The Gods of Wheat Street (2014)

"The Gods of Wheat Street" is a captivating six-part television drama series that plunges viewers into the humorous, heart-wrenching, and magical world of the Freeburns, a modern Aboriginal family renowned as local legends. This compelling series navigates the convoluted labyrinth of their lives, steeped in love, family ties, and the unifying spirit of football, and laced with just the right dose of deadpan humor to lighten the burden of their challenges. Odin Freeburn, prematurely thrust into the role of family leader, is at the epicenter of this intricate tale. His life is a whirlwind of daunting responsibilities, old promises, and unanticipated complications. Two decades ago, as a young boy, he vowed to his dying mother that he would keep the family intact. Now, he finds himself grappling with a brother tangled in the law's grip, another enamored with the enemy family's daughter, and his wife's abrupt departure to the city, leaving him alone to raise their two daughters. Adding to the complexity of his life, his employer's sudden death, his sister-in-law's unrequited love for him, and the spectral return of his mother, Eden, determined to safeguard the Freeburn lineage, create a maelstrom of trials that would buckle the knees of any mortal. Yet Odin is no ordinary man, and his days are far from ordinary. In the face of mounting pressure and intricate schemes, Odin must confront his past and grapple with the future. "The Gods of Wheat Street" is an intimate journey into the heart of a family challenged by destiny but bound by love and humor. It's about the power of letting go of the past, bolstered by a touch of magic and a dash of humor, to fearlessly face the future. The question remains, can Odin release the chains of his past in time to save his family's future?

The Gods of Wheat Street is a drama show featuring Miah Madden.

The Gods of Wheat Street is currently streaming on Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel and Spectrum On Demand.