

TV series
Short Poppies
2014–2016, English, on TVNZ 1.
Journalist David Farrier goes on a quest to small town New Zealand to find the average Kiwi. What he finds in this mockumentary series, is a lovable bunch of people who are anything but ordinary or average. Each week he meets a new local, all played by Rhys Darby.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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Short Poppies is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E6: Louise Cooper
Aired 30 October 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 25 September 2014
- Last aired
- 30 October 2016
- Network
- TVNZ 1
- Language
- English
- Type
- Scripted
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Short Poppies: quick answers
Is Short Poppies worth watching?
Short Poppies doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Short Poppies are there?
Short Poppies has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 23 minutes each.
Is Short Poppies finished?
Yes. Short Poppies ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Short Poppies on?
Short Poppies is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Short Poppies parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Short Poppies?
If you liked Short Poppies, try Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Suburgatory, Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out.
