Back to the Rafters

Back to the Rafters is an Australian family comedy-drama television program which premiered on the Amazon Prime Video on September 17, 2021. The series is a spin-off and sequel to Packed to the Rafters, which aired on Seven Network from 2008 to 2013. In October 2021, the series was not renewed and was officially cancelled by Amazon. Synopsis Back to the Rafters picks up six years since we last saw the Rafter family. Dave and Julie have created a new life in the country with youngest daughter Ruby, while the older Rafter children face new challenges and Grandpa Ted struggles to find his place. As Dave enjoys his new-found freedom, Julie must reconcile her responsibilities to the family. Production In September 2019, it was reported the cast members were in discussion to revive the series for a 2020 season under the working title Back to the Rafters. The series will not air on Seven Network, instead it will be placed on Amazon Prime Video, which was confirmed in December 2019, along with the return of Rebecca Gibney, Erik Thomson, Jessica Marais, Hugh Sheridan, Angus McLaren, Michael Caton and George Houvardas. Filming commenced in Sydney in 2020.