Real bush is featured here, and the homes of the characters are frankly realistic in their humble construction. Firstly, the countryside is breathtaking. Bakka is married to Svetlana, a Russian woman, and they have two children. She's moved from the city with her older husband Perry, (John Waters) and adds a sort of Seachange aspect to the mix. There is some simmering sexual tension between the two leads, Jeremy Sims as Bakka, and Libby Tanner as Lill. We know there is going to be alot of bushfires, and we know that the characters are going to come into some serious conflict. This is all set in the sweltering pot of a brutally hot Australian summer. Primarily about three different couples, we watch as they deal with their jobs, their private lives and the issues of the local community. This show is about a group of country volunteer firefighters. But lets not fault the ABc for actually encouraging fresh Australian content that is not situated around a hospital or police station. One thing's for certain, it needs a 7:30pm Sunday timeslot. This is sweeping drama, based on realistic people and realistic situations. It is interesting to look at this show, given that it timeslot was moved from Sunday nights to Thursday. Fireflies is the new Australian drama, currently screening in its first season on the ABC.
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