For the second time in three years, fans of Neighbours are saying goodbye to Ramsay Street. The beloved Australian soap opera, which first aired in 1985, has concluded its run once again, marking the end of an extraordinary chapter in television history.
Originally cancelled in 2022 after 37 years on air, Neighbours was revived by Amazon Freevee in 2023, delivering an additional 460 episodes to loyal viewers. This week, the final credits rolled on the reboot, with the last episode streaming on December 11. True to form, the finale didn’t go quietly it ended on an emotional cliffhanger that left fans both satisfied and sobbing.
Set and filmed in Melbourne, Neighbours became a cultural institution and a launchpad for some of Australia’s biggest stars. Over the decades, the show helped shape careers for actors like Russell Crowe, Natalie Imbruglia, Margot Robbie and Liam Hemsworth, cementing its reputation as a “drama school” for rising talent.
The soap’s enduring appeal lay in its relatable storylines and sense of community. Ramsay Street was more than a fictional cul-de-sac, it was a symbol of friendship, resilience and everyday drama that resonated with audiences across Australia and the UK. Even after its first farewell, the revival proved that nostalgia and storytelling still had power.
While this marks the official end of Neighbours as a regular series, industry insiders hint that the brand may live on through short-run dramas or mini-series. For now, fans are left with decades of memories and the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye (again) to one of television’s most iconic neighbourhoods.
