“Colin from Accounts” Ends After Three Seasons: Creators Reflect on the Show’s Journey

“Colin from Accounts,” the Australian comedy that debuted in 2022, is concluding with its third season. The series follows student doctor Ashley (Harriet Dyer) and brewery owner Gordon (Patrick Brammall) as their relationship oscillates between romance and rivalry. The final season jumps three years ahead, re-uniting the exes after separate dating lives. Creators and stars say the decision to end the show stems from a desire to avoid overstaying its welcome rather than a lack of audience interest.

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The show is set in Sydney’s inner-west, deliberately avoiding iconic landmarks such as the Harbour Bridge to give the city a more universal feel.

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Both actors, who are married in real life and have two adopted daughters, Joni and Mabel, stress the personal chemistry that informs their on-screen dynamic. Brammall says the pair enjoy portraying both affection and conflict, describing their work as “fun to play.” Dyer adds that the three-year time leap was partly practical, noting the age gap between their characters required a narrative catch-up. The duo also discuss the show’s willingness to tackle “taboo subjects… gently” while balancing humor with heavier moments, such as Gordon’s fertility struggles. They emphasize that success for them now means achieving “balance” between demanding careers and family life, and they intend to collaborate again in the future.

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• “We don’t want to flog a dead horse,” — Patrick Brammall

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• “And it is fun to play,” — Patrick Brammall

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• “Golly gosh, I think we didn’t have one,” — Harriet Dyer

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• “In episode five of this season we go to a beach, but that’s probably the first grain of sand in all the episodes of Colin. Which, yeah, as a Sydney show feels almost blasphemous,” — Harriet Dyer

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• “Why are we so quick to brand it as Australian?” — Patrick Brammall

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• “We touch on taboo subjects that you sometimes wouldn’t dare touch. But we touch them kind of gently,” — Harriet Dyer

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• “It’s not all gold, but Pat and I are always trying to make it the best it can be,” — Harriet Dyer

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• “That’s going to be an amazing life,” — Patrick Brammall

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