Neighbours: Beloved Australian Soap Opera Faces Final Curtain Call

11 December 2025 Television

Introduction: The End of an Era for Neighbours

The iconic Australian soap opera Neighbours has officially wrapped production for Prime Video, with the series set to air its final episodes in December, bringing Amazon’s two-year revival to a close. This marks a bittersweet moment for fans worldwide who have followed the lives of Erinsborough’s residents for over four decades. The beloved series launched the careers of global superstars Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Margot Robbie, chronicling the lives and dramas of Melbourne’s fictional residents since its inception.

The Final Chapter Unfolds

Amazon announced that Neighbours will be ‘resting’ from December 2025, with new episodes from the 40th anniversary season continuing to air on Prime Video and Ten four times a week until the end of the year. The show’s dramatic final storyline sees developers planning to move the freeway right through the beloved Ramsay Street. This prompts a final Ramsay vs Robinson rivalry, with competing plans for new homes – a new suburb in the hills or a high-rise apartment block in the CBD.

A Legacy That Spans Generations

Amazon’s rescue effort added 460 episodes to the show’s legacy of over 9,000 episodes. This marks the third time that Neighbours has been axed, originally airing on Australia’s Seven Network from March until November 1985, before the network dropped the show. Despite the cancellation, the cast and crew have expressed profound gratitude for their time on the show. Jackie Woodburne, who played Susan Kennedy for three decades, stated: ‘It’s impossible to measure the gratitude I feel for the gift of 30 years on Neighbours. We are the best version of family.’

Conclusion: A Fond Farewell

As Neighbours prepares to close its doors once more, it leaves behind an indelible mark on television history. The show’s impact extends far beyond entertainment, having become a cultural touchstone that united audiences across continents. While the future remains uncertain, fans can cherish the memories and iconic moments that made Ramsay Street feel like home for generations of viewers worldwide.