The Tailings

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

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. After being delayed due to COVID-19 filming started in October 2020. It was created with assistance from Screen Tasmania.

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."

Awards

 * 11th AACTA Awards
 * Best Short Form Drama - winner