Series Classification: M (Mature Audiences)
Includes discussion of suicide and mental health. You'll find contacts for where to get help at the bottom of this page.
In this dark comedy, Kate, in an attempt to manager her grief after the death of her brother, Jim, invites those who knew him best to join her social netball team.
The inappropriately named team, Jim's Reapers, is composed of Kate, Marc, Maia, Will, Ella, and an unlikely sixth player: a substitute from the team's soon-to-be arch nemesis, the Dragonites.
Kate's plan quickly turns to disarray as she finds herself struggling to manage the troubled group of "friends." From relationship issues to temperamental discipline, and an overbearing manager, their hopelessness at netball turns out to be the least of their problems.
Only when unified by the threat of receiving the wooden spoon are they able to set aside their differences and find common ground.
Where to get help:
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
- Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friends.
- Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (24/7) or text 4202
- Samaritans: 0800 726 666 (24/7)
- Youthline: 0800 376 633 (24/7) or free text 234 (8am-12am), or email talk@youthline.co.nz
- What's Up: online chat (3pm-10pm) or 0800 WHATSUP / 0800 9428 787 helpline (12pm-10pm weekdays, 3pm-11pm weekends)
- Kidsline (ages 5-18): 0800 543 754 (24/7)
- Rural Support Trust Helpline: 0800 787 254
- Healthline: 0800 611 116
- Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155
If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
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