RECKLESS

On their way home from a wedding, estranged siblings June (Tasmania Walton) and Charlie (Hunter Page-Lockard) accidentally hit and kill an elderly man. Fearing repercussions due to their First Nations heritage, they make an impulsive choice to cover up the crime. Chaos unfolds when the victim’s niece grows suspicious, a neighbour claims to have security camera footage of the hit-and-run, and a group of menacing thugs pressure June financially while threatening her loved ones. Compounding their issues, June and Charlie’s personal lives are in turmoil. Charlie’s young daughter is set to move to Sydney with her mother and June is in constant conflict with her wife. As their guilt mounts so does the tension between them, until it spills out into every area of their lives. Set against the stunning backdrop of Fremantle, Western Australia, the city has never looked better and will delight locals as they spot dozens of iconic locations. Featuring an outstanding cast with a strong representation of First Nations actors, Walton shines as June. Her behaviour becomes increasingly unhinged as she gradually loses control, and her anger culminates in a violent and bloody act. Her sharp dialogue, delivered with perfect vitriol, makes her a stand out. The story weaves in cultural threads, exploring family ties and perspectives from an Indigenous viewpoint, resulting in an engaging dark comedy x thriller. With its tight pacing, succinct script, and concise four episode duration, this is an easy mini series to binge. A quality home grown production that shows a how a single bad decision can have devastating consequences.