Love mysteries and Australian accents? Netflix has a new show for you. The Survivors—based on the book of the same name by Jane Harper—premieres on June 6. The six-episode limited series follows Kieran Elliott, a man who returns to his hometown of Evelyn Bay 15 years after his community experienced a tragedy. During a storm, two people who were close to Kieran died, while a third, a young girl, went missing. When Kieran and his wife, Mia, come back home to be with Kieran's parents—now as parents themselves—the tragedy resurfaces, an investigation into what really happened begins, and everything the people of Evelyn Bay thought they knew about the situation is brought into question. (By the way, isn't "Evelyn Bay" the perfect name for a place where a mystery is going down? It's very soap opera.)
If this all has you excited to tune in, or if you've already watched and want to learn more about the show, here's a rundown of the cast and characters.
Charlie Vickers as Kieran Elliott
Charlie Vickers stars as Kieran, the man who returns to his hometown years after losing his brother in the tragedy to help out his parents. You may have spotted Vickers in another Netflix show, Medici, or as Sauron in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
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Yerin Ha as Mia Chang
Mia is Kieran's partner. The character is played by Yerin Ha. Ha starred in the TV adaptation of the video game Halo, and she has another very exciting role coming up: the main love interest in the upcoming fourth season of Bridgerton.
Instagram: @yerinha_
Robyn Malcolm as Verity Elliott
Verity is Kieran's mother, who is described by Netflix as "emotionally distant". The actor playing Verity is Robyn Malcolm, who is best known for starring in the New Zealand TV shows Outrageous Fortune and Shortland Street. She also appeared in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
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Damien Garvey as Brian Elliott
Kieran's father, Brian, is played by Damien Garvey. Brian has dementia, which is one of the reasons Kieran returns home. This character is played by Damien Garvey. While, like many of his co-stars, he has mostly appeared Australian projects, he was in an episode American TV adaptation of Nine Perfect Strangers.
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Thom Green as Sean Gilroy
Sean is an old friend of Kieran's, who lost his older brother in the storm. This part is played by Thom Green. Green starred in the Australian series Dance Academy and in the film Of an Age.
Instagram: @thomgreen
Julian Weeks as Liam Gilroy
Liam is the nephew of Sean, and he blames Kieran for the loss of his father. Actor Julian Weeks has appeared in the shows Prosper and Apple Cider Vinegar.
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Martin Sacks as Julian Gilroy
Julian Gilroy is played by Martin Sacks. The actor is best known for starring in the Australian police drama Blue Heelers.
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George Mason as Ash Carter
Ash is another old friend of Kieran's. George Mason takes on this role. Mason previously appeared in the movie The Power of the Dog and starred in the Australian soap Home and Away.
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Miriama Smith as Detective Senior Sergeant Sue Pendlebury
Sergeant Sue Pendlebury, one of the Evelyn Bay detectives, is played by Mirama Smith. The actor starred in the New Zealand TV show Mercy Park and in Power Rangers Dino Thunder. She was also a judge on New Zealand's Got Talent.
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Johnny Carr as Detective Alex Dan
Another detective, Alex Dan, is portrayed by Johnny Carr. Carr appeared in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and starred in the Australian show Five Bedrooms.
Instagram: @mrjohnnycarr
Jessica De Gouw as Olivia Birch
Olivia is another person from Kieran's past—she was with Kieran during the storm and it was her sister who disappeared. She is also the current girlfriend of Ash. Olivia's played by Jessica De Gouw, who has had roles in the TV shows Arrow, Underground, and The Crown.
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Shannon Berry as Bronte Laidler
Bronte is Olivia's roommate. Actor Shannon Berry brings this character to life. Berry would be best known to American audiences for her role in the show The Wilds.
Instagram: @shangraceberry
Catherine McClements as Trish Birch
Trish is Olivia's mother, who is portrayed by Catherine McClements. McClements starred in Australian shows Rush,Water Rats, and Apple Cider Vinegar and is also an accomplished theater actor.
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Don Hany as George Barlin
While the people of Evelyn Bay are very tightly connected, one person who is on the outside is George Barlin, a writer who is visiting the town. George is played by Don Hany, who starred in the detective drama East West 101 and in the soap opera Neighbors. In the U.S., he starred in the TV show Heartbeat.
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