Series synopsis
Upright is an Australian comedy drama television series that premiered on Sky Atlantic on November 28, 2019. It ended on December 6, 2022. It was created by Matthew Saville, Tim Minchin. It stars Tim Minchin and Milly Alcock.
When family outcast Lucky Flynn learns that his mother is dying, he decides to drive to the other side of Australia to see her, packing nothing but an upright piano for the journey. But his plans are soon turned upside down when he meets the runaway teenager Meg, who’s dealing with some family demons of her own.
Premise
When family outcast Lucky Flynn learns that his mother is dying, he decides to drive to the other side of Australia to see her, packing nothing but an upright piano for the journey. But his plans are soon turned upside down when he meets the runaway teenager Meg, who’s dealing with some family demons of her own.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tim Minchin as Lachlan 'Lucky' Flynn
- Milly Alcock as Meg Adams
Guest cast
- Joshua Orpin as Matty Adams
- Liz Conte as Mary Doyle
- Asmara Feik as Billie Flynn
- Christopher Sommers as Snapper
- Jessica McNamee as Avery Mae
- Anthony Brandon Wong as Rich
- Elena Carapetis as Nina
- Septimus Caton as Haydoss (voice)
- Ryan Johnson as Tocca (voice)
- Michael Tuahine as Constable Rickett
- Niki Aken as Constable Pyne
- Daniel Frederiksen as Andy Adams
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 28, 2019 | December 19, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 8 | November 15, 2022 | December 6, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Day One Self-destructive musician Lucky hasn't spoken to his family in years, but he packs up his battered old piano for a 4,000-mile road trip across Australia when he hears his estranged mother is dying. |
November 28, 2019 |
| 2 |
Day Two Lucky struggles without his anxiety medication. While waiting for a chemist to open in Port Agusta, Meg picks a fight with bikers at the pub. |
November 28, 2019 |
| 3 |
Day Three Meg is beside herself when she loses all of her's and Lucky's money. To make matters worse, they then run out of petrol. |
December 5, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Reunion Years after his adventure with Meg, Lucky struggles to adjust to his new life as a successful musician and it's not long before Meg comes bursting back into his chaotic world. |
November 15, 2022 |
| 2 |
Tomatoes Beginning their search in Queensland for Meg's mum, Lucky struggles to manage his relationship back home as Meg is startled by someone who followed her from Karingunna. |
November 15, 2022 |
| 3 |
Bananas As Meg continues the search for her mum in Cairns, Lucky tries to lay low to avoid his dubious past. |
November 22, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Atlantic |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 28, 2019 |
| Last aired | December 6, 2022 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |