Tangle (2009)

Set against the backdrop of an urban Australian landscape, "Tangle" is a captivating drama series that explores the interconnected lives of two families, the Kovacs and the Williams, along with their entangled network of friends and extended kin. The series delves into the intricate dance of two generations as they weave their way through the labyrinth of love, ambition, political power play, and personal secrets. At the center of the narrative stands Tim Williams, a man poised on the cusp of political greatness. On the verge of securing a top cabinet position, his future is a dazzling mirage of success, a loving marriage, and a cherished relationship with his teenage son. But beneath this shining facade lurks a fifteen-year-old secret: a fleeting affair with the fiery, drug-addled Nat Manning, which resulted in a child, Max. Despite the ensuing custody battle and Nat's abrupt departure to London, Tim and his wife Christine managed to mend their relationship, safeguarding their happiness from the distant echo of past mistakes. Fast forward a decade, Nat reappears, her presence resurfacing buried secrets, ripples that threaten to disturb the tranquil surface of the Williams' life. Meanwhile, her sister Ally, blindsided by domestic bliss, remains oblivious to her husband Vince's infidelity and his secret longing for power and prestige. Vince, a builder with dreams larger than life, is hell-bent on leveraging his covert connection with Tim to catapult himself into a world of influence and indulgence. As the adult world swirls with hidden affairs and silent ambitions, the younger generation, including Ally and Vince's children, Nat, Tim and Christine's son Max, and Vince's mistress Em's offspring, grapple with their own turbulence. They are on the threshold of adulthood, navigating the thrilling yet perilous path of discovery, danger, and desire. "Tangle" is a heartfelt portrayal of the complexities of family, the unpredictability of life, and the chaos that inevitably ensues when past and present collide.

Tangle is a drama show featuring Catherine McClements and created by John Edwards.

Tangle is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Freevee.

It is also possible to buy Tangle on Amazon Video.