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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix's 'thrilling' new murder mystery should be your next binge-watch
Netflix is set to release this thrilling new murder mystery on June 6 and it's a must-see If you're on the hunt for a new murder mystery to dive into, Netflix's upcoming limited series The Survivors should be at the top of your list. Based on the best selling novel of the same name by Jane Harper, this thrilling whodunnit features suspense, emotional depth and haunting secrets that refuse to stay buried. The series is set in the moody seaside town of Evelyn Bay, according to Netflix The Survivors explores: "what happens to families and friends when they're forced to reckon with the kind of traumatic events that have a way of floating up to the surface again and again." The show will be available to stream on Netflix, from June 6 - make sure to add it to your watch list and turn notifications on. The six episode series follows Kieran Elliott (Charlie Vickers) and Mia Chang (Yerin Ha), a young couple who return to the fictional town where they grew up, 15 years after a devastating tragedy. Kieran is haunted by the events of his past, with the drowning of two friends and the mysterious disappearance of a young girl always in the back of his head. Now, back in Evelyn Bay and reuniting with his own family, Kieran finds that the ghosts of the past aren't finished with him yet. The synopsis reads: "When the body of a young woman is found on the beach, the town is once again rocked by tragedy and the investigation of her death threatens to reveal long-held secrets, the truth about the missing girl, and a killer among them." The cast features a compelling mix of new talent and established actors. Charlie Vickers, known for his role in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, portrays a haunted and complexed Kieran. While Yerin Ha, who's about to take a leading role in Bridgerton, plays Kieran's wife Mia. They are joined by Robyn Malcom (Heartbreak High) who plays Verity Elliott, Damien Garvey (The Artful Dodger) as Brain Elliot, Thom Green (Ladies in Black) will play Sean Gilroy and George Mason (Black Snow) will portray Ash Carter. Showrunner Tony Ayres, known for his work on Clickbait and Nowhere Boys, described the show as "a family melodrama disguised as a murder mystery" in an interview with Tudum. He continued: "Because the things that are really at its heart are things like a son wanting his mother's love and the mother who just cannot afford to give it because her whole world might fall apart." Speaking about the show and its themes, Tony says: "I often describe the show as a Trojan horse. It's a family melodrama disguised as a murder mystery. Because the things that are really at its heart are things like a son wanting his mother's love and the mother who just cannot afford to give it because her whole world might fall apart."
Scoop
08-05-2025
- Scoop
James Wallace Crime Podcast ‘The Artful Dodger' Launched
Press Release – Stuff Written, hosted and produced by Kate Langdon and Philippa Tolley, the Stuff Group investigation The Artful Dodger features Wallaces only media interview since his convictions. A new six-part podcast investigation into crimes by well-known arts philanthropist James Wallace launches today, chronicling the long legal battle to bring him to justice. Written, hosted and produced by Kate Langdon and Philippa Tolley, the Stuff Group investigation The Artful Dodger features Wallace's only media interview since his convictions. Stuff Group Editor-in-Chief Keith Lynch says the gripping series chronicles the years Wallace's victims fought for justice, after being sexually assaulted at his stately Auckland home, Rannoch House, in the early 2000s, 2008 and 2016. Although the first victim came forward in 2017, Wallace was not convicted until 2021 and name suppression was only lifted two years later. He was stripped of his knighthood in 2023. 'This lengthy battle to name Wallace raised major questions about the justice system, its treatment of abuse victims and name suppression laws,' says Lynch. 'It also forced the arts sector to examine whether it had turned a blind eye to Wallace's offending, in return for millions of dollars worth of patronage.' The series features new in-depth interviews, including with Wallace and the senior officer overseeing the police investigation. It charts the philanthropist's rise and fall, crimes and punishment, and the story of his survivors. Journalists Langdon and Tolley spent about a year investigating the case, which also saw two accomplices of Wallace convicted of attempting to dissuade a victim from giving evidence. Wallace was sentenced to two years and four months in prison, and was released on parole in December 2023 after serving part of his sentence. All six episodes of The Artful Dodger are released on podcast platforms today, and are also available on Artful Dodger is written, hosted and produced by Kate Langdon and Philippa Tolley. Sound design, audio editing and mixing by Connor Scott. About Stuff Group Proudly independent and New Zealand-owned, Stuff connects with around 3.4 million Kiwis every month across its major businesses, delivering quality news, content and experiences that help make Aotearoa a better place. Stuff Digital has unrivalled reach across the nation through number one news website and homegrown social network Neighbourly. Stuff Masthead Publishing connects with audiences through subscriber-led digital and printed metropolitan, regional and community publications, as well as a range of much-loved consumer magazines. Stuff Brand Connections arms advertisers and partners with a comprehensive range of cross-media advertising and Stuff Events solutions. Find out more at
Scoop
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
James Wallace Crime Podcast ‘The Artful Dodger' Launched
Press Release – Stuff A new six-part podcast investigation into crimes by well-known arts philanthropist James Wallace launches today, chronicling the long legal battle to bring him to justice. Written, hosted and produced by Kate Langdon and Philippa Tolley, the Stuff Group investigation The Artful Dodger features Wallace's only media interview since his convictions. Stuff Group Editor-in-Chief Keith Lynch says the gripping series chronicles the years Wallace's victims fought for justice, after being sexually assaulted at his stately Auckland home, Rannoch House, in the early 2000s, 2008 and 2016. Although the first victim came forward in 2017, Wallace was not convicted until 2021 and name suppression was only lifted two years later. He was stripped of his knighthood in 2023. 'This lengthy battle to name Wallace raised major questions about the justice system, its treatment of abuse victims and name suppression laws,' says Lynch. 'It also forced the arts sector to examine whether it had turned a blind eye to Wallace's offending, in return for millions of dollars worth of patronage.' The series features new in-depth interviews, including with Wallace and the senior officer overseeing the police investigation. It charts the philanthropist's rise and fall, crimes and punishment, and the story of his survivors. Journalists Langdon and Tolley spent about a year investigating the case, which also saw two accomplices of Wallace convicted of attempting to dissuade a victim from giving evidence. Wallace was sentenced to two years and four months in prison, and was released on parole in December 2023 after serving part of his sentence. All six episodes of The Artful Dodger are released on podcast platforms today, and are also available on Artful Dodger is written, hosted and produced by Kate Langdon and Philippa Tolley. Sound design, audio editing and mixing by Connor Scott. About Stuff Group Proudly independent and New Zealand-owned, Stuff connects with around 3.4 million Kiwis every month across its major businesses, delivering quality news, content and experiences that help make Aotearoa a better place. Stuff Digital has unrivalled reach across the nation through number one news website and homegrown social network Neighbourly. Stuff Masthead Publishing connects with audiences through subscriber-led digital and printed metropolitan, regional and community publications, as well as a range of much-loved consumer magazines. Stuff Brand Connections arms advertisers and partners with a comprehensive range of cross-media advertising and Stuff Events solutions. Find out more at
Scoop
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
James Wallace Crime Podcast ‘The Artful Dodger' Launched
A new six-part podcast investigation into crimes by well-known arts philanthropist James Wallace launches today, chronicling the long legal battle to bring him to justice. Written, hosted and produced by Kate Langdon and Philippa Tolley, the Stuff Group investigation The Artful Dodger features Wallace's only media interview since his convictions. Stuff Group Editor-in-Chief Keith Lynch says the gripping series chronicles the years Wallace's victims fought for justice, after being sexually assaulted at his stately Auckland home, Rannoch House, in the early 2000s, 2008 and 2016. Although the first victim came forward in 2017, Wallace was not convicted until 2021 and name suppression was only lifted two years later. He was stripped of his knighthood in 2023. 'This lengthy battle to name Wallace raised major questions about the justice system, its treatment of abuse victims and name suppression laws,' says Lynch. 'It also forced the arts sector to examine whether it had turned a blind eye to Wallace's offending, in return for millions of dollars worth of patronage.' The series features new in-depth interviews, including with Wallace and the senior officer overseeing the police investigation. It charts the philanthropist's rise and fall, crimes and punishment, and the story of his survivors. Journalists Langdon and Tolley spent about a year investigating the case, which also saw two accomplices of Wallace convicted of attempting to dissuade a victim from giving evidence. Wallace was sentenced to two years and four months in prison, and was released on parole in December 2023 after serving part of his sentence. All six episodes of The Artful Dodger are released on podcast platforms today, and are also available on Artful Dodger is written, hosted and produced by Kate Langdon and Philippa Tolley. Sound design, audio editing and mixing by Connor Scott. About Stuff Group Proudly independent and New Zealand-owned, Stuff connects with around 3.4 million Kiwis every month across its major businesses, delivering quality news, content and experiences that help make Aotearoa a better place. Stuff Digital has unrivalled reach across the nation through number one news website and homegrown social network Neighbourly. Stuff Masthead Publishing connects with audiences through subscriber-led digital and printed metropolitan, regional and community publications, as well as a range of much-loved consumer magazines. Stuff Brand Connections arms advertisers and partners with a comprehensive range of cross-media advertising and Stuff Events solutions. Find out more at
