The Tailings

The Tailings is an Australian murder mystery television series set in Tasmania.^[1] It takes place over 6 ten minute episodes.^[2]

The Tailings
Written by	Caitlin Richardson
Directed by	Stevie Cruz-Martin
Starring	Tegan Stimson Mabel Li
Composer	Helena Czajka
Country of origin	Australia
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	6
Production
Executive producers	Ryan Chanatry John Molloy
Producers	Liz Doran Richard Kelly Stephen Thomas
Cinematography	Ashley Barron
Editor	Grace Eyre
Running time	10 minutes
Original release
Network	SBS
Release	2 April 2021 (2021-04-02)

Synopsis

Jas's father dies while fishing and she suspects foul play.

Cast

• Tegan Stimson as Jas
• Mabel Li as Ruby
• Kris McQuade as Laurie
• Shaun Martindale as Brendan
• Victoria Haralabidou as Sharon
• Harry Prior as Toby
• Michael Earnshaw as Frank
• Sara Cooper as Nadia Mazzarelli
• Harry Radbone as Leo Mazzarelli
• Jane Hamilton-Foster as Lisa
• John Xintavelonis as Dom Mazzarelli
• Nic English as Shaun
• Tai Nguyen as Marce
• Nadira Farid as Ange
• Eric Harris as Skater
• Emma Lapham as Taneisha
• Joel Cumming as Joel

Production

The Tailings was filmed in Queenstown using one camera.^[1] After being delayed due to COVID-19 filming started in October 2020.^[3] It was created with assistance from Screen Tasmania.^[4]

Reception

Luke Buckmaster of NME gave it gave it a mostly positive review but states "after such a measured build-up, the ending feels a little abrupt and unsatisfying."^[5]

Awards

• 11th AACTA Awards
  • Best Short Form Drama - winner^[6]

External links

• The Tailings at IMDb