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Top of the Lake

2013 – 2014 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · Australia

A woman haunted by her past, Detective Robin Griffin, investigates complex and unsettling cases.

7.1(116 reviews)

7.7206% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Mar 18, 2013
Last air date: Aug 31, 2017
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 13
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America
Network / platform: SundanceTV
Creator / showrunner: Jane Campion, Gerard Lee
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Screen Australia, See-Saw Films, Escapade Pictures, BBC, UKTV, Sundance Channel

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Keywords

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2013 · 7 episodes

While visiting her dying mother in New Zealand, Detective Robin Griffin begins investigating the disappearance of Tui Mitcham, a twelve-year-old pregnant girl from the small town of Laketop.

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Cast

Elisabeth Moss

Det. Robin Griffin

David Dencik

Alexander "Puss"

Nicole Kidman

Julia

Gwendoline Christie

Miranda

Alice Englert

Mary

Linda Ngo

Sinn

Jacqueline Joe

Tui

Jenny Wu

Kiki

Jay Ryan

Mark

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Reviews & ratings

7.1

116 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.1/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.1/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.1/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.1/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.1/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful