Savage River is a six-part Australian crime drama, produced by Aquarius Films, which premiered on the ABC on 4 September 2022.
When Miki Anderson (portrayed by Katherine Langford) returns to her hometown after ten years in prison she's determined to finally move on with her life, but the close-knit community of Savage River is not about to let her forget the past that easily. When a murder rocks the town, Miki immediately becomes the focus of everyone's suspicion. With the police closing in, she sets out to prove her innocence, uncovering long-buried secrets that will cast doubt on everything she thought she knew.
Tropes:
- Dead Animal Warning: The second episode ends with a bull's head being dumped in front of Terry's house as a warning to Miki.
- Dirty Cop: Senior Sgt. Bill Kirby is dirty. Averted with Detective Rachel Kennedy.
- Just Got Out of Jail: The series opens with Miki Anderson returning to her hometown in the Australian High Country after ten years in prison for accidentally killing a friend while a teenager.
- Locked in a Freezer: As a prank, an employee fakes friendliness and then locks Miki in a freezer with animal carcasses after her shift.
- The Place: Savage River is the name of the country town where the series is set.
- Stealing from the Till: Ivy is using her job as a sales assistant at the chemist shop to steal pharmaceuticals for herself and her friends.
