58 minSeason 2 • Episode 6
LatestThe purchase of an undisciplined guard dog poisons relationships between Redfern neighbours and aggravates a malignant memory for ex-serviceman Ernie.
Six extraordinary stories one unmissable series. Redfern Now is the first drama series written, directed and produced by Indigenous Australians.
Acting
Every performance punches through the screen with lived-in authenticity.
Writing
Stories only Indigenous voices could tell — no white savior, no pandering.
Direction
Tight, confident vision from creators who know this world intimately.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Created by the team behind The Sapphairs, this was ABC's first primetime drama entirely Indigenous-led — a watershed moment that barely got international distribution.
Deborah Mailman appears across multiple episodes as different characters, a deliberate choice showing the universality of these experiences.
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