Series synopsis
Good Grief is a comedy television series that premiered on TVNZ+ on January 4, 2021. It ended on June 30, 2022. It was created by Nick Schaedel, Grace Palmer, Eve Palmer. It stars Eve Palmer, Grace Palmer, Vinnie Bennett and Josh Thomson.
Two very different sisters inherit a funeral home - and its eccentric employees - from their koro. While Ellie is determined to uphold her grandfather's legacy, Gwen can't wait to get to Bali and become a DJ. Can they figure out their lives while staring death in the face?
Premise
Two very different sisters inherit a funeral home - and its eccentric employees - from their koro. While Ellie is determined to uphold her grandfather's legacy, Gwen can't wait to get to Bali and become a DJ. Can they figure out their lives while staring death in the face?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Eve Palmer as Ellie
- Grace Palmer as Gwen
- Vinnie Bennett as Beau
- Josh Thomson as Dean
- Sophie Hambleton as Sharyn
Guest cast
- Rawiri Paratene as Hemi
- Wesley Dowdell as Kerry
- Lucy Wigmore as Louise
- Michelle Ang as Michelle
- Roxie Mohebbi as Anna
- Romy Hooper as Amba
- Niwa Whatuira as Zane
- Lucinda Jane Tarrant as Sales Associate
- Sally Stockwell as Leonie
- Logan Dodds as Mitch
- James Roque as Ben
- Bree Peters as Trisha
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 4, 2021 | January 4, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 6 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Matter of Life and Death: Part One A pair of very different sisters inherit a funeral home, complete with its eccentric employees, from their koro. Gwen is intent on going to Bali to become a DJ, but Ellie wants to uphold their grandfather's legacy. |
January 4, 2021 |
| 2 |
A Matter of Life and Death: Part Two Ellie and Gwen infiltrate a funeral at a competitor mortuary, which goes horribly wrong. Ellie tells Gwen she doesn't want to sell the business. |
January 4, 2021 |
| 3 |
Face Off Ellie attempts to manage the crew's expectations; Gwen learns about techniques on how to apply mortuary makeup. |
January 4, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Don't Worry, Be Happy Ellie's attempt to rebrand herself and Loving Tributes receives some pushback from the new co-owner, Dean; Beau has picked up other work; Sharyn enjoys a hamper. |
June 30, 2022 |
| 2 |
Play Nice Gwen is forced to stay at Ellie's house after being kicked out of home by their mum. Dean offers a discount to some clients, Beau freestyles, and Sharyn looks like Margot Robbie. |
June 30, 2022 |
| 3 |
Tragedy Plus Time Gwen pranks Maia's new boyfriend, while a stressed Ellie tries to convince Dean she will fall in line. Beau does some life modelling, and Sharyn recommends a plumber. |
June 30, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVNZ+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 4, 2021 |
| Last aired | June 30, 2022 |
| Status | ended |