15 Best Australian TV Shows on US Netflix (2023)

Australia may be on the other side of the world, but thanks to Netflix, its world-class TV shows are reaching homes and enchanting us all over the world. Oz may not be known for producing world-class entertainment, but what it lacks in quantity it more than makes up for in quality.

Many of the low-budget productions below were never intended for global audiences, but their unique stories, refreshingly honest humor and gripping drama all made them an international success. Could it be that some of America's most popular shows likethe mindy project,Are they just copies of the best Australian TV shows? Here are the best Australian TV shows on Netflix.

Updated August 27, 2022 by Jordan Iacobucci:Years come and go, just like Australian series selections on Netflix! With the ever-changing offerings on Netflix US, some Australian originals have left the streaming service, only for new ones to take their places, giving audiences a fresh chance to discover shows they've never seen before. For American viewers looking for a ride, there are still plenty of hard-hitting, hilarious, and hardcore shows, old and new, that Netflix's US catalog continues to deliver.

Os InBESTigators (2019)

This topical Australian TV show follows a group of fifth graders as they investigate mysteries in their neighborhood. This comedy mockumentary consists of two seasons, both available now on Netflix.

Led by the perceptive Maudie, the group works well as a team to try and solve different mysteries with each new episode. It's a fun family series that's similar to a detective show but not quite as gritty as other crime shows on this list.

H2O: Just Add Water (2006-2010)

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H20: Just add wateris a fun, family-friendly series that follows three Australian teenagers as they try to get through to high school and try to keep the secret that they are all mermaids from their classmates.

The three friends have a hard time keeping their secret, especially from the school bullies, but they try their best to live a normal life at school and use their powers to help sea creatures whenever they need it.

Stateless (2020)

statelessis a miniseries that was added to US Netflix a few months after its initial release in Australia. The series follows characters trapped in an immigration detention center. The gripping drama starring Yvonne Strahovski, Cate Blanchett and Jai Courtney is available to stream exclusively on Netflix.

The main characters that take center stage in the series include a cult fugitive, a fugitive, an office worker and a bureaucrat who have had different experiences in the detention center but their lives are all intertwined throughout the 6 episodes.

Failure (2015-2019)

Failis an Australian TV show set in the (fictional) small town of Yoorana, where seven characters are literally rising from their graves after being dead for years. When a local cop discovers his dead ex-wife is among the "risen ones," he's determined to find out how and why they got back together, even if it means risking his own life.

The plot is very similarthe returned one,but the truth behind itFaillies more in the science and less in the supernatural. Either way, it's scary enough to keep viewers hooked.

Kinder (2010-2017)

Kinderis an Australian comedy-drama series that follows 30-year-old midwife Nina Proudman as she navigates modern life with a fun (but confusing) group of family and friends.

It's basically the original version, but instead of being filmed in New York, it was filmed in North Melbourne. This entertaining slice of life comedy is packed with drama, flashbacks, graphic animation and the occasional fantasy sequence. The show was so popular that it spawned a spin-off web series titledDescendants: The Nurses inThe officialKinderpage on the internet.

Wadden Sea (2018)

wadden seawas originally a Eight part Australian television series released by Netflix in late 2018. The story follows Calliope "Cal" McTeer, an ex-criminal, who returns home to the small fishing village of Orphelin Bay.

After the body of a local fisherman washes ashore, Cal begins investigating the town's strange inhabitants, a group of dangerous half-mermaids, half-humans dubbed the "Tidelanders." What secrets does this small town hold? Watch and find out.

Wenworth (2013-2021)

Wentworthis a contemporary retelling ofPrisoner,an Australian soap opera (1979-1986) set in the Wentworth Detention Center, a fictional women's prison. The series is a modern interpretation of inmate Bea Smith's beginnings in prison and her unexpected rise to the top of the prison hierarchy (semelhante a Orange is the new black).

The show was an instant success, and the first episode became the most watched premiere of the Australian drama series in Foxtel history. Before the Netflix acquisition, the series was picked up and renamed by several countriesWentworth Prison.

Wanted (2016-2018)

Soughtis an Australian drama about two women, Lola and Chelsea, who unwittingly become involved in a criminal conspiracy after witnessing a murder at a suburban bus stop.

Without spoiling it, both Lola and Chelsea are stalked by criminals and corrupt cops and soon discover that the only thing they can trust is each other. Who doesn't love a good show about two people who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time? All three seasons are currently available on Netflix.

Sisters (2017)

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sistersin an Australian drama series that follows Julia Bechly, the clueless daughter of an IVF expert, who confesses to Julia on his deathbed that he may have fathered hundreds of children with his own sperm over the course of his career.

Julia's subsequent search for her missing siblings reveals that she has hundreds of brothers but only two sisters: a troubled TV star named Roxy Karibas and an uptight, feisty lawyer, Edie Flanagan. It's a hot mess, but it's worth seeing. With only seven episodes, viewers can see the entire show in one day.

Secret City (2016-2019)

House of Cards-Fansyou will definitely like itsecret city,an Australianpolitical thrillerwhich is full of secrets, lies, murder and betrayal. For all you bookworms out there, the series is based on the bestselling novelsThe jam fileseThe Mandarin Codeby Chris Uhlmann and Steve Lewis.

The series was released on Netflix just a few years ago and was dubbed a continuation of the series (and a departure from the books).Secret City: Under the Eaglewas released on Netflix on March 6, 2019, ending the Australian series in an epic way.

Survive the Summer (2022)

survived the summerIt isOne of the best new Australian TV showscurrently on Netflix. The ten-episode teen drama portrays a young woman named Summer as she adjusts to her new surroundings in Victoria, Australia, where she quickly falls in love with the people she meets along the way.

With a few months to go before Season 1 premieres on Netflix, it's still too early to confirm production of a second season of the new drama. Now is the perfect time to discover new viewerssurvived the summerthis could still have a future if enough Netflix subscribers see it.

Pine Gap (2018)

pine gapis a 2018 miniseries that first premiered on Netflix before coming to ABC. The series features several notable actors, including Steve Toussaint, who recently made his debut as Lord Corlys Velaryon on the HBO series.Drachenhaus.

This international thriller delves into politics, intrigue and betrayal across its six episodes, creating an engaging and relatively short story for any fan looking for a quick binge watch.

Tales of Light (2015-2018)

Lighthousesis an Australian documentary series produced by National Geographic, featuring various photographers on their journeys to capture some truly stunning photographs of the natural world. All three seasons of the series are currently available to stream on Netflix.

With only twelve episodes making up its three seasons,LighthousesIt's a relatively fast watch, but also an inspiring one.Fans of nature documentaries will not be disappointed.for this epic documentary series.

Kathy Kim (2002-2007)

Kath e Kimis an Australian historical comedy film starring Jane Turner and Gina Riley as the characters of the same name. Turner and Riley portray a mother and daughter with strikingly different personalities as they navigate life in the suburbs.

All four seasons of the hit sitcom are available to stream on US Netflix, along with the adjacent TV movie and theatrically released feature film.Kat and Kimderella,which premiered after the end of the main series. America's viewers who want to experience Aussie humor shouldn't overlook thisKath e Kim.

Tauchclub (2021)

Tauchclubis an Australian teen drama first released in 2021. The series takes a turn when a group of friends and divers discover that one of their companions has gone missing, leading to a frantic search for their missing friend.

TauchclubIt has heart, drama and intrigue as the mystery surrounding the missing diver unfolds. As fans of the series desperately await an announcement of a potential second season, new viewers can now discover the Aussie drama on Netflix.

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