Heartbreak High is a well-loved Australian TV series that aired from 1994 to 1999. The show focused on the lives of students at Hartley High, a challenging school located in a diverse neighborhood of Sydney. It stood out for its gritty and dynamic storytelling, setting it apart from many other shows of its time. Originating as a spin-off from the 1993 Australian film The Heartbreak Kid, which starred Alex Dimitriades and Claudia Karvan, the series initially centered on the school environment and the Poulos Family. However, in its later seasons, the narrative shifted to explore the students’ personal lives, particularly their homes and favorite hangout spot, the Shark Pool.