The Tailings

The Tailings is an Australian murder mystery television series set in Tasmania. It takes place over 6 ten minute episodes.

Synopsis

Jas's father dies while fishing and she suspects foul play.

Cast

Tegan Stimson as Jas
Mabel Li as Ruby
Kris McQuade as Laurie
Shaun Martindale as Brendan
Victoria Haralabidou as Sharon
Harry Prior as Toby
Michael Earnshaw as Frank
Sara Cooper as Nadia Mazzarelli
Harry Radbone as Leo Mazzarelli
Jane Hamilton-Foster as Lisa
John Xintavelonis as Dom Mazzarelli
Nic English as Shaun
Tai Nguyen as Marce
Nadira Farid as Ange
Eric Harris as Skater
Emma Lapham as Taneisha
Joel Cumming as Joel

Production

The Tailings was filmed in Queenstown using one camera. After being delayed due to COVID-19 filming started in October 2020. It was created with assistance from Screen Tasmania.

Reception

Luke Buckmaster of NME gave it gave it a mostly positive review but states "after such a measured build-up, the ending feels a little abrupt and unsatisfying."

Awards

11th AACTA Awards
Best Short Form Drama - winner