Territory (2024) is an upcoming Australian neo-western drama television series set to premiere on Netflix on October 24, 2024. Created by Ben Davies and Timothy Lee, the series features a talented cast including Anna Torv, Michael Dorman, Robert Taylor, and Sam Corlett. The story revolves around the Lawson family, who own Marianne Station, the world's largest cattle station. As the family faces a succession battle for ownership, rival cattle farmers, gangsters, Indigenous elders, and mining magnates vie for control of the valuable land.
The series is described as an Australian version of the popular show Yellowstone, focusing on generational conflicts and the challenges of maintaining a legacy in a changing landscape. The plot unfolds as various factions see an opportunity to seize Marianne Station amidst the internal struggles of the Lawson family.
Filming for Territory took place in notable locations such as Kakadu National Park and Tipperary Station in Australia’s Northern Territory, as well as Mallala in South Australia. It is considered one of the largest Netflix productions filmed in South Australia, highlighting the region's cinematic potential.
With six episodes planned for its first season, Territory aims to captivate audiences with its blend of family drama and high-stakes power struggles against the backdrop of Australia's rugged outback. The series promises to explore themes of loyalty, ambition, and the complexities of modern ranching life.