Gold Diggers

It's refreshing to see a show not take itself so seriously! And despite some of these other reviews, I personally love that it's a bit childish, and super crass - I feel like it appeals to us who grew up loving stuff like The Simpsons, or Anchorman, or Austin Powers. Yes those are old references, but those are things that appealed to my humour when I was younger and so does this. It's just fun. Love it. Great job.

The two main characters rightfully steal the show, these are some seriously talented comediennes.

And love the ensemble cast, particularly Percy and Fran. So many great one-liners. Worth a watch.

The reviewers who are offended by this series "authenticity" really crack me up. They probably watch Sky and Fox news and think everyrhing they say is factual.

This is such a funny romp in the Goldfields and behind the slapstick etc does touch on quite a few issues of colonial racism, misogyny etc. As I said in the title it's not meant to be taken seriously.

If you like shows like Plebs, Kath and Kim or Upper middle bogan then this should be right up your alley. Life is too full of serious stuff to worry about whether or not this series is factual or not. Take it as it is and just laugh at the satirical nature of the characters and the times.

I am "old" - and I love this! Awesome acting, story, script and diversity of Aussie characters and cultures with long overdue respect shown to indigenous peoples - very entertaining plus lovely settings/scenery. Took a minute to adjust to the modern language and points of reference BUT possibly more realistic than we think? I absolutely love ALL the characters! Fantastic to see women shown as more than victims or men's possessions in a period setting. Wish I could visit Dead Horse Gap for a weekend stay - maybe someone could set this up for real - like Old Sydney town?! 😆 Like a laugh? Watch it!

An easy to watch show that draws you in with its crazy and funny characters, each with distinct personalities. As the scene was set I was a little confused with what was happening but soon saw the spin Jack Yabsley had put on the gold rush story. The main characters soon have you laughing at their quick one liners and modern twist to the old times. The pub scenes were my favourite with the background characters really setting the scene making the sisters come to life. I can't wait to watch the next episodes to see what the sisters get up to and the trouble they stir up. The local cop is my favourite character so far. Such a refreshing light comedy.

If you are traditional, conservative, upper-class, a male, you will hate this show. If you benefit from current societal arrangements, you will hate this show.

I found it entertaining. It is fantasy, entirely unrealistic in every way possible -- that is what makes it entertaining. Instead of reinforcing stereotypes, like every other show, it challenges them.

The women challenge social norms about femininity, patriarchal values and stereotypes, heteronormativity, drinking, sex before marriage etc.. The women are not "proper women."

The show includes interracial lesbian relations, heterosexual relations.

The show challenges hypermasculinity. Rich men can be gay. It is acceptable for heterosexual men to be sensitive, cry. The police officer is gentle, non-violent, non-hypermasculine. Women can be intelligent and exert power over men. The show challenges norms.

The acting is excellent, casting was well done.

Some parts of this show are inspiring and uplifting, if you were not born into wealth/prosperity or as a male, while some parts will make you pleasantly uncomfortable. Some parts are realistic for that time -- e.g., The officer had to be a man and a gay man had to be married to a woman -- others are not.