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I watched all 3 seasons and this is my VERDICT:

Season 1 - 8/10 Interesting idea, well developted, intriguing and funny sometimes Season 2 - 6/10 The boys are back in their real world and the script doesn't know what to do with them Season 3 - 3/10 New cast, disastrous script

See? It's downhill season after season.

This would be 10/10 based on the first 2 seasons. Absolutely enjoyed it and the character's were brilliant. Completely got into it and there was so much potential in the third season to bring these characters back, so many unanswered questions and stories to be had. Then i started watching the third season, terrible new characters, bad acting, what were the writers thinking? Bring back the old gang and storyline!! Definitely watch first 2 seasons and avoid the third like the plague.

The first 2 seasons are a solid 9/10. We are introduced to actual characters with distinct personalities and we get to watch them grow and change. The jock-bully becomes a protector, the attention wh*re learns to forgo the spotlight(or at least tries), the loners learns to ask for help, the logical science nerd embraces magic. Their motivations and personalities are clearly outlined, we get to see the effect they have on other people and how other people in turn affect them.

Then, season 3 happens. "in Series three we meet a whole new bunch of heroes who find themselves trapped in a totally empty world. We are proud to introduce a brand new cast which reflects a diverse and truthful portrait of Australia today."

Yes, Tony Ayres, it shows. We now have the black kid, the gay kid, the girl and the disabled kid. The girl is remarkably Mary Sue-like. Not only is she "the best player" on the school football team but she's also the best student and she's pretty and popular. Oh, and she's got more upper body strength than the boys. She also gets control of her magic really fast because she's just so smart and all, right? The gay kid has exactly 2 traits. He's gay. And he likes musicals. Because all the gays do, right? The disabled kid is the one that really makes me go "w0t?!" So, he's dyslexic. And nobody knows. There's a 15 year old kid who's somehow managed to fake he can read for the last 10 years and all the teachers were fooled?! But that's not even the worst. He's a 15 year old buy who hasn't figured out how text-to-speech works on his phone. The black kid is the most developed character of the 4 though I can't see a lot of growing potential in him as the outlined traits are not something that'd need to be changed. If anything, the plot of the series proves him right.

I didn't have great expectations, but it was very easy to get hooked on this show. It was fun, and the interaction of the characters was really wonderful. The more it concentrates on the original four, the better it works. Unsurprisingly, when they introduce us to the new cast of students, chosen with the very little fun, and lots of super political correctness, all charm is lost. We get the typical urban black guy, the gay drama student, the feminist chick, and its impossible to care about any of them. It should have ended with the book of shadows. So very typical of how things are forced into a mold today. Thanks for ruining a show I liked from childhood.

The show is nicely done. Actors are well cast. I don't think I could pick just one, all four of them really fit the roles. Dialog is age appropriate and, although there are some stereotypes, they had been written well and in funny manner.

I really enjoy each and every episode of the show, and the fact that there is real dose of unpredictability. There is magic. There is science. Unlike other shows of similar type, which base either on one or another, "Nowhere Boys" really allow themselves large spectrum of possibilities, which they use in such manner that things don't get boring.

And just when you think you got it - something new emerges.

It's not the best show ever, the effects could be better but yet it gets you addicted to the story and to the kids. Too bad the show dies after the second season. The rating o have is based on the first two seasons which is the complete story and the original one.

I am from the UK and I absolutely love this show. I was looking around on IMDb for science fiction shows similar to the alternate reality TV series, Sliders and came across this show.

At first I was sceptical but after watching the first 2 episodes I was hooked and I just wanted to keep going and watch the rest. Each and every episode was fun to watch and it wasn't boring and predictable like most science fiction series are.

I seriously hope they make more series because this show is amazing and the cast is great and the actors are really great together.

I implore you to take a chance on it. It really is a great TV show..

Maybe not the best acting or special effects and was kind of childish, but it had a great story and I found it very entertaining and I binged watched the whole season. I'm guessing since it came out in 2013 there is no season 2? I guess will never know what happens next! Edit, just realised there are 3 more seasons. Too bad Netflix didn't share them all. Edit... just realised there are 3 other seasons, it's too bad Netflix didn't share them all!

Very refreshing, but I was sad that the main cast stories got over in 2nd season. The third is not for me, watched one episode but couldn't finish it with full attention to the story..now just need to check the movie with the main cast..

The show is OK. It could be very good.. But unfortunately the acting is terrible.

If they made a remake of this show where they had some good actors, better visual effects, and a little better dialogs... Then this show could be awesome

The third season is terribl.

At the outset, I should mention that this review is only for the first two seasons: I fell in love with the original cast and I refuse to watch the third season which replaces all my favourite actors.

I remember watching the first episode sometime way back in 2013 or 2014 (around the time when it first aired, I should think) and then promptly forgot all about it. (I'm in India where it's rather difficult to come across Australian programming)

I found this again on Netflix two weeks back and I was hooked!

No praise is enough for the crackling cast: and they're so young! As far as I could see, they more or less were the age their characters were: and that was such a pleasant surprise compared to the 30 year old's playing at 16 on the CW (*cough* Vampire Diaries *cough*) Everybody played their parts amazingly well with no hint of camera awkwardness etc. A talented, good-looking bunch of young men and women- I hope they'll go really far in the industry.

I'd also like to commend the writers for creating really down-to- Earth characters (no angst-for-the-sake-of-angst nonsense American teen shows indulge in) who were likable! I loved seeing teens with more-or-less well adjusted lives with the usual problems with relationships; because that's what reality is usually like, right? I genuinely grew fond of the characters and rooted for them throughout the two seasons.

The plot-lines were also really well-done and kept me guessing a lot of the times. Nicely done!

The witchcraft bits, I feel, could have been better depicted or written- the show made it a tad too campy...but that's all right, really.

Highly recommended

I absolutely love Nowhere Boys! Its my favorite show! The best thing about it is that it was set at my school! Although the name was changed to "Bremin High" just for the show. I'm really hoping they make a season 2 because its such a good show, and very addictive to watch. Also the casting is great and the actors are so nice and generous. My favorite on the show would be Felix (Dougie Baldwin) I really can't wait till next Thursday to watch it and see what happens! It just keeps getting more and more interesting day by day. Well done to the directors and producers for making this wonderful show! It's more than perfect!!

This is a nice non violent series made for the teen market. Good story, although been done before with better special effects.

Watched through two series then hit series 3 and was so disappointed, I only lasted 10 minutes into the first episode. Whole new bunch of characters that had no meaning, were unlikable and no substance.

Series 4 needed with original cast to make this credible and worth watching.

Like many others who love Sci-Fi and/or Fantasy TV and movies there's little around at present to interest me. So when I read the synopsis for this show on another site it looked interesting enough to give it a chance. Even though I had no idea initially that it was targeted at teenagers it quickly became obvious that they were the target audience. Regardless I continued to watch and after a few episode of series 1 I was pleased I did. The young actors started off looking a bit nervous and tentative but I was pleased to see their confidence in their roles develop and quickly they were very good indeed. As is common the adult actors did their part in making the shows very watchable.

The story lines were strong and after each episode left you wanting to see what happens next. The special effects were good and were used very well to add to the production values of the show. As a person who left their teenage years decades ago it was very watchable and much better than a load of TV series being broadcast at present. A show that will please everyone in the family. Of its kind I'd classify it as exceptional.

Season 1-2 was very good and enjoyable to watch. Season 3-4 only cares about identity politics and the story takes second place.

This should be considered a whole different show and be rated separately, because it feels like the last two season are taking the credit given to the first two seasons. Most rating high on here are for the first two seasons.

I was in 11 when the first season came out and have loved it ever since! the first 2 seasons are written and acted beautifully and the film that came afterwards was also great! Season 3 is certainly the worst part of the series with the whole recasting and 2 returning characters but is somewhat bearable. However, season 4 that has all the characters from season 3 and briefly brings back 2 other characters from the first 2 seasons, and is written better, and does make up for some of season 3. Overall LOVE this show, especially seasons 1&2 and the film.

This is the single best show I've ever seen! I usually despise Australian tv but this is the most wonderful exception! The acting is beyond solid. The characters are potent and thrilling. The storyline is NEVER boring and never is it cheesy (well maybe the demon head twisting haha) I love Felix and Jake and Sam and Andy and I never want season 1 nor 2 to end because that would mean saying goodbye :( Do yourself a favour watch this show. Now.

Mmmm I've watched 3/4 of season 1 n got really bored but then I'm not a teen or preadolescent. It's good for that age bracket but so undermining that a well knowledgeable teen won't buy into it. It's good that the story has made it to 3 seasons but if you're a true fan of sci-fi n a strong mind and imagination then I wish you well in finishing the complete series.