More Than This (2022)
Synopsis
A slice of life drama that explores the overwhelming, messy, difficult and beautiful experiences of 5 teens as they navigate relationships, sexuality, grades, an online life, family pressures and taking risks during their final year.
Network
Paramount+
Episodes
Roll Call
Five diverse teens are thrown together in year 12 English tute class, with Mr E. Charlotte and Leon have history. Alex seems to know the local drug dealer and shy non-binary student Jamie meets Zali who welcomes them in to the LGBTQI crowd.
Alex
Alex is repeating year 12 due to physical and mental health issues caused by his epilepsy. Unbeknownst to his mother, he keeps his seizures and anxiety at bay by smoking weed. After being nearly busted by Mr E, the two bond over music.
Zali and Jamie
Zali is cracking under pressure from teachers, her strict father, her jealous girlfriend Emma and her own need for control. Jamie finally has friends but can't spend time with them because they always have to look after younger brother Max.
Leon and Mr E
Mr E isn't allowed to see his son, crosses a line with Alex and has a mystery date at a gay bar that ends up being overrun with his students. Leon fails to hide his feelings for Charlotte from Legs, the effects are disastrous for all three.
Charlotte
Charlotte tears strips off Legs for posting her nudes, and finds she actually has friends when Jamie and Zali come to her side. Distraught that her Dad stole her money for gambling, she runs away and runs into older charismatic Carlyle.
The Party
Hormones and tensions are high at the first big party or year, Emma and Zali end it, Jamie tells Zali how they feel. Legs learns the truth about Leon and Charlotte, Alex and Sammy share a secret and one of our main five ends up in hospital.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
More Than This
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Production
The Australian Children's Television Foundation
