
Dating In Place
Told through the screens of four young women. The series follows Jo, a hopeful romantic, and Debika, a perpetual realist. After months of talking over video chat, Jo and Debika, decide to plan their first official date at a secluded AirBnB in Hawaii. With their 'date' just days away, the threat of COVID-19 explodes, shattering all hopes of romance. Jo, a San Francisco resident, is ordered to shelter in place while Debika is ‘landlocked’, as Australia prepares to shut its international borders. With their first date on indefinite hold, the two women must now navigate virtual dating, interfering sisters and falling in love in this 'new normal' of alone, TOGETHER...
Cast: Emily Goss, Shantell Yasmine Abeydeera, Mandahla Rose
Season 1
10 episodes
1. The “Do You Wanna Go On a Date?”… Date.After chatting for months, Jo and Debika broach the topic of going on a date IRL.CC10minNov 1, 2020
2. The “I Guess I Won’t Be Needing This Bikini?” Date.Global panic and worldwide lockdowns put the kibosh on the girls' first date.CC10minNov 1, 2020
3. The “Are You Going on Other Dates?”… Date.Debika adjusts to her new life as Jo struggles to accept their new reality.CC10minNov 1, 2020
4. The "I Could Brunch!"... DateJo whisks Debika away on a virtual date.CC10minNov 1, 2020
5. The "What If We Just Stayed In Bed?"... DateIn need of a virtual hug, Jo calls Debika in the middle of her night.CC10minNov 1, 2020
6. The "Overnight"... DatePenelope battles worrisome covid symptoms, leaving Jo feeling completely helpless.CC10minDec 6, 2020
7. The "What's For Dinner?"... DateJo and Debika prepare to cook a romantic dinner together.CC10minDec 6, 2020
8. The “How Could I Have Been This Blind?”… DateJo and Debika finally talk about their unspoken issues.CC10minDec 6, 2020
9. The “I Don’t Want A Covid Romance?”… DateDenali gets to work on a new piece of art and asks Penelope to pose for her.CC10minDec 6, 2020
10. The “Can’t Wait For Our Date?”… DateAll is well, but the big question remains, will these two finally get to meet?CC10minDec 6, 2020
Dating In Place
Told through the screens of four young women. The series follows Jo, a hopeful romantic, and Debika, a perpetual realist. After months of talking over video chat, Jo and Debika, decide to plan their first official date at a secluded AirBnB in Hawaii. With their 'date' just days away, the threat of COVID-19 explodes, shattering all hopes of romance. Jo, a San Francisco resident, is ordered to shelter in place while Debika is ‘landlocked’, as Australia prepares to shut its international borders. With their first date on indefinite hold, the two women must now navigate virtual dating, interfering sisters and falling in love in this 'new normal' of alone, TOGETHER...
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Marina Rice Bader
- Created by
- Marina Rice Bader, Shantell Yasmine Abeydeera
- Studio
- Soul Kiss Films




















