''Reckoning'' is an Australian

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television limited series developed for

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Networks'

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. It received a direct-to-series order of 10 episodes on May 2, 2018. Production started in early July 2018.

Premise

When a teenager goes missing and a serial killer is suspected after five years of being dormant, two fathers find themselves set on a course of mutual destruction that threatens to consume every part of their quiet, suburban community.

Cast

Main

Sam Trammell Sam Trammell (born January 29, 1969) is an American actor, known for his role as Sam Merlotte on the HBO fantasy drama series ''True Blood''. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance as Richard Mil ...

as Leo Doyle *

Aden Young Aden Young (born 30 November 1971) is a Canadian-Australian actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Daniel Holden in the SundanceTV drama ''Rectify'', for which he was twice nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor ...

as Detective Sergeant Mike Serrato *

Simone Kessell Simone Kessell (born 19 August 1975) is a New Zealand television actress known for her role as Lt. Alicia Washington in the short lived Fox science fiction television series '' Terra Nova.'' In 2016, Kessell starred opposite Ray Winstone on th ...

as Paige Serrato * Laura Gordon as Candace Doyle *

Gloria Garayua Gloria Garayua (born October 18, 1978) is an American actress. Garayua made her major film debut in the 2005 comedy film '' Fun With Dick and Jane'', and is now commonly cast in guest roles on long-running series such as '' Six Feet Under'', ''We ...

as Detective Cyd Ramos *

Jacqueline McKenzie Jacqueline Susan McKenzie (born 24 October 1967) is an Australian film and stage actress. Early life Born in Sydney, New South Wales, McKenzie attended Wenona School in North Sydney until 1983 then moved to Pymble Ladies' College, where she ...

as Linda Swain * Mitzi Ruhlmann as Amanda Serrato *

Toby Schmitz Toby Schmitz (born 4 May 1977) is an Australian actor and playwright. He was born in Perth, Western Australia, attended Perth's Scotch College and briefly studied law at the University of Western Australia. He graduated from the acting course ...

as John Ainsworth

Recurring

Milly Alcock Amelia May Alcock (born 11 April 2000) is an Australian actress. She received an AACTA nomination for her performance in the Foxtel comedy-drama ''Upright'' (2019–2022). She made her international debut as young Rhaenyra Targaryen in the HBO ...

as Sam Serrato *

Ed Oxenbould Ed Oxenbould (born 1 June 2001) is an Australian actor. He rose to prominence for his role in the film '' Julian'' (2012). Subsequently, he appeared in the television series ''Puberty Blues'' (2012–2014) and became more well-known for his rol ...

as Paxton Doyle * Finn Little as Jake Serrato * Anthony Phelan as Dr. Arlon Doyle *

Diana Glenn Diana Glenn (born 1974) is an Australian actress with many credits in television, film, and theatre. Early life and education Glenn has an English father, Greek mother and three siblings. She attended Melbourne Girls Grammar School and studie ...

as Tori McGrath *

Robert Mammone Robert Mammone (born 1969 in Adelaide, South Australia) is an Australian actor. He is known for his role as AK in ''The Matrix'' movies, as Sid Walker in the soap opera ''Home and Away'' and as Tim Palmer in '' Sons and Daughters''. He was also ...

as Chief Randy Sosa * Paula Arundell as Sheriff Woller * Di Smith as Dotty Doyle * Sean Barker as Edgar Harris * Nic English as Brad *

Claude Scott-Mitchell Claude Scott-Mitchell (born 5 January 1997) is an Australian actress based in London. She is known for her roles in the film '' The Dry'' (2020) and the series '' Hotel Portofino'' (2022). Early life Scott-Mitchell was born in Canberra and grew ...

as Gretchen McGrath * Kasia Stelmach as Iris Swan * Eduardo Santos as Officer Clifton

Reception

Film critic John Serba, questioned the originality of the show saying "It just doesn't offer enough original fodder to lure us into a 10-episode binge." Serba concludes his review describing how "the premise is too contrived and the characters too familiar to render it more than just another rote serial killer story."

Production

While the series' story takes place in Northern

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, shooting and post-production were done in

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New South Wales ) , nickname = , image_map = New South Wales in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of New South Wales in AustraliaCoordinates: , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , es ...

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through incentives offered by the Made in NSW International Footloose Fund. The drama was produced by Playmaker Media, an Australian leader in premium scripted content. Sony Pictures Television Distribution handled worldwide sales of the series, with international release via the

pay channel. The series was released on the

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streaming service on May 1, 2020.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 8690440 English-language television shows Television series by Sony Pictures Television Television series by Playmaker Media 2019 Australian television series debuts 2019 Australian television series endings