<P> 800 Words (stylised as 800 words) is an Australian--New Zealand comedy - drama television series, co-produced by South Pacific Pictures and Seven Productions for the Seven Network . </P> <P> The series was first announced on 29 October 2014 with the Channel Seven 2015 highlights . The CEO of South Pacific Pictures, Kelly Martin said "Seven loved the scripts from the start and we're thrilled to have this project underway . It enables South Pacific Pictures to broaden our horizons and it'll open up some great opportunities for our local actors and crew ." Of the series' tone, the Program Chief of Seven, Tim Ross stated, "If you think this show has a bit of the same feel and vibe as Packed to the Rafters, you're dead right--and we make no apologies for that ." Filming for the series began on 2 March 2015 . </P> <P> On 19 October 2015, the Seven Network and South Pacific Pictures renewed the show for a second season . It premiered on 23 August 2016 in Australia . On January 24, 2017, the Seven Network announced that the series had been renewed for a third season . It screened from 12 September 2017 with a mid-season finale after 8 episodes . </P> <P> In December of 2017, the Seven network announced the show has been renewed for a fourth season . </P>

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