The Heights

Gritty and down-to-earth, almost kitchen-sink realism. Despite a cast of characters that feels like they've tried to check off every minority and ethnic group going, it doesn't feel laboured or forced. The show does a remarkable job of creating what feels like a community, where characters really can bump into each-other and have different connections via different people. It's essentially a soap opera, sure, but its an engaging one; not overly-directed tosh like Neighbours or most commercial network dramas. The writing is terrifically subtle, and with only occasional exceptions, spares us huge amounts of exposition. AND its funny. It almost feels like an attempt to follow-up Something in the Air, the last soap the ABC produced almost 20 years ago.

I'm only up to the ninth episode on iView but I really hope this show starts to grow its audience so they can justify a renewal. What were the ABC thinking by airing it on a Friday night? It would have done much better in the middle of the week. In the US they call it the 'Friday Night Death Slot' for a reason; people are less likely to turn on their TVs for a drama at the end of a long week.

Genuine credible characters depicting contemporary Australian lives

The heights is a refreshing take on the soap opera genre. The diversity feels real to Aussie living and hits home runs with brilliant performances and story writing.

Great to have another Aussie soap to watch. Hopefully they bring out another series

What an incredible show with heart and purpose. Great to see a wide array of representation, indicative of modern Australian society. It touches on topics WITH the audience not AT the audience, and tows the balance of light hearted and deep and meaningful. Thank you for creating this show.