The Tailings | |
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Written by | Caitlin Richardson |
Directed by | Stevie Cruz-Martin |
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Composer | Helena Czajka |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 6 |
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Cinematography | Ashley Barron |
Editor | Grace Eyre |
Running time | 10 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | SBS |
Release | April 2, 2021 – present |
The Tailings is an Australian murder mystery television series set in Tasmania. [1] It takes place over 6 ten minute episodes. [2]
Jas's father dies while fishing and she suspects foul play.
The Tailings was filmed in Queenstown using one camera. [1] After being delayed due to COVID-19 filming started in October 2020. [3] It was created with assistance from Screen Tasmania. [4]
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." [5]