV’s most popular series returns with the DVD debut of 800 WORDS, Season 3, Part 2 on February 5, 2019. Season 3, Part 2 of this heartwarming series continues the saga of George Turner (Erik Thomson, Packed to the Rafters, The Code), a man making a home for himself and his family in a strangely beautiful and quirky New Zealand coastal town. The series has received Logie Awards for Best Actor for Erik Thomson and Most Outstanding Newcomer for Melina Vidler as George’s daughter Shay. The DVD 2-Disc Set features 8 episodes ($49.99, Amazon.com). 800 Words, Season 3, Part 2 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 streaming service focused on British and international television from RLJ Entertainment, Inc.

Australian newspaper columnist George Turner and his family have settled into their lives in New Zealand, but things are far from calm in their small coastal town. Following the wedding of his friend Woody (Rick Donald, A Place to Call Home), George begins dating someone new, providing endless fodder for the gossiping townsfolk. George’s teenagers face their own relationship issues as Shay tries to get over her messy breakup, and Arlo (Benson Jack Anthony) becomes romantically involved with two girls at once. Later, the citizens of Weld fear that their town may be taken over by a neighboring community, and the Turners are rocked by revelations about the death of George’s wife a few years earlier.

Full of gorgeous scenery, quirky humor, and heartfelt moments, this award-winning dramedy also stars Bridie Carter(McLeod’s Daughters), Emma Leonard (Home and Away), Michelle Langstone (The Almighty Johnsons), and Jonny Brugh (What We Do in the Shadows).

Street Date: February 5, 2019                           SRP: $49.99

DVD 2-Disc Set: 8 episodes – Approx. 364 min. – SDH Subtitles – UPC 054961268894

Contains coarse language, sexual situations, and brief nudity

My Thoughts

800 Words is a cute comedy about a widower who decides to move his family to a little coastal town. But his new beginning doesn't go quite as smoothly as he planned. The quirky locals can't keep to themselves and George and his kids find themselves the center of attention, This season has eight delightful episodes:

1- The town wonders who George took home after the wedding. Arlo doesn't understand why Lindsay is angry with him. 

2- George and Katie are concerned about how their relationship will effect Fiona. Tom gets his police physical assessment and  Shay and Siouxsie join the fire-brigade.

3 - George and Katie plan a vacation, but end up disappointed. George kinds himself in competition with Katie's ex.

4 - Arlo is seeing Poppy but hasn't ended his relationship with Lindsay yet. Big Mac is working on a tourism video.

5 - Big Mac reveals why he's making the video which gets the town upset with their neighbors. George and Woody are at odds. 

6 - George's in-laws want him to take a stand against the driver who killed Laura which causes friction in his relationship. 

7- Shay is avoiding all the Turners. Poppy deals with bullying and the election is causing friction in the town. 

8 - George and Fiona confront Big Mac. Shay goes back to school and Poppy's mom gets involved.
This was another great installment of this drama series. This series will make you laugh at times and get emotional at times. The relationship between George and his kids has it's challenges, but it's also touching. Living in a small coastal town myself, I could definitely relate to the quirky locals. If you'd like to grab a copy of this DVD set, it is available online at Acorn Media and online at Amazon.