Wake in Fright (2017)

In the heart-rending adaptation of Kenneth Cook's seminal Australian novel, Wake in Fright unveils the harrowing journey of John Grant, a youthful schoolteacher returning to Sydney after a year of solitude in a one-room Outback school. His journey takes an unexpected detour when a collision with a kangaroo leaves him stranded in Bundanyabba, a remote mining town steeped in monotony and beer-soaked nights. As he awaits repairs on his car, John becomes ensnared in the town's dark underbelly, lured into an illicit, adrenaline-charged gambling game. A fleeting taste of victory swiftly spirals into an all-consuming losing streak, stripping him of everything he possesses. This loss triggers a chilling cascade of events, pushing John deeper into a personal nightmare, rendering him a man broken and teetering on the brink of desperation. Wake in Fright is a provocative two-part miniseries that explores the complicated moral landscape of human survival and desperation. Crafted with brilliant realism, it's a tale that grips the viewer, lingering in the psyche long into the night, and perhaps, echoing in their thoughts for years to come. This narrative is more than just a story; it's an immersive descent into one man's struggle with his darkest fears.

Wake in Fright is a mystery show featuring Sean Keenan.

Wake in Fright is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Freevee.