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Two Years Later

Two Years Later is an Australian television drama for Paramount+. Produced by Hoodlum, the series follows Emily and Ryan in a post pandemic world after the world came to a halt, they reconnect after two years in a series of brief encounters and see if they truly love each other.

Last revised
Jun 14, 2026
Read time
≈ 2 min
Length
540 w
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Two Years Later
GenreDrama
Written byPete Bridges
Directed byEmma Freeman
Starring
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish

Two Years Later is an Australian television drama for Paramount+. Produced by Hoodlum, the series follows Emily and Ryan in a post pandemic world after the world came to a halt, they reconnect after two years in a series of brief encounters and see if they truly love each other.1

Plot

When their work commute is interrupted by COVID-19, Emily and Ryan reunite two years later after a series of brief flirtatious interactions. Ryan proposes an idea: to go on a series of eight dates to decide if they are truly right for each other.2

Cast

On 22 June 2025, the series was announced with Phoebe Tonkin and Brenton Thwaities named as the leads for the show.3

Production

On 22 June 2025, it was announced that the series had gone into production in Brisbane, Queensland with funding secured from Screen Australia with post production taking place in the Queensland facilities, the eight part drama will air in 2026 on Paramount+.4 5 The series was written by Pete Bridges with Emma Freeman directing and Helen O'Loan as Production Designer. Brenton Thwaites and Phoebe Tonkin serving as the series two leads.6

Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney said that the agency was proudly supporting the production with its incentives and said that it was a testament to the industry and what it can achieve.7

On 8 February, the series premiered at the AACTA Festival.8

On 8 May 2026, the trailer for the series was released and the series would air all eight episodes from 4 June 2026.9

Release and Reaction

Chelsea Hui a reviewer of Mamamia said that the series felt like an 'Anti-Rom Com' in the middle ground, calling the series 'grounded'.10

Anthony Morris of ScreenHub rated the series 4 out of 5 stars saying that the series was full of character, writing that as the episodes continue the series builds up both Emily and Ryan desperate for connection.11

References

References

  1. Pawle, Freddy (2025-06-22). "Filming Kicks Off for Australian Original TV Show 'Two Years Later'". Variety Australia. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  2. Writer, Staff (2025-06-22). "Brenton Thwaites, Phoebe Tonkin lead Hoodlum Entertainment's 'Two Years Later' in Queensland". IF Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  3. "Cameras roll on Paramount+ Aussie romantic drama Two Years Later". C21media. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  4. Knox, David (2025-06-22). "Filming underway in Brisbane on Two Years Later drama for Paramount+ | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  5. "Two Years Later". Screen Australia. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  6. Laidlaw, Kyle (2025-06-22). "New Paramount+ Australian drama TWO YEARS LATER begins filming in Brisbane". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  7. Ryno (2025-06-22). "Cameras Roll On Paramount+ Australia Original Series, Two Years Later". Ryno's TV. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  8. "Two Years Later: World Premiere". AACTA Festival. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  9. Knox, David (2026-05-08). "Airdate: Two Years Later | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  10. Hui, Chelsea (5 June 2026). "Two Years Later Review". mamamia.com.au.
  11. "Two Years Later review: Brisbane drama has more character than your average romance | ScreenHub: Film, TV, Streaming and Games". www.screenhub.com.au. 2026-06-03. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
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