47/22
Land grabs threaten to destroy the fading dynasty
Chronology
When Lawson’s massive cattle ranch has no heir, rival Australian factions see a chance to seize control. The series was filmed in the Northern Territory and South Australia in locations so remote they are barely inhabited – let alone shown on screen.
The acting is fantastic, the relationships are intriguing, just complex enough
Locations include the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park – with special permission from the traditional owners – and Tipperary Station, a real working cattle station that is so large it has its own airfield and school. While I thought it was a beautifully shot series, the storyline is overly melodramatic.
Makes me think it’s made for an international audience
Viewers outside Australia may be scratching their heads about our gun control laws watching this. I lived in the Northern Territory for 8 years, there certainly aren’t that many human-on-human shootings, it’s OTT.
It’s a very watchable series
The destruction of the country and constant manipulation is certainly true to life. Death and grief could be explored in more depth, although the legacy of psychological trauma continues well throughout.