Troppo

Disgraced ex-cop Ted Conkaffey (Thomas Jane) is falsely accused of a horrific crime. When he flees to the wilderness of Far North Queensland, he crosses paths with the eccentric private investigator Amanda Parell (Nicole Chamoun). Together, the two investigators set out to solve a mysterious murder: a high-tech specialist from Korea was found in the middle of crocodile country—or at least parts of him. Heat, humidity, and total isolation from civilization. In this Australian crime drama series, the setting—the tropical north of Queensland—is not merely a backdrop but also a central narrative element. Just as ambivalently dark as the unusual investigative duo based on Candice Fox’s novel “Crimson Lake,” the series blends its classic crime plot with noir elements and plenty of dark humor as it plunges viewers into the depths of the small town of Crimson Lake. Corruption, violence, racism, and long-held secrets come to light. “Troppo” is not just about crime, but also about guilt, trauma, and the impossibility of escaping one’s own past. In addition to the atmosphere, the broken main characters and the serious integration of Indigenous perspectives are particularly compelling. Those who appreciate character-driven storytelling will find here an unusual variation on the genre that will keep them on the edge of their seats. Amanda Pharrell, who was convicted of murder as a teenager and now works as a private investigator, asks disgraced ex-cop Ted Conkaffey to help her solve her first real case: the disappearance of a Korean family man and tech genius.