The Secret Life of Us 2001
“A heady mix of This Life, Friends and Sex & The City”
What is The Secret Life of Us?
The Secret Life of Us is an Australian television drama series that focuses on the lives of individuals between their twenties and thirties. The program explores the experiences of this demographic as they navigate their personal and professional lives during the early 2000s.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 86
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 16, 2001
- Last aired
- Dec 28, 2005
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- AU
- Networks
- 10
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The Secret Life of Us is an Australian television drama series that focuses on the lives of individuals between their twenties and thirties. The program explores the experiences of this demographic as they navigate their personal and professional lives during the early 2000s. As a character-driven narrative, the show examines the challenges, relationships, and daily realities faced by its subjects within this specific period. By centering on a group of young adults, the series provides a perspective on the social and lifestyle dynamics common to that age range at the turn of the millennium. The production serves as a reflection of the concerns and aspirations typical of the era, capturing the essence of life for those in their twenties and thirties. Through its portrayal of these interconnected lives, the series documents the evolving nature of adult relationships and individual development during the early years of the twenty-first century. The show remains a notable example of Australian television drama from this time, emphasizing the relatable struggles of its central cast.
Should you watch it?
“A slice-of-life drama following twenty-somethings navigating love and work in Melbourne’s St Kilda.”
- Sharp look at early-2000s Australian youth culture
- Well-drawn characters dealing with love, career and friendship
- Atmospheric St Kilda setting
- Period-specific references may feel dated to younger viewers
- Some storylines rely on familiar sitcom tropes
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas about friendships and relationships in a vibrant city backdrop.
The series contains adult themes and language, suited for mature teen and adult audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1 Telemovie (1) Jul 16, 2001
- E2 Telemovie (2) Jul 16, 2001
- E3 The Unbelievable Truth Jul 23, 2001
- E4 The Garden of Gethsemane Jul 30, 2001
- E5 The Rules Aug 6, 2001
- E6 Expect The Unexpected Aug 13, 2001
- E7 The Road Less Taken Aug 20, 2001
- E8 What Am I? Aug 27, 2001
- E9 The Secret Life of Us Sep 3, 2001
- E10 State of Limbo Sep 3, 2001
- E11 Love Sucks Sep 10, 2001
- E12 Fallout Sep 17, 2001
- E13 Secrets and Lies Sep 24, 2001
- E14 Better the Devil You Know Oct 1, 2001
- E15 The Gap Oct 8, 2001
- E16 The Butterfly Effect Oct 15, 2001
- E17 Piggy-in-the-Middle Oct 22, 2001
- E18 Intimations of Mortality Oct 29, 2001
- E19 A Friend Indeed Nov 5, 2001
- E20 Men on the Verge Nov 12, 2001
- E21 Doorway Nov 19, 2001
- E22 Now or Never Nov 26, 2001
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 A New World Order Feb 18, 2002
- E2 Free Will Feb 25, 2002
- E3 The Dance Mar 4, 2002
- E4 An Ill Wind Mar 11, 2002
- E5 The Grand Delusion Mar 18, 2002
- E6 It's Not Easy Apr 8, 2002
- E7 A Fine Line Apr 15, 2002
- E8 Make Up Your Mind Apr 22, 2002
- E9 Controlling the Universe Apr 29, 2002
- E10 Between a Rock and a Hard Place May 6, 2002
- E11 The Funny Side May 13, 2002
- E12 Who Do You Want to Be Today? May 20, 2002
- E13 From Little Things Big Things Grow May 27, 2002
- E14 Rose Coloured Glasses Jun 3, 2002
- E15 Have a Little Faith Jun 17, 2002
- E16 The Great Divide Jun 24, 2002
- E17 Sweet Revenge Jul 1, 2002
- E18 Signs of Life Jul 8, 2002
- E19 The Searchers Jul 15, 2002
- E20 Walpurgisnacht Jul 22, 2002
- E21 Do the Right Thing Jul 29, 2002
- E22 The Truth is Beautiful, Without Doubt, But So Are Lies Aug 4, 2002
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 The End Is the Beginning Feb 10, 2003
- E2 The Cycle Feb 17, 2003
- E3 You Can't Always Get What You Want Feb 24, 2003
- E4 The Way We Are Mar 3, 2003
- E5 A Square Peg in a Round Hole Mar 10, 2003
- E6 The Quality of My Life Mar 17, 2003
- E7 This Is Now Mar 31, 2003
- E8 The Art of Deception Mar 7, 2003
- E9 Nature or Nurture? Apr 28, 2003
- E10 Fair Play May 5, 2003
- E11 The Day No Trumpets Sounded May 12, 2003
- E12 The Innocents May 19, 2003
- E13 Great Expectations May 26, 2003
- E14 The People You Meet Jun 2, 2003
- E15 Weird Species Man Jun 9, 2003
- E16 Be True Jun 23, 2003
- E17 The Dark Side Jun 30, 2003
- E18 Only the Brave, or the Dumb Jul 7, 2003
- E19 Outside the Loop Jul 14, 2003
- E20 The Saturn Return Jul 28, 2003
- E21 Playing With Fire Aug 4, 2003
- E22 Let The Burning Begin Aug 11, 2003
Season 4 · 20 episodes
- E1 The Truth About Cats And Dogs (1) Feb 18, 2004
- E2 The Truth About Cats And Dogs (2) Feb 25, 2004
- E3 Stretching The Friendship Mar 3, 2004
- E4 The Mysteries Of Attractions Jan 20, 2005
- E5 Kicking the Habit Jan 27, 2005
- E6 The Crisis of Questions Feb 3, 2005
- E7 Rocks And Chameleons Feb 17, 2005
- E8 Gathering of Tribes Feb 24, 2005
- E9 Facing It Mar 3, 2005
- E10 When the Bell Rings Mar 10, 2005
- E11 Insecurity Blanket Mar 17, 2005
- E12 The Heart Of Friday Night Mar 24, 2005
- E13 The Big Leap Nov 9, 2005
- E14 Spitting the Dummy Nov 16, 2005
- E15 Treadmill Nov 23, 2005
- E16 The Character Question Nov 30, 2005
- E17 Dead Man Walking Dec 7, 2005
- E18 Ill Communication Dec 18, 2005
- E19 Rare Birds Dec 21, 2005
- E20 Glimpses of Perfection Dec 28, 2005
Frequently asked questions
What city does the show take place in?
It is set in St Kilda, a beachside suburb of Melbourne, Australia.
When was the series first released?
The series premiered in 2001.
What age group does the series focus on?
It follows characters in their twenties to early thirties.
What genre best describes the series?
It is an Australian drama with a slice-of-life tone.
How would you describe the overall tone?
It mixes humor and relationship drama, reminiscent of shows like Friends and Sex & the City.