Frayed
Seen it?2019 | 2 seasons | 46 min | Comedy, Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 Desperate Housewives or Fleabag, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 46 minutes, about 9 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Fabulously wealthy London housewife Sammy, is forced to return to the town in Australia she grew up in. But in coming home, Sammy must revisit her past and the events that led her to flee as a teenager years ago.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 BAFTA.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 54K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12019 · 6 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday
Season 22021 · 6 episodes · 6.5 out of 10Weeknight
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Cast & crew
Created by Sarah Kendall
- Sarah KendallSammy Cooper
- Kerry ArmstrongJean
- Ben MingayJim
- Frazer HadfieldLenny
- Maggie Ireland-JonesTess