The Survivors is an Australian mystery thriller crime drama miniseries created by Tony Ayres. Based on the 2020 novel of the same name by Jane Harper, the Netflix series is set in the small coastal town of Evelyn Bay, Tasmania, and it follows Kieran Elliott, who returns to his hometown after 15 years. His return dredges up a tragic past involving a deadly storm that took the lives of three young people. The Survivors stars Charlie Vickers, Yerin Ha, Robyn Malcolm, Thom Green, George Mason, Don Hany, Jessica De Gouw, Damien Garvey, Martin Sacks, and Catherine McClements. So, if you loved the thrilling drama, gripping mystery, and compelling characters in The Survivors, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Broadchurch (Prime Video, Peacock, Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, PBS, & Plex)
Broadchurch is a British mystery crime drama series created by Chris Chibnall. The ITV series revolves around the murder investigation of a young boy in a small coastal town. It follows the newly arrived Detective Inspector Alec Hardy and Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller, who are tasked with finding the killer. Broadchurch stars David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Jonathan Bailey, Charlotte Beaumont, Andrew Buchan, Arthur Darvill, Matthew Gravelle, and Carolyn Pickens.
Top of the Lake (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Top of the Lake is an Australian mystery crime thriller drama series created by Jane Campion and Gerard Lee. The BBC UKTV series follows Detective Robin Griffin as she investigates a case involving a pregnant 12-year-old missing school girl. Top of the Lake stars Elisabeth Moss, David Wenham, Peter Mullan, Thomas M. Wright, Holly Hunter, Gwendoline Christie, David Dencik, Ewen Leslie, Alice Englert, and Nicole Kidman.
Mare of Easttown (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Mare of Easttown is a crime thriller drama series created by Brad Ingelsby. The HBO series is set in the suburb of Easttown in Philadelphia, and it follows Detective Marianne “Mare” Sheehan as she investigates the murder of a teenage girl as she tries to keep her personal life from falling apart. Mare of Easttown stars Kate Winslet, Julianne Nicholson, Jean Smart, Angourie Rice, David Denman, Neal Huff, Guy Pearce, Cailee Spaeny, John Douglas Thompson, Joe Tippett, and Evan Peters.
The Missing (Starz, The Roku Channel, & Prime Video Add-On)
The Missing is a British psychological mystery thriller drama anthology series co-created by Harry Williams and Jack Williams. The Starz series revolves around a couple whose young son goes missing during their vacation in France. The Missing stars James Nesbitt, Frances O’Connor, Ken Stott, Jason Flemyng, Arsher Ali, Said Taghmaoui, and Titus De Voogdt.
Sharp Objects (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Sharp Objects is a Southern Gothic psychological mystery thriller series created by Marti Noxon. Based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn, the HBO series follows the emotionally troubled investigative reporter, Camille Preaker, as she heads to her hometown to investigate the murder of two young girls, but during the process, she must face her own traumatic past. Sharp Objects stars Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen, Matt Craven, Henry Czerny, Taylor John Smith, Madison Davenport, Will Chase, Sophia Lillis, and Sydney Sweeney.
Secrets and Lies (Tubi, The Roku Channel & Plex)
Secrets and Lies is an Australian mystery crime drama series created by Stephen M. Irwin. The Network 10 series is set in a small and it follows Ben Gundelach, an ordinary family man who suddenly becomes the prime suspect in the murder case of a young. Secrets and Lies stars Martin Henderson, Anthony Hayes, Diana Glenn, Adrienne Pickering, Philippa Coulthard, Piper Morrissey, Damon Gameau, and Hunter Stratton Boland.
Deadwater Fell (Prime Video, Acorn TV, The Roku Channel, & Tubi)
Deadwater Fell is a British crime drama miniseries created by Daisy Coulam. The Channel 4 series is set in a remote Scottish village, and it revolves around a tragic fire that killed a mother and three young children. The only survivor is Dr Tom Kendrick, the patriarch of the family, who claims that he was drugged, but further investigation reveals dark secrets. Deadwater Fell stars David Tennant, Cush Jumbo, Matthew McNulty, and Anna Madeley.