Crime drama fans have just found their next binge watch with the arrival of 'The Killings at Parrish Station' on HBO Max. The six-part Australian series, starring Mia Wasikowska, delves into a cold case from 1987 that is reopened 37 years later after a series of similar 'chilling' murders prompts police to take a fresh look.
Two Timelines, One Mystery
The series features two intertwining timelines. In the 1980s, Detective Georgia Cooke (Wasikowska) investigates a gruesome massacre at a remote research station in the scorching outback. Four scientists have been inexplicably butchered at the isolated laboratory, leaving the sole survivor as the obvious suspect. As Cooke digs deeper, she uncovers a complex case entangled in mania, ritual, and the occult. The case costs the detective her career, family, and sanity as she pursues the truth.
Present-Day Reopening
Flash-forward nearly 40 years, and Cooke is back on the case. She must confront her personal demons and the possibility that the horrors of Parrish Station never truly ended. The series promises a compelling watch with its dual narrative and atmospheric setting.
Cast and Reception
Alongside Wasikowska, the cast includes Heather Mitchell from 'The Road to the Deep North', Xavier Samuel from 'Elvis', and Robert Taylor from 'Longmire'. Further casting features Alan Dale, Emma Lung, Doris Younane, Kat Hoyos, Nic English, Alex Malone, Geoff Morrell, Rob Carlton, Alex Lee, Cameron James, and Grace Owens. The show has garnered praise on IMDb, with one reviewer giving an 8/10 and calling it 'engaging and enthralling,' hailing the acting and pacing as 'great.' Another titled their 9/10 review 'Gripping from the get-go!' and noted: 'From the opening scenes of the first episode it was evident that this was a quality production. Beautiful visuals and great camera work.' A third reviewer commented: 'Acting is good, especially the two leads, good writing, good pacing. I watch a lot of shows like this and can be quite picky but I'm enjoying.'
Streaming Details
'The Killings at Parrish Station' is streaming now on HBO Max UK & Ireland. Sky is offering free subscriptions to HBO Max with its £22 Ultimate TV bundle, which also includes Netflix, Disney+, discovery+, Hayu, and around 135 channels at no extra cost.
