Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s strand in which, each fortnight, we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track… So, we’re going to do the hard work for you.
This time round we’re looking at Homebodies, an SBS drama that combines the supernatural with an exploration of a mother and son as they try to reconnect following his gender reassignment surgery. Despite its high-concept stakes, reviews have focused on the tender relationship study of a family haunted, literally and figuratively, by their choices. A Special Mention at last week’s Series Mania has only added to the intrigue and international potential.
Name: Homebodies
Country: Australia
Producers: Mad Ones
Distributor: tbc
Network/streamer: SBS/SBS On Demand
For fans of: Transparent, The Danish
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