Metro Sexual

2021 Australian sitcom From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Metro Sexual is an Australian mockumentary television sitcom created by Henry Boffin, Nicholas Kraak, and Riley Nottingham. The series aired on the Nine Network's 9Go! from 2 December 2019 to 9 December 2021.[1][2] Starring Geraldine Hickey and Riley Nottingham, it follows a group of doctors working at a sexual health clinic in Melbourne, called Metropolitan Sexual Health.[3]

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Metro Sexual
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GenreSitcom
Created by
  • Henry Boffin
  • Nicholas Kraak
  • Riley Nottingham
Written by
  • Nicholas Kraak
  • Henry Boffin
Directed byHenry Boffin
Starring
Theme music composerBrian White
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes14
Production
Executive producer
  • Julia Adams
Producers
  • Darren McFarlane
  • Riley Nottingham
Running time10–25 minutes
Production company
  • Humdrum Comedy
Original release
NetworkNine Network
Release2 December 2019 (2019-12-02) ā€“
9 December 2021 (2021-12-09)
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Metro Sexual was the first Australian TV series with all LGBT leads.[4]

Cast

Main

Guest

  • Joel Creasey as Timothy Tanner (season 1)
  • Clayton Jacobson as Bruce (season 1)
  • John Flaus as Mr Petterson (season 1)
  • Toby Truslove as Nurse Fletcher (season 1)
  • David Paterson as Phillip Dudd (season 1)
  • Francis Greenslade as Bart Finley (season 2)
  • Jane Allsop as Amelia Krabb (season 2)
  • Keith Brockett as Calvin (season 2)
  • Joshua Monaghan as Herman (season 2)
  • Oliver Clark as Julian Clairmont (season 2)

Episodes

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SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
182 December 2019 (2019-12-02)3 December 2019 (2019-12-03)
262 December 2021 (2021-12-02)9 December 2021 (2021-12-09)
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Season 1 (2019)

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11SchooliesHenry BoffinHenry Boffin & Nicholas Kraak2 December 2019 (2019-12-02)
Langdon and Steph are faced with an outbreak of syphilis in a group of schoolies. Their new boss, Miranda Graft, wants them to diagnose as many teens as possible. When this becomes a competition, the future of the clinic is jeopardised.
22FriendsHenry BoffinHenry Boffin & Nicholas Kraak2 December 2019 (2019-12-02)
The shy Steph attempts to speed along a cervical examination. However, this results in a worsening situation. Langdon is hiding from a loan shark for his student loan debt.
33OldiesHenry BoffinHenry Boffin & Nicholas Kraak2 December 2019 (2019-12-02)
Langdon and Steph investigate an outbreak of crabs in a retirement village. Steph must get over her long-held fear of the elderly and Langdon must stop treating them like children.
44CelebrityHenry BoffinHenry Boffin & Nicholas Kraak2 December 2019 (2019-12-02)
Steph does her best to act normal and avoid appearing weird while doing a checkup for a radio DJ she admires.
55BikiesHenry BoffinHenry Boffin & Nicholas Kraak3 December 2019 (2019-12-03)
After Langdon's upbeat nature gets on Steph's nerves, she sends him to do a prostate exam on a bikie gang leader, testing his nerve.
66DaddyHenry BoffinHenry Boffin & Nicholas Kraak3 December 2019 (2019-12-03)
Steph brings a group of medical students to observe Langdon's father's testicular check-up. She wants to teach Langdon about patiant privacy, but may push him too far.
77PrideHenry BoffinHenry Boffin, Nicholas Kraak & Riley Nottingham3 December 2019 (2019-12-03)
Steph is seen as a homophobe, despite being a member of the LGBTQI community, after an out-of-context video of her burning a rainbow flag goes viral. Langdon arranges a pride celebration at the clinic as a solution.
88BoysHenry BoffinHenry Boffin & Nicholas Kraak3 December 2019 (2019-12-03)
Graft succeeds in shutting down Metro Sexual. In an attempt to save the clinic, Langdon and his actor boyfriend Tim put on a musical. However, Steph is suspicious of Tim and his motives.
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Season 2 (2021)

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91Medical StudentsHenry BoffinHenry Boffin & Nicholas Kraak2 December 2021 (2021-12-02)
When a new dating app creates an outbreak of STI's across Melbourne, the clinic decides to get a medical student to help. But when two students arrive, Langdon and Steph must decide which one to keep.
102The PollieHenry BoffinNicholas Kraak & Henry Boffin2 December 2021 (2021-12-02)
When a bigoted politician arrives at the clinic, Steph and Yasmin are sworn to absolute secrecy. But when the politician's cover is blown, Steph becomes suspicious Yasmin leaked the news. Meanwhile, Langdon coaches Greg on how best to woo receptionist Gwen.
113Martha BradburyHenry BoffinHenry Boffin & Nicholas Kraak2 December 2021 (2021-12-02)
Steph must keep her cool when one of her patients bears an uncanny resemblance to her imaginary childhood friend. Meanwhile, Langdon and Greg investigate who keeps defacing a graphic billboard designed to advertise the clinic.
124Foreign CorrespondenceHenry BoffinNicholas Kraak & Henry Boffin9 December 2021 (2021-12-09)
Langdon becomes infatuated with a translator, who helps him converse to a patient who doesn't speak English. Meanwhile, Yasmin suspects Steph has piles.
135The FappiesHenry BoffinHenry Boffin & Nicholas Kraak9 December 2021 (2021-12-09)
When both Steph and Langdon are nominated for Sexual Health Doctor of the Year at an annual awards show, the two become fiercely competitive. But when Steph suspects Langdon cheated, she gets him suspended.
146The TribunalHenry BoffinNicholas Kraak & Henry Boffin9 December 2021 (2021-12-09)
After Langdon's suspension from the clinic, Steph enjoys a life free of her colleague. But when she comes to miss him, she becomes his defender at his tribunal.
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Production

The series was inspired by actor Riley Nottingham's experience with sexual health clinics. The writers sought to use the format to help destigmatise sexual health.[5] Filming for the show's second season took place in Melbourne in 2021 between COVID-19 lockdowns, and took 4 weeks.[6]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee Season Result Ref
2021 Australian Writers' Guild Awards Best Writing in a Comedy Series Henry Boffin & Nicholas Kraak Season 2 Nominated [7][8]
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