The Tailings

Why or How!? Do these premature scripts get green lit by Screen Australia? More importantly is there something rotten inside Screen Australia? Either way, I unfortunately only made it to the 2min mark of the first season before alarm bells tolled. Smells like a cross between Home and Away and bad acting. Such a shame.

Thankfully this series only has 6x9 minutes episodes.

Every character is bonkers. Nobody isn't extreme.

Watch this only if you have nothing worthwhile to watch.

Why would anyone make drivel like this?

Why would anyone pay someone to make this kind of rubbish?

An unexplained death, an angry teenager, a traumatised teacher, frustrated school staff, a cover up and a dark mood over a small mining town - all captured very cleverly in very short episodes that provide an hour of fascination as the truth is gradually revealed . Not a long drawn out complex detective story , but just enough information in each short episode to make you curious about the next and the palpable passion of a not very likeable , but shattered teen, who just wants to know the truth. Well acted and well rounded . We were very impressed - and the scenery and the soundtrack both beautiful providing contrast to a murky story..

I thoroughly enjoyed this atmospheric small-town Australian drama. The lead's performance captured teenage hostility beautifully.

Enjoyed the 'crime thriller in a small package' concept of this one! Yes, obviously you can get more out of a longer series, but this one is perfectly satisfying. Good performances and visually interesting to look at.