A binge-worthy Australian post-WW2 period drama that viewers have been raving about, calling it an 'irresistible' and 'binge-worthy' soap.12:06, 03 Aug 2026An "irresistible” period drama with all the twists and turns needed by Downton Abbey fanatics is the perfect binge-worthy series to sink your teeth into. A Place to Call Home is an Australian post-WW2 period drama that viewers are raving about.‌The period drama ran for six series between 2013 and 2018. It centres on Sarah Adams (played by Marta Dusseldorp), who returns to Australia after twenty years abroad to rebuild her life. As she sets out on a fresh chapter, she finds herself at odds with wealthy matriarch Elizabeth Bligh (Noni Hazlehurst).‌Sarah also discovers that the husband she uprooted her life to Paris for, who converted to his Jewish faith from Catholicism, survived World War II, sending her world into turmoil.‌Set in New South Wales, the show also starred Brett Climo (who played George Bligh), Craig Hall (Dr. Jack Duncan), David Berry (James Bligh), Abby Earl (Anna Bligh), Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood (Olivia Bligh), Aldo Mignone (Gino Poletti), Sara Wiseman (Carolyn Bligh), Jenni Baird (Regina Standish), Tim Draxl (Henry Fox), and Frankie J. Holden (Roy Briggs).The hit show was loved by viewers for three seasons but was then cancelled after its second series. Producers, however, managed to secure additional funding, enabling it to run for a further six series and, including a stint of the series airing on the BBC.‌Critics and viewers alike praised the series as the next big thing, leaving glowing reviews on IMDb. One called the series an "irresistible soap," writing, "A soap, but a soap of the very highest quality. Noni Hazlehurst's performance alone is reason enough to watch. "A soap, but a soap of the very highest quality. Noni Hazlehurst's performance alone is reason enough to watch."Another said: “This Australian series has an excellent storyline, cast, and location. It is just a beautiful story with just enough suspense to keep you wanting more. I am of an age that I lived through these times and prejudices and can truly relate. The 50s were a beautiful and unique postwar period for the entire world.‌“I praise the actors for their ability to draw you into the story and to stir personal emotions. Noni Hazelhurst, as Elizabeth Bligh, is amazing in her portrayal of the matriarch, with her unsuccessful attempts at controlling her family."I have three more episodes to watch and am saddened there aren't more. I like the mid-century staging and costumes. Bravo, and very well done! Thank you.”Another fan said: “This is another fantastic series from Australia. The acting is brilliant, and the kind of issues this series deals with are quite hard-hitting and thought-provoking. It's amazing to think that this was how people were treated in the 1950s, and it shows how far we have come over the years in our consideration of other people's lifestyles and religions.”‌One more added: “It isn't often that I find a series, especially with 6 seasons under its belt, that I find so engaging I can hardly stop watching it. This series fits the bill perfectly."The characters are fascinating, changing and growing as time goes by. Of course, there are the necessary villains, yet even some of them are multi-dimensional too, with many layers to their characterisations.“It is true that the plots may seem somewhat soap opera-like at times, and yet they are handled in such a realistic manner that the soapiness can be forgiven. This is one series I will not soon forget.Article continues below"One final note of appreciation... the way they conclude the series gives us exactly what we crave after watching these people for so long. Bravo to them.”A Place to Call Home, is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.