Territory
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Territory

"This land. Is worth. The fight."

6.9
Yr 2024
Status Canceled
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Series Brief

Overview

When the world's largest cattle station is left without a clear heir, rival factions descend as a fierce generational struggle upends the land's future.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 68 /100

Territory was broadly received as an Australian spin on high-stakes power-struggle dramas, frequently described by critics as "Yellowstone" meets "Succession in the outback." Reviewers highlight the series' soapy, Shakespearean approach to family feuds alongside unpredictable bursts of wild spectacle that keep the narrative lively and entertaining for fans of modern Westerns.

However, critical response is far from universally glowing. Several reviewers point out that the show often relies on recycled tropes and surface-level melodrama rather than digging deep into its themes of legacy and power. While the cast—headed by high-profile stars like Anna Torv—attracted attention, some critics felt the writing was a bit meandering and underutilized its top-tier talent.

Ultimately, while Territory may not reach the dramatic heights of the prestige shows it emulates, most critics agree that its fast-paced outback drama and recognizable cast make it an engaging, rollicking watch for lovers of the genre.

“'Succession in the outback' makes for rollicking TV”

“a deliciously dramatic modern Western set in Australia”

“Despite a few drawbacks, "Territory" is absolutely worth checking out on Netflix if you enjoy Western movies and TV series”

“relies on recycled tropes and surface-level drama”

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Why fans love it

The Australian outback provides a brutal backdrop for this Western drama. The show focuses on the immense pressure of managing the world's largest cattle station when a succession crisis turns family legacy into an open target. It trades traditional romanticized landscapes for the dusty, high-stakes reality of industrial ranching.

Anna Torv anchors the ensemble in a story where loyalty is secondary to survival. The tension builds as rival factions exploit the internal chaos to seize control of the vast territory. It is a calculated study of how ambition strips away familial bonds when land and power are the only currencies left on the table.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 30
Longest run 6 eps
Show 67 more
Clarence John Ryan as Nolan Brannock 6 episodes Sam Delich as Rich Petrakis 6 episodes Joe Klocek as Lachie Kirby 6 episodes Jake Ryan as Daniel Lawson 5 episodes Hamilton Morris as Uncle Bryce 6 episodes Matthew Sunderland as Elton 6 episodes Vince Poletto as Tex 4 episodes Terence Crawford as Chief Minister Don Hayward 3 episodes Greta van den Brink as Nikki 6 episodes Beau Jones as Trent 4 episodes Brendon Buitenhuis as Marianne Ringer 1 episode Tim Phillipps as Kirby Business Affairs Manager 4 episodes Amelia Bishop as Kirby Executive Assistant 5 episodes Darren McCallum as Priest 2 episodes Michelle Nightingale as Newsreader 1 episode Robbie Hoad as Heli Rental Proprietor 1 episode James Harvy as Airforce Pilot 1 episode Brad Perks as City Slicker 1 episode Kate Bonney as Female Bartender 2 episodes Conor Merrigan-Turner as Ethan Hodge 5 episodes Tyler Rockman Spencer as Dezi 5 episodes Tuuli Narkle as Keeley Redford 5 episodes Gibson John as Clem 4 episodes Josef Schmidt as Mickey 4 episodes Robbie Braithwaite as Bomber McKenzie 1 episode Simon Butt as Kyle McKenzie 1 episode Dave Eastgate as Vernon 2 episodes Roguen Hughes as Young Jackaroo 2 episodes Barrie Cotton as Paul the Croc Egg Buyer 1 episode Lori Bell as Doctor 1 episode Ella Richter as Federation Waitress 3 episodes Chloe Murphy as Jess 1 episode Kate Owen as Louise 1 episode Eddie Baroo as Arsonist 2 episodes David Roberts as Hodge Ratboy Ringer 1 episode Taylor Wiese as Rancid 1 episode Aaron Cartwright as Bennett 1 episode Joe Carbone as Bennett's Goon #1 1 episode Jordan Steffens as Bennett's Goon #2 1 episode John-Paul Thorbjornson as Kirby Heli Pilot 3 episodes Dennis Redman as Federation Member 1 episode Matteo Medos as Federation Waiter 1 episode Alexandra Schultze as Emily's Mother 1 episode David Daradan as Herb Hodge 1 episode Victoria Gittings as Young Emily 1 episode George Gittings as Young Hank 1 episode Dan Wyllie as Hank Hodge 5 episodes Checc Musolino as Quarantine Agent #1 3 episodes Ian Callahan as Quarantine Agent #2 3 episodes Caleb Guinery as Dale 2 episodes Felix Jozeps as Corbin 2 episodes Scott Endersby as Auctioneer Offsider #1 2 episodes Clinton Endersby as Auctioneer Offsider #2 2 episodes Jacek Koman as Morgan 1 episode Biddy O'Loughlin as Nurse 1 episode Daniel Nelson as Gun Ringer 1 episode Wayne Mattei as Prison Guard #1 1 episode Peter Strangar as Kirby Driver 1 episode Heather Burridge as Marianne Ringer 1 episode Kym Wheare as Kirby Chef 1 episode Dylan Miller as Older Boy #1 1 episode David Connolly as Auctioneer 1 episode Nathan Vale as Shotfirer #1 1 episode Alex Agius-Bersee as Older Boy #2 1 episode Samuel Croft as Shotfirer #2 1 episode Ethan Walker as Older Boy #3 1 episode Matt Connelly as Shotfirer #3 1 episode
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Keywords

cattle ranch australian outback succession
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Details

First Aired
October 24, 2024
Status
Canceled
Origin
AU
TMDB Votes
73