The iconic Australian soap opera, Neighbours, is set to make its much-anticipated return to screens, premiering exclusively for free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. The revival will also be available for streaming on Prime Video in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
With a history spanning nearly four decades, Neighbours has garnered a dedicated and loyal following, captivating audiences with the lives and stories of the residents of Ramsay Street in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Australia.
Lauren Anderson, Head of AVOD Original Content and Programming at Amazon Studios, expressed excitement about the show’s return, acknowledging the show’s enduring popularity. Jason Herbison, Executive Producer of Neighbours, echoed this sentiment, stating that the cast and crew were thrilled to welcome viewers back to Ramsay Street.
The latest chapter of Neighbours will continue to explore the lives, loves, and challenges of the Ramsay Street residents. The soap series concluded in 2022, attracting millions of devoted fans. For those looking to catch up, previous seasons of Neighbours and iconic episodes are currently available for streaming on Amazon Freevee. The streaming service will also introduce two series-themed **FAST Channels**, “Neighbours – Looking Back” and “Best of Neighbours.”
Neighbours enjoyed over three decades of success, launching the careers of numerous household names, including Margot Robbie, Kylie Minogue, Guy Pearce, and Russell Crowe. Produced by Fremantle, the show’s new chapter will maintain the creative leadership of Jason Herbison, who has been the show’s Executive Producer since 2013, with Andrew Thompson returning as producer.
The return of Neighbours is set for Monday, September 18, with four episodes airing each week from Monday to Thursday, starting at 7 am UK time, exclusively on Amazon Freevee.
Viewers can catch the Neighbours reboot on Amazon Freevee, a free, ad-supported streaming service. An Amazon account is required to access the content. The show can be streamed on various platforms, including smart TVs, smartphones, gaming consoles, TV sticks, web browsers, and through the Freevee Channel on the **Prime Video** app. Additionally, thousands of previous Neighbours episodes from past series will be available for streaming on Amazon Freevee.
In Australia, Network 10 will retain first-run rights for the new chapter of the series.