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The Twelve (Australian TV series)

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The Twelve
Company typeTelevision series
IndustryTelevision
FoundedJune 21, 2022; 4 years ago (2022-06-21)
Headquarters
Australia
ProductsDrama television series

The Twelve is a drama series from Australia broadcast on Fox Showcase, which debuted on 21 June 2022. The cast includes Kate Mulvany, Sam Neill, Marta Dusseldorp, and Brendan Cowell. The show's second season premiered on 11 July 2024, and in September 2024, it was confirmed that a third season will air starting 4 August 2025.

Plot

Adapted from the 2019 Belgian miniseries De twaalf created by Sanne Nuyens and Bert Van Dael, The Twelve chronicles the story of Kate Lawson, who stands trial accused of her niece’s murder, while the twelve jurors bring their own prejudices into the courtroom setting.

The narrative of the second season revolves around the death of Bernice Price on her family’s estate. Her daughter Sasha and a farm worker named Patrick are prosecuted, as the local community must confront unresolved tensions from their past.

In the third season, Brett Colby finds himself entangled in a murder case involving a longtime acquaintance after a cold case is reopened, presenting jurors with revelations that could change their lives.

Seasons 1, 2 and 3

Season 1

Seasons 2 and 3

Season 2

Season 3: Cape Rock Killer

Series 2 (2024)

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Series 3 (2025)

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Production

Ian Collie, Rob Gibson, and Ally Henville serve as producers of the series, while Michael Brooks, Hamish Lewis, and Liz Watts hold executive producer roles.

Production for the second season relocated from Sydney to Western Australia, a setting that continues to be used for the third season.

Broadcast

The debut season was launched in June 2022. The follow-up series was broadcast starting 11 July 2024. In September 2024, an announcement confirmed the renewal for a third installment, which premiered in Australia on 4 August 2025.

Critical reception

The Twelve was met with generally favorable critiques. David Knox from TV Tonight awarded it four stars out of five, commending the adaptation's successful tailoring for Australian viewers and its "outstanding" cast. Wenlei Ma writing for news.com.au praised the strong performances and writing quality, describing the concept as engaging with significant potential. Craig Mathieson of The Sydney Morning Herald gave it three and a half stars, noting its positive comparison to the original Belgian production.

In contrast, UK critics offered mixed opinions. Rebecca Nicholson of The Guardian rated it two stars out of five, lauding the acting by Sam Neill and Kate Mulvany but criticizing the plot for lacking coherence and failing to stand out within the legal thriller category. Vicky Jessop from the Evening Standard assigned three stars out of five, acknowledging the show's ambition to innovate courtroom drama but concluding it "does not quite succeed," appealing primarily to crime genre fans rather than general audiences.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds a score of 57%.

Ratings

The program averaged an audience of 58,000 viewers per episode, securing the #3 spot overall. Viewership per episode fluctuated between 37,000 and 82,000, with multiple episodes reaching top-ranking positions.

Awards and nominations

Year Organization Award Category Nominee Outcome Reference
Template:Center AACTA Awards Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama Kate Mulvaney Template:Nom Template:Center
Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama Sam Neill Template:Nom
Best Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television Drama Brooke Satchwell Template:Won
Best Guest or Supporting Actor in a Television Drama Brendan Cowell Template:Nom
Best Costume Design in Television (Episode 10) Xanthe Huebel Template:Nom
Best Direction in Drama or Comedy (Episode 10) Daniel Nettheim Template:Nom
Best Editing in Television (Episode 10) Mark Perry Template:Nom
Best Screenplay in Television (Episode 10) Sarah Walker Template:Nom
Best Casting Presented by Casting Networks Kirsty McGregor Template:Won
Best Miniseries or Telefeature
  • Hamish Lewis
  • Ian Collie
  • Ally Henville
  • Rob Gibson
  • Michael Brooks
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AACTA Audience Choice Awards – Best Actor Hazem Shammas Template:Nom
Year Organization Award Category Nominee Outcome Reference
2023 TV Tonight Awards Best New Show (Aussie) The Twelve Template:Nom

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External links

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