Real-life couple Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer star as lovers in the Australian romantic comedy series Colin From Accounts. In the show, Brammall and Dyer play two strangers named Gordon and Ashley. They come together after an accident leaves them with a lost dog they name Colin.
Season 1 of Colin From Accounts follows Gordon and Ashley as they deal with the challenges of being pet parents and their growing feelings for each other.
With Season 2 of Colin From Accounts starting on Paramount+ in the U.S. later this week, it’s time to refresh our memories about this unique and fun couple and where they end up at the end of Season 1.
Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer Play an Odd Couple in ‘Colin From Accounts’ Season 1
Episode 1, titled “The Flash,” begins with a surprising meeting between Dyer’s character, Ashley Mulden, and Brammall’s character, Gordon Crapp. Gordon runs a new brewery with his friends, Brett (Michael Logo) and Chiara (Genevieve Hegney).
He is on his way to work when he sees Ashley, a medical student who is recovering from a painful breakup with her ex, James (Tai Hara). After the breakup, Ashley, who has been drinking, decides to flash Gordon while walking in front of his car. This distraction causes Gordon to crash, injuring a lost dog.
Since both are responsible for the dog’s situation, they take it to a veterinarian named Yvette (Annie Maynard). Yvette, who is Gordon’s ex-girlfriend, sadly informs them that the dog has a spinal injury and will need wheels for its back legs.
Although Ashley and Gordon initially think about putting the dog to sleep, they cannot go through with that choice. In the end, Gordon pays for the dog’s treatment, and Ashley agrees to take care of the dog, which they name Colin.
Sadly, Ashley cannot keep Colin in the house she is renting because the landlord does not allow pets. Since she has nowhere else to go, Ashley asks Gordon if she and Colin can stay at his house while she finds a new place. However, staying at Gordon’s house brings its own challenges.
For instance, Ashley sleepwalks one night and accidentally pees in Gordon’s bedside table drawer. Also, Gordon starts to worry about the possibility of his testicular cancer coming back. Ashley’s life is not easy either, especially with her mother, Lynelle (Helen Thomson), constantly interfering.
Luckily, Ashley’s best friend and fellow med student, Megan (Emma Harvie), reminds her that she does not have to handle Colin’s care alone. After all, Gordon was the one who hit the dog. Ashley finds her strength and states that she will stay at Gordon’s apartment until she finds a permanent solution for herself and Colin.
In typical romantic comedy fashion, Ashley and Gordon begin to develop feelings for each other. Despite their growing attraction, things hit a snag when Gordon hesitates to sleep with Ashley because of a medical procedure he had earlier that day.
He decides to hide this fact from Ashley, making her believe he is not interested in her. The situation becomes even more complicated when Gordon briefly reconnects with Yvette.
Nevertheless, Ashley and Gordon eventually face their feelings for each other, especially after Ashley learns about Gordon’s cancer history from her practical supervisor at med school.
Gordon’s Birthday Party for Ashley Ends in Disaster in ‘Colin From Accounts’ Season 1
As Ashley and Gordon’s relationship progresses, they get to know each other better. On Ashley’s 30th birthday, the couple visits Ashley’s mother Lynelle’s house, where Gordon meets Lynelle’s odd boyfriend, Lee (Darren Gilshenan).
True to form, Lynelle tries to embarrass Ashley multiple times throughout the night. Ashley finally loses her patience when Lynelle brings up Alejandro, a friend who died on Ashley’s 22nd birthday.
Since Alejandro’s death, Ashley has felt guilty because she was unable to save him through CPR. Gordon helps Ashley understand that it was not her fault and even stands up to Lynelle for not supporting her daughter.
Towards the end of Season 1 of Colin From Accounts, Ashley and Gordon’s relationship faces another challenge. Gordon throws a birthday party for Ashley at his brewery, but it turns into a disaster. Gordon, who is older than Ashley, tries hard to fit in with her friends.
Unfortunately, Ashley’s friends turn out to be rowdier than he expected, and he becomes the target of age-related jokes, even from Ashley’s ex, James.
Eventually, Gordon loses his temper and kicks everyone out, humiliating Ashley in front of her friends. Episode 7 ends with Ashley and Gordon arguing about what happened at the party, leading them to break up in anger.
What Happens to Colin at the End of Season 1?
After their breakup, Ashley and Gordon run into each other again when Ashley sees a “missing” poster put up by Colin’s real owner.
Sadly, the owner refuses to take Colin back, now that he is a special-needs dog. With Ashley and Gordon no longer a couple, they realize they cannot care for Colin on their own.
Looking for a safe place for Colin, they visit a dog shelter, but the terrible conditions there make them rethink their decision. In the end, they decide to give Colin to Brett’s neighbor, Phoebe (Sophie Bloom).
Although the family seems nice at first, Ashley and Gordon feel uneasy about giving Colin away. However, they cannot change their decision now, and they say goodbye to their beloved Colin.
At the end of Colin From Accounts Season 1, Ashley and Gordon try to come to terms with their breakup and saying goodbye to Colin.
Thankfully, as they realize Colin is leaving, Ashley and Gordon fully acknowledge their love for Colin and for each other.
After embracing and accepting their feelings, they decide to try to get Colin back. Season 2 of Colin From Accounts will continue their story as Ashley and Gordon take another chance on love and become permanent dog parents to Colin “From Accounts.”
Season 2 of Colin From Accounts will premiere in the U.S. on Paramount+ on September 26.
