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Land grabs threaten to destroy the declining dynasty
Tale
With the vast Lawson herd left without an heir, Australia’s rival teams see an opportunity to take control. The series was filmed in sparsely populated remote locations in the Northern Territory and South Australia, and was not shown on screen.
Without the glossy, over-the-top presentation seen in series like Yellowstone, the series offers a refreshing take on power struggles, family dynamics, and the enduring stability of frontier life
The site includes Kakadu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with special permission from the traditional owners, and Tipperary, a real, working cattle station with its own airport and school. Territory offers what many modern Western dramas try to capture but often fail to capture: authenticity, depth, and a raw, character-driven plot that draws you in from the first episode.
Unlike other series in the genre, Area doesn’t rely on over-the-top drama or pretentious monologues
The actors give it their all, delivering nuanced performances that highlight the complexity and depth of their characters. Each episode reveals layers of their motivations, strengths, and weaknesses, painting a landscape in which no one is simply “good” or “bad.” It’s a world as harsh as the land the characters inhabit, but their struggles are deeply relatable, drawing you into their emotional battles as well as their external conflicts.
If you’re looking for a western drama, the area is well worth your time
Instead, it unfolds in an honest and authentic narrative style that makes you feel like you’re eavesdropping on real life. Writers and directors respect the intelligence of their audience and trust us to pick up on subtleties without explaining everything.
