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Set in the small Tasmanian town of Deadloch this series is a satirical black comedy that pairs wonderfully with Gerwig’s whip smart Barbie.

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A murder disrupts Deadloch and a royal visit in the region means that former Detective and now Senior sergeant Dulcie Collins (Kate Box) must partner with the abrasive and outspoken out of town detective Eddie Redcliffe (Madeleine Sami) while managing the drama of small-time life and the turbulence of her marriage to Cath (Alicia Gardiner.) As the number of murders and suspects explodes Dulcie, Eddie, and the residents of Deadloch are forced to confront long buried secrets while navigating a changing culture.

Deadloch‘s satire is sharp, delivered with perfect wit, and never plays favorites. The more ‘enlightened’ townspeople are targeted with equal ferocity as the sexist men and boys of the ‘footy’ club. Never shying away from topics as charges as sexuality, changing demographics, or even colonialism the show’s creatives explore each without a need to become preachy or lose track of either the murder mystery or the near farcical comedy.

Developed and produced in Australia the regional accents and slang may cause some viewers to be momentarily at sea with precisely what a character said or meant but turning on subtitling will alleviate that issue for viewers in need of a little assistance.

Season one totals just eight episodes with the finale just a bit longer that the preceding ones. Shot like a feature film and with a large cast of memorable and quirky characters Deadloch is a good fit for people who not only enjoyed Barbie but Twin Peaks as well.

Deadloch is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.