Netflix’s new Australian Outback Western, Territory, offers an intense, gripping tale of family rivalries, power struggles, and survival in Australia’s wild Top End. For fans of Yellowstone looking for their next Western fix, Territory delivers with an intricate storyline and a sprawling ensemble cast. Here’s your guide to the key players in this six-episode drama.
‘Territory’ Main Cast & Characters:
The Lawson Family
- Anna Torv as Emily Lawson
Born into a family of notorious cattle thieves, Emily Lawson (née Hodge) marries into the Lawson family and dreams of co-running the family station, Marrianne Station, despite friction from her father-in-law and her complicated past with Campbell Miller. - Michael Dorman as Graham Lawson
Overlooked by his father in favor of his brother, Graham battles alcoholism and strained family relationships. With the death of his brother Daniel, Graham sees a chance to redeem himself. - Robert Taylor as Colin Lawson
Patriarch Colin Lawson is a ruthless cattleman clinging to tradition and struggling with the future. After losing his favored son, he shifts his ambitions onto his grandson, Marshall. - Philippa Northeast as Susie Lawson
Independent and tenacious, Susie is determined to make her mark in the cattle business. Having quit agricultural college, she returns to Marianne Station, ready to prove herself. - Sam Corlett as Marshall Lawson
Graham’s estranged son Marshall left the family station to escape its troubles but finds himself pulled back by complex relationships and unresolved conflicts.View this post on Instagram
The Hodges and the Kirbys
- Jay Ryan as Campbell Miller
The rugged cattleman Campbell Miller has a dark past and harbors a longstanding affection for Emily. He’s determined to win back both her heart and the family station. - Dan Wyllie as Hank Hodge
Emily’s brother and a shameless cattle thief, Hank remains loyal to his sister while occasionally challenging the status quo. - Sara Wiseman as Sandra Kirby
Ruthless billionaire Sandra Kirby, an old rival of the Lawsons, owns a mining empire. Her manipulative nature and disdain for the Lawsons fuel her ambition to dismantle the family’s legacy. - Joe Klocek as Lachie Kirby
Sandra’s son Lachie, a spoiled city boy, finds himself drawn to Susie Lawson, even if a romance between their feuding families is anything but straightforward.
Indigenous and Local Characters
- Clarence Ryan as Nolan Brannock
Owner of the Laggan Downs station, Nolan is one of the few Indigenous owners in the cattle industry, often torn between his community’s values and industry demands. - Hamilton Morris as Uncle Bryce
An elder in the Acacia Plains community, Uncle Bryce protects his people’s interests and resents the encroachment of outsiders like Sandra. - Tyler Spencer as Dezi
Dezi, a rebellious Indigenous youth, finds himself under Nolan’s guidance as he navigates the challenging world of cattle ranching.
Territory Additional Cast:
- Kylah Day as Sharnie Kennedy
A friend of Marshall’s with a tough upbringing, Sharnie’s allegiance is tested between Marshall and her friend Rich. - Sam Delich as Rich Petrakis
Marshall’s wild and ambitious friend, Rich, is an escapist at heart and tries to tap into Marshall’s family fortune. - Jake Ryan as Daniel Lawson
The late younger Lawson son, Daniel, was known for his ruthless tactics to earn his father’s favor before his untimely death, which leaves a trail of suspicions.
