Episode #1 8904 – The episode opens with Cara Varga-Murphy (Sara West) urging JJ Varga-Murphy (Riley Bryant) to slow down as he speeds into a cul-de-sac on Ramsay Street. Startled by a sudden breaking, Dex Varga-Murphy (Marley Williams) and Remi Varga-Murphy (Naomi Rukavina) recommend another stop sign talk. Emerging from the vehicle, Cara congratulates JJ for successfully driving across the city. From his driveway, Karl Kennedy (Alan Fletcher) greets the new family with a wave. JJ stares at something on the ground when Cara requests the trunk be opened. Dex volunteers while JJ shows Remi what he found. JJ says he’s going to like Ramsay Street.

From her kitchen window, Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) watches the new family until Karl interrupts to ask her opinion of a freshly clipped rose. When she says it’ll match his tie, he reminds her that today is a happy day. She agrees as Harold Bishop (Ian Smith) greets them from the kitchen table with a Photo Album in hand. Karl asks how he slept. When he claims he always sleeps well on Ramsay Street, Susan suspiciously asks him about the 3:00 a.m. wake-up call. He admits he did hear someone coming in before he mentioned updating the photo album titled –”The History Of Ramsay Street.” All attention is drawn to Holly Hoyland (Lucinda Armstrong) as she rushes out the door with a quick goodbye on her way to work.

Over the phone, Mike Young (Guy Pearce) shares how strange it felt to wake up alone before asking Jane Harris (Annie Jones) if they are crazy. A knock at the door interrupts just as she says they found a date on a calendar and went for it. Cara introduces the family and Jane thanks them for the early check-in while admitting this is the first time she’s used “Rent A Home.” Cara says it’s her family’s first time as well. Jane asks if someone really knocked on their door with an offer to buy their home. Remy confirms. Cara adds that the family was scheduled to stay with Remy’s parents while their new home was built, but they weren’t ready. Jane says she’ll be out of their way just as soon as she’s ready for the wedding.

Lassiters Hotel – Sadie Rodwell (Emerald Chan) compliments Mackenzie “Mack” Hargreaves (Georgie Stone) for being calm ahead of the wedding speech. Mack attributes it to Hendrix Greyson (Ben Turland) always having her back. Joining Holly at the front desk, Mack says she would like someone to listen to her wedding speech. Mack asks her to keep the tone down because she had a late night. As Mack recites her speech, Holly ignores Reece Sinclair (Mischa Barton) who needs help with her luggage. Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) orders Byron Stone (Xavier Molyneux) to help her. Taking the luggage, Byron escorts Reece to the elevator while Paul reminds Holly that Karl and Susan are why she works there. Inside the stopped elevator, Reece and Bryon make out.

Outside the hotel, Lucy Robinson (Melissa Bell) asks Paul when he started doing big favors for Karl and Susan. He admits it started when he remembered everyone he lost over the past few months. She says Holly still doesn’t know the company’s standards when Abigail (Axelle Austin) and Leo Tanaka (Tim Kano) approach. Leo tells them that Sadie and Mack are keeping the wedding on schedule.

As Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden) searches through a box, Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) asks what do you give people who already have everything. Melanie says the groom being married six times doesn’t help. She finds a necklace for Terese Willis’s (Rebekah Elmaloglou) “something borrowed.” Toadie swears he will never forget how happy he was on their wedding day.

At home, Terese mends her wedding dress when Susan gives her “something bubbly.” Daniel Clohesy (Thomas Blackburne) and Imogene Willis (Ariel Kaplan) inform them that Piper Willis (Mavournee Hazel) can’t make the wedding, even though, they found her a last-minute flight. Noticing Susan’s bottle of bubbly, Daniel offers to pop the cork. Terese claims Piper has always had doubts about her relationship. Susan and Imogene assure her that she has their full support.

Upon leaving, Jane describes her Nan as the most feared woman on Ramsay Street. JJ asks if anyone else feels Nan’s eyes are following them. Jane claims Mike feels the same way.

Harold broses a photo album when Jane arrives with her suitcase and food. While helping to unpack the food, Jane comments on Susan’s new bracelet. Susan blows it off as being something small. Jane assures her there is no reason to be embarrassed because she deserves it. Karl says the album can be updated now but everyone is busy with the wedding. Before leaving, Jane tells Harold about her new tenants, including JJ who is fascinated with Ramsay Street. Later, Harold takes the photo album to see the new tenants.

While lounging in bed, Byron complains about knowing nothing about Reece after three weeks. She suggests it is part of the fun. He asks if she in from the US why is she in Edinburgh. Claiming to live in New Hampshire, she came for the conference. They are making out when Holly arrives with a box of chocolate. Byron tells Reece that he wants to know more before going back to work.

Lassiters Hotel – During a video conference call, Mike tells Sam Young (Henrietta Graham) to call any time. Jane suggests Sam might like a break before leaving to join Byron. She voices concern about returning to the UK after being away so long. He reminds her that most of their lives were spent there. She admits to being proud of him for choosing a real career over escorting.

Harold and JJ look at the photo album when Wendy Rodwell (Candice Leask) arrives. Wendy tells the family that she is the “Rent A Home” contact. Seeing Harold, she why he isn’t dressed for the wedding. He appears to give her a confused look.

At the wedding, Mack chases a paper blowing in the wind when she encounters Haz Devkar (Shiv Palekar). He asks if she will accept him as her date. Karl, Jane, and Harold make their arrival. Toadie teases Karl about missing the start of the free meal. Harold attributes it to his late arrival before asking about the wedding party. Wendy confronts him about his visit with the new tenants.

Terese tells Imogene that she has never been happier. Grabbing Josh Willis’ (Harley Bonner) blue medal, she says it is “something blue.” They share a memory of Josh. Imogene says he will always be with them in spirit.

Daniel and Lucy tell Paul the car is ready. He thanks them for their support. Lucy says they are family. Paul admits to wondering how beautiful Terese will look.

Cara and Remi discuss JJ’s new interest, Ramsay Street. Remi admits to being happy they are away from Werribee. Agreeing, Cara reminds her that they will be going back. Remi says the break is good for them.

Reece ignores a phone call from her Dad. JJ looks through Harold’s photo album.

At the wedding, Imogene walks Terese down the aisle to a waiting Toadie. Paul looks on as Susan officiates when the episode ends.

Neighbours Series Review

This was my first foray into An Australian soap and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Don’t get me wrong, it was pretty awful, but there was an incredible amount of intrigue and suspense. I was not suspecting Terese to be marrying Toadie. The whole episode spun it like she was marrying Paul. There is obviously something going on there. The mystery behind Reece is also intriguing and learning what Mike has planned for Jane is stirring. All in all, a much different experience and the short episodes with the oversaturated cast make all the content seem important. I would give the show a 5 out of 10.

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