Dustfall (2026)
Seasoned detective Tig returns to her hometown of North Gap after years in the city, and uncovers a string of drink-spiking assaults, the case is turned on its head when a primary suspect is found murdered.
| Type | TV series |
|---|---|
| First aired | 11 October 2026 |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Genre | Mystery, Crime, Drama |
| Starring | Anna Torv, Kate Box and Martin Sacks |
| Seasons | 1 season, 6 episodes |
| Episode length | about 52 min |
| Time to watch it all | about 5 hours |
| Scores | TMDB users 7.0/10 |
Where to watch Dustfall
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What kind of watch this is
Dustfall is a 2026 mystery that treats a small town like a locked room. Detective Tig comes home to North Gap, a place she left for the city, only to find the quiet shattered by drink-spiking assaults. The plot hinges on a twist: the primary suspect is found murdered, which flips the investigation on its head. It runs 5 hours across 6 episodes, a tight, unflinching look at how past sins resurface in the present. The tone is dry and procedural, relying on the weight of what is left unsaid. It is a case where the hometown is the real antagonist.
What the critics said
Luke Buckmaster of The Guardian gave it 4 out of 5, noting an "emotional pull not commonly found in detective dramas." He called it "rock-solid, socially conscientious drama, imbued with weight and thought." Craig Mathieson of the Sydney Morning Herald went all the way to 5 stars, arguing the show deserves a spot among the finest the ABC has produced. He warned viewers they will be "enthralled" and "gutted." Terry Pontikos of the Australian Financial Review awarded 4½ stars, praising Torv’s performance for its "mastery and nuance.
How it did with audiences
Dustfall skipped the box office report, so we lean on what the viewers left behind. On TMDB, it holds a 7 out of 10 user score. That number suggests a steady, unflashy reception. People watched it, liked it enough to rate it, and moved on to their next queue. No fireworks, just a solid mark on the ledger.
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Sources
- Dustfall on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q136915738 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Dustfall” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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