Beyond the Darklands (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Samuel Johnson (narrator), Dr Leah Giarratano (clinical psychologist) |
| Products | True crime television series |
| Parent | Seven Network |
Beyond the Darklands is a true crime television program from Australia that was broadcast on the Seven Network. This show is adapted from the New Zealand series sharing the same title and draws inspiration from a book authored by New Zealand clinical psychologist Nigel Latta. The original TVNZ production has also been aired in Australia through the CI channel on Foxtel.
Overview
The series features narration by Samuel Johnson and focuses on individual criminals—generally murderers or groups involved in murder. Psychological interpretations of their actions are provided by clinical psychologist Dr Leah Giarratano, who offers expert analysis on their motives and behavior.
Following an initial run of four episodes in early 2009, the show was taken off air temporarily before returning later that year with an additional five episodes. Representatives from Channel Seven indicated intentions to release new episodes in early 2010. Nevertheless, a legal injunction prevented the broadcast of the episode concerning Peter Dupas within Victoria.
Episodes
| Episode | Air date | Case |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 March 2009 | David and Catherine Birnie |
| 2 | 25 March 2009 | Andrew "Benji" Veniamin |
| 3 | 1 April 2009 | William Matheson (known for murdering his ex-girlfriend Lyndsay Van Blanken in 2003; noted for unusual conduct such as playing the cello without emotion following the crime) |
| 4 | 19 April 2009 | Bega schoolgirl murders |
| 5 | 17 August 2009 | Neddy Smith and Roger Rogerson |
| 6 | 24 August 2009 | Bilal Skaf |
| 7 | 31 August 2009 | Peter Dupas |
| 8 | 7 September 2009 | Katherine Knight |
| 9 | 14 September 2009 | Terrance John Clark |