12 Reasons Why "The Commons" Should Be On Your Watch-Now List

Because good shows are hard to come by and this one is great.

Once you get started on Stan's Original Series The Commons, you’ll find it a serious chore to peel yourself away from the screen to stock up on popcorn (read: leftover Christmas ham).

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So get your provisions in place — you’re in for a real treat.

If you haven’t heard, The Commons is the new and seriously epic drama set in the near (and eerily realistic) future.

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And it deals with very real issues — I’m talking climate change, biotechnology, IVF, just to name a few — boldly going where no Aussie drama has gone before.

If you’re still not convinced, here are 12 reasons why this is THE show to add to your watch list — if you haven’t already.

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1. The lead character is pure DYNAMITE.

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You'll probably recognise three-time Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner, Joanne Froggatt, from her appearances in a huge range of UK dramas including Downton Abbey and Liar.

Froggatt is SUBLIME in her role as the complex and fierce neuropsychologist, Eadie Boulay — and secretly has us wanting to invite her over for a Friday night Negroni or two.

2. There is some seriously smouldering male eye-candy.

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Like, seriously. The convenient casting of dreamy David Lyons, Ryan Corr (Stan Original Series Bloom), Rupert Penry-Jones and Damon Herriman (Perpetual Grace, LTD), really gives us a lot to be thankful for.

3. It doesn’t shy away from the challenges that more and more women are facing.

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The journey to motherhood is a key theme and the plot follows Eadie's desperate plight to become a parent.

Eadie and husband Lloyd (David Lyons) have tried all the usual routes with no luck, and as they embark on more radical techniques, they enter some pretty grey ethical terrain. It positions motherhood as the ultimate act of faith in humanity and explores the challenges to get there.

4. It represents messy, loving, complicated and unashamedly real relationships through a lens not often seen.

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Yes, fellow romantics can breathe a collective sigh of relief — although not your regular romantic drama, at the heart of this series is the beautifully raw and imperfect love shared between Eadie and Lloyd. It's not easy, but goddamn is it wonderful.

5. It has some major plot themes that raise some very interesting questions.

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The plot explores some deep and complex themes covering intellectual property theft, disaster capitalism and cutting edge biotech that will leave you well-versed for your next call-up to the interesting dinner party conversation championships.

6. It is set in a future that could very soon be our own.

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The Commons manages to spotlight very relevant, very real climate change issues and addresses them in an enlightening and empowering way. Plot lines even deal with the likelihood of people being displaced from their countries for environmental reasons — they don't mess around!

7. It reminds you that, even in the toughest times, people can be amazing.

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The series puts an endearing spin on what’s at stake for both the planet and humanity in the near future and reminds us that not all heroes wear capes. It champions the courage of individuals who rise up even when odds are stacked against them. And if that ain't a recipe for a heart-tugging blubber-fest, I don't know what is.

8. This epic drama is shot in our very own backyard.

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With the production being filmed in and around Sydney region (especially in the Macarthur region on Sydney’s outskirts), you may just spot your local joint making its very own small screen debut before your eyes.

9. It was created by a badass screenwriter.

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The show was written and created by AACTA award-winner Shelley Birse. If past history is anything to go by, this latest fruit of her labour won’t even think about disappointing you.

10. Stan went ALL OUT on the production.

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Stan casually invested a cool $20 million into this production, making it their biggest project (and arguably most exciting) to date — no biggie.

11. It’s eight solid hours of binge-worthy viewing.

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The character-driven drama is comprised of eight juicy, hour-long episodes — which is the perfect time to completely immerse yourself into the world and form serious screen-bonds with the characters.

12. And finally, because it offers up a great excuse to escape the sun over the summer holidays.

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What better way to wind down from the festivities of the hectic holiday season, than with a good ol' fashion binge-sesh with your nearest and dearest.

Keep your beach day, I'm craving something cosy and indoor-only.

Every episode of the Stan Original Series The Commons is now streaming, only on Stan — Australia’s unrivalled home of original productions. So get on board and sign up for your free 30-day trial here.

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