Return to Eden
Seen it?1983 | 2 seasons | 60 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a short run with a modest audience, 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 loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 25 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Rich but insecure heiress Stephanie Harper believes she's found true love with tennis pro Greg Marsden, but after the nuptials, Greg promptly begins an affair with Stephanie’s best friend, Jilly Stewart. Whilst on their honeymoon, Greg pushes Stephanie into a crocodile-infested swamp, and he and Jilly watch as she is apparently mauled to death. However, Stephanie miraculously survives and travels to an island clinic where she undergoes extensive plastic surgery. Using her new identity, Tara Welles, and fortune, she plots revenge on Greg and Jilly, aiming to take back what's rightfully hers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 44K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up.
- Season 11983 · 3 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 21986 · 22 episodesNot rated yet
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Cast & crew
Created by Michael Laurence
- Rebecca GillingStephanie Harper / Tara Welles
- James SmillieDr Dan Marshall
- Peta ToppanoJilly Stewart
- Nicki PaullSarah Harper
- Peter CousensDennis Harper
- Daniel AbineriJake Sanders
- Megan WilliamsCassie Jones
- Warren BlondellTom McMaster
- Angelo D'AngeloAngelo Vitale