Series Classification: M (Mature Audiences) | Produced by Third Culture Productions - originally published on TAHI
This series included discussion of suicide and mental health. You'll find contacts.
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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
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- 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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Here If You Need | Episode 1: Meet and Greet
It's the highly anticipated first day of the netball season, aka Jim's send-off. Will Kate be able to assemble her team of misfits in time? Read more Video
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Here If You Need | Episode 2: Figure Out Rules?
Will faces punishment for the incident last week. Meanwhile, Maia reluctantly deals with a forgetful Marc, and a Dragonite player takes Ella under her chainmail-cladded wing. Read more Video
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Here If You Need | Episode 3: Team Bonding Exercise
An open-mic night at the centre presents an opportunity for Kate to put her detective skills to use. Impromptu performances from both teammates and rivals promise to entertain and... enlighten? Read more Video
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Here If You Need | Episode 4: Tactics!
Following the dramatic events of the open-mic night, Maia tries to make amends with Marc, Will finds wisdom in an unsuspecting source, & Kate's growing suspicion sends her into a spiral of delusion. Read more Video
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Here If You Need | Episode 5: Training Drills
With an absent captain and the final game looming... could this be the end for Jim's Reapers? Read more Video
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Here If You Need | Episode 6: Team Huddle
Let the battle commence! Blood, sweat, and bad shots abound as Jim' Reapers take on the Dragonites for the wooden spoon. But one final test of loyalty threatens to unravel the team. Read more Video
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Here If You Need | Episode Teasers
On a quest to unravel the meaning of her brother's death, Kate forms a social netball team made up of his former acquaintances. Read more Video
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Here If You Need | Trailer
On a quest to unravel the meaning behind her brother's death, Kate forms a social netball team made up of his former acquaintances. Read more Video
Here If You Need
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