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The Lake

Name: The Lake
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2022-06-16
Cast: Jon Dore, Travis Nelson, Carolyn Scott, Declan Whaley, Natalie Lisinska

2022 | 2 seasons | Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a small audience and a quick end and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Shameless or Grace and Frankie, start here.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.

After returning from abroad after a break-up with his long-term partner, Justin plans to connect with his teenage daughter he gave up for adoption. His plans to make new memories with his daughter at the family cottage go awry when he discovers his parents left it to his picture-perfect step-sister, Maisy-May.