Netflix Premieres Australian Murder Mystery Series The Survivors

Netflix's 2025 limited series The Survivors, based on Jane Harper's novel, is a murder mystery set in the fictional Tasmanian town of Evelyn Bay. The story follows Kieran Elliott, played by Charlie Vickers, who returns home with his family after a tragic storm 15 years prior that claimed lives including his brother's, only to be drawn into a new murder investigation when the body of a young woman named Bronte is found. The series explores themes of guilt, grief, and family dynamics, particularly focusing on Kieran's strained relationship with his mother and his father, who suffers from dementia and becomes a prime suspect. Creator Tony Ayres expanded the story from the novel’s concise timeline to fit a six-episode format by intensifying emotional and interpersonal conflicts. The cast features a mix of established and emerging Australian actors, with strong performances that bring depth to this atmospheric drama, filmed on location in Tasmania. The Survivors blends haunting coastal visuals with a suspenseful narrative that uncovers long-buried secrets within the community.