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According to Amazon Prime's press release confirming the revival,picks up six years since viewers last saw the Rafter family. Dave and Julie have created a new life in the country with youngest daughter Ruby, while the older Rafter children face new challenges and Grandpa Ted struggles to find his place. As Dave enjoys his new found freedom, Julie must reconcile her responsibilities to the family.
“What a thrilling opportunity to be able to revisit the family at the centre of my most successful creation, six years down the track,” said Creator and Writer, Bevan Lee. “The world has changed so much in that time, and it is a writing dream to be able to explore how the Rafters have changed with it, while at the same time reconnecting with the life affirming combination of humour and heart that characterised the original series.
The revelation, from Seven’s head of production Brad Lyons, came as the network was gearing up to roll out Gibney’sIt was Mr and Mrs Rafter – Erik Thomson and Rebecca Gibney – who wanted to move on from the iconic series. Picture: Supplied/In its heyday, the famed Aussie family drama averaged about 2 million viewers an episode across the five capital cities.
The death of Mel Rafter, played by Zoe Ventoura, was watched by a whopping 2.337 million, according to OzTam.Source:SuppliedDuring its first run, the family drama was nominated for 42 Logie Awards and won 14.
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