Dustfall Receives Rave Reviews

The six-part tropical noir Dustfall, starring Anna Torv, is now streaming on ABC iview. The series, which won the Audience Award at Series Mania, follows Detective Tig Pollard as she investigates a harrowing sexual assault case in a Queensland town, which takes a darker turn after a key suspect turns up dead. As Tig hunts for the truth, she is forced to confront long-buried secrets from her own adolescence.

A co-commission between the ABC and BBC, Dustfall is based on Vikki Petraitis’s novel The Unbelieved, adapted for the screen by Dianne Taylor, alongside writers Stuart Page, Belinda Chayko and Beatrix Christian. All six episodes are directed by Emma Freeman, with both Dianne and Emma also credited as Executive Producers. Julie-Anne De Ruvo edited the series.

The series has received rave reviews, with critics praising its powerful storytelling and standout performances.

“Dustfall has an emotional pull not commonly found in detective dramas.” ★★★★  The Guardian

“You’ll be enthralled, you’ll be gutted. This five-star drama is one of the ABC’s finest.” ★★★★★ The Age

“Powerful new crime drama Dustfall is one you won’t forget.” ★★★★½  ScreenHub

“This taut six-part ‘tropic noir’ is arguably the jewel in the crown.” ★★★★½  Australian Financial Review

Produced by Soapbox Pictures and Moonriver Productions, Dustfall is a gripping and unflinching Australian crime drama that explores sexual violence, justice and the lasting impact of trauma.

Watch now on ABC iview.