Harlow Robinson (Neighbours)

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Harlow Robinson is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Jemma Donovan. She appeared from 2019 to 2022. Harlow is the secret daughter of Robert Robinson and the granddaughter of Paul Robinson, making her part of the Robinson family on Ramsay Street. Donovan is the real-life daughter of Jason Donovan, who played Harlow’s great-uncle in the show’s universe. She joined Neighbours after a break from acting, and her character was slightly tweaked to fit her.

About the character
- Harlow is described as headstrong, sensible and clever. She quickly makes her mark on Erinsborough and forms both allies and rivals.

Key family connections
- Father: Robert Robinson
- Mother: Prudence Wallace
- Grandfather: Paul Robinson
- Grandmother: Gail Robinson (Terese Willis is a step-grandmother)
- Aunt/ambiguous relations include Harriet Wallace and Amy Williams
- She has several cousins and other relatives in the town’s network

Major storylines in simple terms
- Arrival and family ties: Harlow arrives in Erinsborough and bonds with Paul and Terese while trying to build a connection with Robert, who is surprised to learn he has a daughter. She reconciles with her mother, Prudence, and settles into Ramsay Street, sharing a home with Paul and Terese.
- Early friendships and feuds: She starts a feud with Roxy Willis and develops a close but complicated bond with her housemates and friends as she finds her place in the town.
- Hendrix Greyson romance and consent arc: Harlow begins a romance with Hendrix Greyson. Their relationship includes important scenes about consent and boundaries, and they become a well-known couple on the street for a time.
- Brent Colefax relationship and changing mood: Harlow later dates Brent Colefax. Their long-distance relationship brings new challenges, and Harlow’s behavior becomes demanding and ruthless at times, exploring how power and jealousy affect her.
- Compassion fatigue and fallout: A storyline shows Harlow struggling with compassion fatigue, leading her to act without empathy toward friends. This arc ends with her trying to mend her ways and figure out who she is.
- Growth and new love interests: She forms a deep friendship with Ned Willis and experiences romantic tension and breakups involving him and others. Her relationships are tested by secrets, lies and shifting loyalties.
- The island and tragedy: A major plot places Harlow on a dangerous island where she and friends face threats, including a mineshaft collapse and a venomous encounter. She is rescued, but the events have a lasting impact on her.
- Cult recruitment and danger: In the London arc, Harlow becomes involved with a group connected to her mother's past. She’s drugged and kidnapped by Corey Smythe-Jones, but is eventually rescued. This ordeal pushes her to confront dangerous people and test her resilience.
- Moving to London: After the traumatic experiences, Harlow decides to leave Erinsborough and return to London to live with her aunt Harriet, saying bittersweet goodbyes to her friends.

Departure
- Harlow’s final scenes aired in July 2022. She leaves Erinsborough to start a new chapter in London with her Aunt Harriet, marking an emotional but hopeful end to her time on the street.

Reception and notes
- Harlow’s casting and storyline were seen as a continuation of the Donovan family legacy on Neighbours. The character developed from a poised student into someone who faced tough choices and complicated relationships, earning both fans and attention for her bold actions and complicated personality.