History of The Survivors (Australian TV series) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 13, 2025

The Survivors is an Australian drama miniseries on Netflix, adapted from Jane Harper's novel. The story revolves around Kieran Elliott, who returns to his coastal hometown of Evelyn Bay, Tasmania, 15 years after a devastating storm claimed the lives of three people close to him. The series explores how the community and Kieran are still haunted by the tragic events of the past, as he confronts unresolved grief and hidden secrets upon his return.

2020: Jane Harper's novel publication

In 2020, Jane Harper's novel, which served as the basis for the series "The Survivors", was published.

August 2023: Netflix Announces The Survivors

On August 21, 2023, Netflix announced The Survivors along with three other Australian television projects. The series would be produced by Tony Ayres and Matchbox Pictures, with Jane Harper serving as an executive producer.

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December 2023: Primary Photography Begins

On December 19, 2023, it was announced that principal photography for The Survivors had begun in Tasmania, supported by VicScreen and Screen Tasmania.

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February 2024: Filming Begins in Hobart

On February 15, 2024, it was announced that filming for The Survivors had begun in Hobart, with additional filming in Melbourne's Docklands Studios.

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January 2025: Netflix Announces Drama Slate

On January 31, 2025, Netflix announced its drama slate for Australian releases, which included The Survivors.

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January 2025: Netflix Cast Announcement

On January 31, 2025, Netflix officially announced the cast for The Survivors series.

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June 2025: The Survivors series release

In June 2025, The Survivors, an Australian drama miniseries created by Tony Ayres for Netflix, was released. The series is based on Jane Harper's 2020 novel.

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