Puberty Blues (TV series)

Puberty Blues is an Australian television drama series that aired from 2012 to 2014. It is based on the 1979 novel Puberty Blues by Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey, which depicts the lives of two teenage girls coming of age in the beachside suburb of Cronulla, Sydney, during the 1970s.

The series explores themes of adolescence, sexism, surfing culture, social conformity, and changing societal values. It follows the experiences of Debbie Vickers and Sue Knight as they navigate the complexities of teenage life, friendship, and social pressures within the surfie subculture. The show examines the girls' evolving understanding of themselves and the world around them, including their relationships with boys, their parents, and their peers.

Puberty Blues ran for two seasons, broadcast on Network Ten in Australia. It aimed to provide a contemporary interpretation of the novel, updated for a modern audience, while retaining the core themes and setting of the original story. The series featured a new cast of characters and expanded upon the storylines found in both the book and the earlier 1981 film adaptation. It received generally positive reviews for its performances, production values, and its exploration of Australian youth culture.