'“GRITTY CRIME DRAMA HAILED AS ‘OUTSTANDING’ BY VIEWERS”
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From the international best-selling author of Scrublands, Chris Hammer, Silver stars returning characters Martin (Luke Arnold, Black Sail) and Mandy (Bella Heathcote, Relic).
**** [Four Stars] THE DAILY MAIL (WEEKEND)
**** [Four Stars] HEAT MAGAZINE
**** [Four Stars] SCREENHUB
"Just as impressive [as the first season]." THE SCOTSMAN
"Australian TV is enjoying a golden age." IRISH DAILY MAIL
"Gritty crime drama hailed as 'outstanding' by viewers." HELLO!
"...twisty and enjoyable. Not least due to Luke Arnold's impressive battered turn as investigative journo Martin, a TV crimecracker who deserves another case." RADIO TIMES
"Gripping." THE GUARDIAN
"The second series of the Australian crimedrama adapted from Chris Hammer's novels has proved as enticing as the first." THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
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"Gripping." EXPRESS
"BBC fans can't stop binge-watching 'must watch' gritty crime drama with stellar cast." EXPRESS
"Intriguing." THE KILLING TIMES
"A neat and watchable four-part mystery, with Arnold's Scarsden a charismatic, compassionate lead." THE DAILY MAIL (WEEKEND)
"Atmospheric Australian mystery drama." RADIO TIMES
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"Stunning visuals and compelling performances." THE PINNACLE GAZETTE
"Fans of gripping crime dramas are in for a treat." THE PINNACLE GAZETTE
"Gripping murder mystery." THE FUTON CRITIC
"Continues to be one of the most compelling locally produced crime series on television." THE WEST AUSTRALIAN
"Binge it!" ABC NEWCASTLE
"Lots of twists and turns... intriguing." THE CANBERRA TIMES
"A well-plotted murder mystery." SCREENHUB
"One of the 5 best new shows to stream this week." SCREENHUB
"One of the top 10 shows to watch." THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
"Promises intriguing mystery, emotional twists and edge-of-your-seat drama." WHO
"One to watch in April." ESQUIRE
"One to watch in April." MEN'S HEALTH
"Critic's choice." THE AGE
"This sequel to the vivid adaptation of Chris Hammer's novel Scrublands moves methodically through the early stages of the thickening plot, which stretches back through the sleuthing scribe's own chequered past." THE AGE
"Solid storytelling." THE AGE
"The best new TV shows to stream in April." THE AGE
"One to watch in April." NEWSCORP
"Top Stan recommendation." SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
"The best new TV shows to stream in April." SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
In the brand new season, it’s been a year since the life changing events of Scrublands and award-winning investigative journalist Martin Scarsden (Arnold) has returned to his coastal hometown, Port Silver, WA, to set up a new life with partner Mandy Bond (Heathcote). When he arrives to find his childhood friend Jasper brutally murdered and Mandy the prime suspect, Martin struggles with doubts – about Mandy and about his own ability to recognise the truth. As he pushes forward to find the real murderer and absolve Mandy, Martin confronts secrets about Port Silver and his long-buried past.
Based on the best-selling novel Silver by Chris Hammer, the sequel to Scrublands, the second season will also star Luke Carroll (The Artful Dodger), Debra Lawrance (Please Like Me), David Roberts (Please Like Me), Tasma Walton (The Twelve), Luke Pegler (Hacksaw Ridge), Caroline Brazier (Stan Original Series Year Of), Joel Jackson (Peter Allen: Not the Boy Next Door), Toby Truslove (La Brea), Sarah Roberts (Home and Away), Hamish Michael (The Twelve), Radek Jonak (Stan Original Film The Surfer) and Damian De Montemas (Hounds of Love).