

56 minSeason 3 • Episode 8
LatestIt’s crunch time for Colby, who is faced with a dilemma of conscience and ethics, as he puts together the truth… but will he learn the whole truth?
The story of 12 ordinary Australians who are selected for jury duty in a murder trial as traumatising as it is controversial, in which a woman stands accused of killing her teenage niece.
Acting
Sam Neill's weary barrister steals every scene he's in.
Writing
Juror backstories woven with surgical precision.
Direction
Tight close-ups that feel like cross-examination.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Belgian original (De Twaalf) was equally acclaimed; this adaptation shifts the class dynamics to Australian suburban unease.
The courtroom was built on a soundstage with natural lighting to mimic real Melbourne courts—actors reportedly forgot they weren't actually on trial.