Australian comedy duo Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney, known collectively as 'The Kates', are bringing their acclaimed crime series Deadloch to the Darwin Festival. The pair, creators of the satirical web series The Katering Show, developed Deadloch as an eight-part black comedy murder mystery set in a fictional Tasmanian town.
Premiering on Amazon Prime Video in June 2023, Deadloch features a cast including Kate Box, Madeleine Sami, and Nina Oyama. The series follows two detectives with clashing styles investigating a murder in a sleepy seaside community, blending crime drama with sharp satire.
The creators are participating in a live event at the Darwin Festival on March 28, 2026, where they will discuss the show's creation and its unexpected international resonance. The festival runs from March 21 to April 6, 2026, in Darwin, Australia.
Deadloch has been noted for its subversion of genre tropes and its focus on female characters and relationships. The series was produced by Amazon Studios and Okay Pop, with McLennan and McCartney serving as writers, creators, and executive producers.
