Deadloch S01
Director: Ben Chessell, Gracie Otto, and Beck Cole
Cast: Kate Box, Madeleine Sami, Nina Oyama, Tom Ballard, Alicia Gardiner, Susie Youssef
Local senior sergeant Dulcie Collins (Kate Box) is methodical and understated—an island of competence in a sea of chaos. She’s partnered with Eddie Redcliffe (Madeleine Sami), a rambunctious, foul-mouthed detective from Darwin whose abrasive persona initially derails the investigation. Their junior constable, Abby Matsuda (Nina Oyama), adds wide-eyed enthusiasm and dry wit to the trio. TIME+9The Guardian+9YouTube+9
Thematically, Deadloch satirizes classical crime dramas through a feminist and queer-inflected lens. It interrogates truth, gender dynamics, and power politics in a small Australian community—often with biting humor and absurdist edge. Reviews describe it as equal parts thrilling murder mystery and brutally funny satire, with no victim-shaming and a raw sense of honesty. Vanity FairComingSoon
Critics lauded the show’s writing and tone. Rotten Tomatoes currently holds a 100% Tomatometer rating, citing its addictive mixture of mystery and mordant humor, while critics praised its unpredictable pacing and ensemble cast: Kate Box and Madeleine Sami emerged as scene-stealing leads. Rotten Tomatoes
Audience sentiment was similarly strong, especially on Reddit, where many viewers described the show as “one of the best Aussie TV series” with character arcs and comedy that grow on viewers over time—even Eddie Redcliffe’s over-the-top performance softened in later episodes. Reddit+1
Visually, the show is striking: Tasmania’s fog-laden coastal town is rendered with moody cinematography that heightens both tension and dark comedy. The mock-serious palette underscores the absurdity of the characters and story arcs
Local senior sergeant Dulcie Collins (Kate Box) is methodical and understated—an island of competence in a sea of chaos. She’s partnered with Eddie Redcliffe (Madeleine Sami), a rambunctious, foul-mouthed detective from Darwin whose abrasive persona initially derails the investigation. Their junior constable, Abby Matsuda (Nina Oyama), adds wide-eyed enthusiasm and dry wit to the trio. TIME+9The Guardian+9YouTube+9
Thematically, Deadloch satirizes classical crime dramas through a feminist and queer-inflected lens. It interrogates truth, gender dynamics, and power politics in a small Australian community—often with biting humor and absurdist edge. Reviews describe it as equal parts thrilling murder mystery and brutally funny satire, with no victim-shaming and a raw sense of honesty. Vanity FairComingSoon
Critics lauded the show’s writing and tone. Rotten Tomatoes currently holds a 100% Tomatometer rating, citing its addictive mixture of mystery and mordant humor, while critics praised its unpredictable pacing and ensemble cast: Kate Box and Madeleine Sami emerged as scene-stealing leads. Rotten Tomatoes
Audience sentiment was similarly strong, especially on Reddit, where many viewers described the show as “one of the best Aussie TV series” with character arcs and comedy that grow on viewers over time—even Eddie Redcliffe’s over-the-top performance softened in later episodes. Reddit+1
Visually, the show is striking: Tasmania’s fog-laden coastal town is rendered with moody cinematography that heightens both tension and dark comedy. The mock-serious palette underscores the absurdity of the characters and story arcs