Series Details:
Also known as | Desert King |
Country | Australia |
Language | English |
Genre | Adventure, Drama, Western |
Season | 1 |
Episodes | 6 |
Release date | October 24, 2024 |
Running time | 1hr |
Age rating | TV-MA |
Starring | Anna Torv, Michael Dorman, Sam Corlett, Philippa Northeast, Sara Wiseman |
Created by | Ben Davies, Timothy Lee |
Directed by | Greg McLean |
Written by | Timothy Lee, Kodie Bedford, Steven McGregor |
Produced by | Paul Ranford |
Executive producers | Ian Collie, Ben Davies, Rob Gibson |
Cinematography by | Simon Duggan |
Edited by | Dave Redman |
Music by | Johnny Klimek, Gabriel Isaac Mounsey |
Casting by | Anousha Zarkesh |
Production Design by | Matthew Putland |
Art Direction by | Tuesday Stone, Daniel Willis |
Set Decoration by | Lauren Richards |
Costume Design by | Mariot Kerr |
Production Company | Easy Tiger Productions Ronde Screen Territory |
Original Network | Netflix |
Cast & Character:
- Anna Torv as Emily Lawson
- Michael Dorman as Graham Lawson
- Sam Corlett as Marshall Lawson
- Philippa Northeast as Susie Lawson
- Sara Wiseman as Sandra Kirby
- Dan Wyllie as Hank Hodge
- Clarence Ryan as Nolan
- Jay Ryan as Campbell Miller
- Sam Delich as Rich Petrakis
- Kylah Day as Sharnie Kennedy
- Robert Taylor as Colin Lawson
- Jake Ryan as Daniel Lawson
- Hamilton Morris as Uncle Bryce
- Vince Poletto as Tex
- Joe Klocek as Lachie Kirby
- Tyler Spencer as Dezi
- Tuuli Narkle as Keeley Redford
- Beau Jones as Trent
- Greta van den Brink as Nikki
- Conor Merrigan Turner as Ethan Hodge
- Matthew Sunderland as Elton
- Checc Musolino as Quarantine Agent #1
- Ian Callahan as Quarantine Agent #2
- Terence Crawford as Chief Minister Don Hayward
- Gibson John as Clem
- Amelia Bishop as Kirby Executive Assistant
- Dave Eastgate
- David Roberts as Hodge Ratboy Ringer
- Kate Bonney as Female Bartender
- Eddie Baroo as Thug
- Joe Carbo as Goon
- Felix Jozeps as Corbin
- Simon Butt as Kyle McKenzie
- Michelle Nightingale as Newsreader
- Caleb Guinery as Dale
- Barrie Cotton as Paul Croc egg buyer
- James Harvy as Airforce Pilot
- Lori Bell as Doctor
- Chloe Murphy as Jess
- Kate Owen as Louise
- Taylor Wiese as Rancid
- Aaron Cartwright as Bennett
- Peter Gregory as Bull Sales Bidder #1
- Joseph Carbone as Bennett’s Goon #1
- Jordan Steffens as Bennett’s Goon #2
- Matteo Medos as Federation Waiter
- Alexandra Schulze as Emily’s Mother
- David Daradan as Herb Hodge
- Matt Connelly as Shot Firerer (uncredited)
Storyline:
When the world’s largest cattle station is left without a clear successor, generational clashes threaten to tear the Lawson family apart. Sensing this once great dynasty is in decline, the outback’s most powerful factions rival cattle barons, desert gangsters, Indigenous elders and billionaire miners move in for the kill.
Episodes:
Episode | Duration | Synopsis |
---|---|---|
1 | 63m | Daniel’s absence at the cattle station triggers hostility in the Lawson family. Graham tries to take the reins, and Emily seeks comfort elsewhere. |
2 | 55m | Graham runs for federation president and seeks Colin’s support — but the pressure pushes him to drink. Emily turns to Hank for help finding Marshall. |
3 | 61m | Nolan is caught in a rift with the Indigenous community. Sandra proposes deals, and a risky job drives a wedge between Marshall and Rich. |
4 | 55m | The discovery of Daniel’s saddle sparks new questions as Graham unravels. Marshall and Sharnie find solace in each other. Susie forges her own path. |
5 | 55m | Amid an uneasy truce, the Lawson family takes on an immense cattle muster. But sabotage — and tragedy — lead to devastating uncertainty. |
6 | 57m | Emily debates her future at Marianne Station. Lachie makes an explosive revelation about Sandra’s motives, leading to a dangerous shootout. |