The Survivors (Australian TV series)
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The Survivors is an Australian drama miniseries created by Tony Ayres for Netflix. Based on Jane Harper's 2020 novel of the same name, the series was released on 6 June 2025. The series follows Kieran Elliott, a resident of the (fictional) coastal town of Evelyn Bay in Tasmania, after a deadly storm hits, and his return 15 years later with his family, to find both the community and Kieran himself still haunted by memories of the past. The series received positive reviews from critics.
Infobox
Genre
Drama
Created by
Tony Ayres
Based on
The Survivors by Jane Harper
Starring
mw- Charlie Vickers Yerin Ha Robyn Malcolm Thom Green George Mason Don Hany Jessica De Gouw Damien Garvey Martin Sacks Catherine McClements
Country of origin
Australia
Original language
English
No. of series
1
No. of episodes
6
Executive producers
Tony Ayres Jane Harper Cherie Nowlan Matt Vitins Andrea Denholm
Producer
Andrew Walker
Running time
46–53 minutes
Production companies
Tony Ayres Productions NBCUniversal International Studios Matchbox Pictures
Network
Netflix
Release
6 June 2025 (2025-06-06)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
Episode 1
Directed by
Cherie Nowlan
Written by
Tony Ayres
Original release date
6 June 2025 (2025-06-06)
The series begins with a tragic accident in Evelyn Bay when teenager Kieran is rescued from a sea cave during a storm, but his brother Finn and friend Toby die when their boat capsizes. Years later, Kieran returns to his hometown with his partner Mia and their baby, Audrey, for the 15th-anniversary memorial. The visit is tense — his mother, Verity, blames him for the past and his father, Brian, suffers from dementia, sometimes mistaking Kieran for Finn.
At a local pub, Kieran faces hostility including from Liam, Toby's grieving son. Later Bronte, a visitor researching Gabby Birch's disappearance (an unsolved case which occurred on the same day as the storm), is found dead on the beach. The police investigate, questioning Kieran and others, while tensions rise. Suspicion falls on Liam after his car is spotted near Bronte's house but Kieran also discovers that his father may have been out on the night of Bronte's death when he finds sand on his father's boots. Meanwhile, Mia learns that Bronte was digging into Gabby's case, hinting that her death may be connected to the town's dark secrets. As old wounds reopen, Kieran realizes that Evelyn Bay's tragedies are far from buried.
The series begins with a tragic accident in Evelyn Bay when teenager Kieran is rescued from a sea cave during a storm, but his brother Finn and friend Toby die when their boat capsizes. Years later, Kieran returns to his hometown with his partner Mia and their baby, Audrey, for the 15th-anniversary memorial. The visit is tense — his mother, Verity, blames him for the past and his father, Brian, suffers from dementia, sometimes mistaking Kieran for Finn.
At a local pub, Kieran faces hostility including from Liam, Toby's grieving son. Later Bronte, a visitor researching Gabby Birch's disappearance (an unsolved case which occurred on the same day as the storm), is found dead on the beach. The police investigate, questioning Kieran and others, while tensions rise. Suspicion falls on Liam after his car is spotted near Bronte's house but Kieran also discovers that his father may have been out on the night of Bronte's death when he finds sand on his father's boots. Meanwhile, Mia learns that Bronte was digging into Gabby's case, hinting that her death may be connected to the town's dark secrets. As old wounds reopen, Kieran realizes that Evelyn Bay's tragedies are far from buried.
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The series begins with a tragic accident in Evelyn Bay when teenager Kieran is rescued from a sea cave during a storm, but his brother Finn and friend Toby die when their boat capsizes. Years later, Kieran returns to his hometown with his partner Mia and their baby, Audrey, for the 15th-anniversary memorial. The visit is tense — his mother, Verity, blames him for the past and his father, Brian, suffers from dementia, sometimes mistaking Kieran for Finn.
At a local pub, Kieran faces hostility including from Liam, Toby's grieving son. Later Bronte, a visitor researching Gabby Birch's disappearance (an unsolved case which occurred on the same day as the storm), is found dead on the beach. The police investigate, questioning Kieran and others, while tensions rise. Suspicion falls on Liam after his car is spotted near Bronte's house but Kieran also discovers that his father may have been out on the night of Bronte's death when he finds sand on his father's boots. Meanwhile, Mia learns that Bronte was digging into Gabby's case, hinting that her death may be connected to the town's dark secrets. As old wounds reopen, Kieran realizes that Evelyn Bay's tragedies are far from buried.
2
2
No.
2
Title
Episode 2
Directed by
Cherie Nowlan
Written by
Tony Ayres & Alberto Di Troia
Original release date
6 June 2025 (2025-06-06)
3
3
No.
3
Title
Episode 3
Directed by
Cherie Nowlan
Written by
Chistian White
Original release date
6 June 2025 (2025-06-06)
4
4
No.
4
Title
Episode 4
Directed by
Ben C. Lucas
Written by
Peter Templeman
Original release date
6 June 2025 (2025-06-06)
5
5
No.
5
Title
Episode 5
Directed by
Ben C. Lucas
Written by
Belinda Chayko
Original release date
6 June 2025 (2025-06-06)
6
6
No.
6
Title
Episode 6
Directed by
Ben C. Lucas
Written by
Belinda Chayko
Original release date
6 June 2025 (2025-06-06)
After Bronte's pictures are download from the cloud, George Barlin is identified as Bronte's stalker, but he has an alibi for the time of the murder. Amongst Bronte's pictures is one of Gabby's name carved into the caves, suggesting that she had drowned there. Kieran returns to the caves with Sean in the hopes of finding proof. Sean reveals that he had taken Gabby to the caves where he had tried to kiss her, only to be rejected. Embarrassed, Sean ran out and Gabby got lost and drowned with Julian lying to protect his son. Before they left, Sean had stored Gabby's backpack on the boat. Bronte found Gabby's carving and while trying to delete the picture, Sean killed her and framed Brian. Sean attacks Kieran, but he escapes. Having linked Sean to Bronte's camera, the police arrest him for her murder, find Gabby's body and exonerate Toby, Finn, Liam and Brian. Kieran makes amends with Mia, and they decide to stay in Evelyn Bay. At a memorial for those who died in the storm, Trish is finally able to make peace with the loss of her daughter.
After Bronte's pictures are download from the cloud, George Barlin is identified as Bronte's stalker, but he has an alibi for the time of the murder. Amongst Bronte's pictures is one of Gabby's name carved into the caves, suggesting that she had drowned there. Kieran returns to the caves with Sean in the hopes of finding proof. Sean reveals that he had taken Gabby to the caves where he had tried to kiss her, only to be rejected. Embarrassed, Sean ran out and Gabby got lost and drowned with Julian lying to protect his son. Before they left, Sean had stored Gabby's backpack on the boat. Bronte found Gabby's carving and while trying to delete the picture, Sean killed her and framed Brian. Sean attacks Kieran, but he escapes. Having linked Sean to Bronte's camera, the police arrest him for her murder, find Gabby's body and exonerate Toby, Finn, Liam and Brian. Kieran makes amends with Mia, and they decide to stay in Evelyn Bay. At a memorial for those who died in the storm, Trish is finally able to make peace with the loss of her daughter.
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After Bronte's pictures are download from the cloud, George Barlin is identified as Bronte's stalker, but he has an alibi for the time of the murder. Amongst Bronte's pictures is one of Gabby's name carved into the caves, suggesting that she had drowned there. Kieran returns to the caves with Sean in the hopes of finding proof. Sean reveals that he had taken Gabby to the caves where he had tried to kiss her, only to be rejected. Embarrassed, Sean ran out and Gabby got lost and drowned with Julian lying to protect his son. Before they left, Sean had stored Gabby's backpack on the boat. Bronte found Gabby's carving and while trying to delete the picture, Sean killed her and framed Brian. Sean attacks Kieran, but he escapes. Having linked Sean to Bronte's camera, the police arrest him for her murder, find Gabby's body and exonerate Toby, Finn, Liam and Brian. Kieran makes amends with Mia, and they decide to stay in Evelyn Bay. At a memorial for those who died in the storm, Trish is finally able to make peace with the loss of her daughter.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | Episode 1 | Cherie Nowlan | Tony Ayres | 6 June 2025 (2025-06-06) | |
| The series begins with a tragic accident in Evelyn Bay when teenager Kieran is rescued from a sea cave during a storm, but his brother Finn and friend Toby die when their boat capsizes. Years later, Kieran returns to his hometown with his partner Mia and their baby, Audrey, for the 15th-anniversary memorial. The visit is tense — his mother, Verity, blames him for the past and his father, Brian, suffers from dementia, sometimes mistaking Kieran for Finn. At a local pub, Kieran faces hostility including from Liam, Toby's grieving son. Later Bronte, a visitor researching Gabby Birch's disappearance (an unsolved case which occurred on the same day as the storm), is found dead on the beach. The police investigate, questioning Kieran and others, while tensions rise. Suspicion falls on Liam after his car is spotted near Bronte's house but Kieran also discovers that his father may have been out on the night of Bronte's death when he finds sand on his father's boots. Meanwhile, Mia learns that Bronte was digging into Gabby's case, hinting that her death may be connected to the town's dark secrets. As old wounds reopen, Kieran realizes that Evelyn Bay's tragedies are far from buried. | |||||
| 2 | Episode 2 | Cherie Nowlan | Tony Ayres & Alberto Di Troia | 6 June 2025 (2025-06-06) | |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Cherie Nowlan | Chistian White | 6 June 2025 (2025-06-06) | |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Ben C. Lucas | Peter Templeman | 6 June 2025 (2025-06-06) | |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Ben C. Lucas | Belinda Chayko | 6 June 2025 (2025-06-06) | |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Ben C. Lucas | Belinda Chayko | 6 June 2025 (2025-06-06) | |
| After Bronte's pictures are download from the cloud, George Barlin is identified as Bronte's stalker, but he has an alibi for the time of the murder. Amongst Bronte's pictures is one of Gabby's name carved into the caves, suggesting that she had drowned there. Kieran returns to the caves with Sean in the hopes of finding proof. Sean reveals that he had taken Gabby to the caves where he had tried to kiss her, only to be rejected. Embarrassed, Sean ran out and Gabby got lost and drowned with Julian lying to protect his son. Before they left, Sean had stored Gabby's backpack on the boat. Bronte found Gabby's carving and while trying to delete the picture, Sean killed her and framed Brian. Sean attacks Kieran, but he escapes. Having linked Sean to Bronte's camera, the police arrest him for her murder, find Gabby's body and exonerate Toby, Finn, Liam and Brian. Kieran makes amends with Mia, and they decide to stay in Evelyn Bay. At a memorial for those who died in the storm, Trish is finally able to make peace with the loss of her daughter. | |||||
References
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- TV Tonighthttps://tvtonight.com.au/2025/01/cast-announced-for-the-survivors.html
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- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DKvOn38xR8o/
- Twitterhttps://x.com/Cinemania_World/status/1935080625704255853
- The Survivorshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_survivors_2025/s01
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