High Country – Leah Purcell’s new drama series filmed in Victoria

A new Australian series based in Victoria's Alps will delve into a deep, dark mystery that only one detective can solve.

Production has begun this month on a new eight-part mystery thriller series called High Country. The Australian original series stars Leah Purcell AM, Aaron Pedersen, Sara Wiseman, and Ian McElhinney, and is produced entirely in Victoria.

The series follows detective Andrea Whitford, played by Leah Purcell, who is transferred to Victoria’s High Country and tasked with solving the mystery of five missing persons who have vanished into the wilderness. As the investigation unfolds, Andie discovers a complex web of murder, deceit, and revenge.

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Silvi Vann-Wall is a Melbourne-based journalist, podcaster, critic and filmmaker who loves frogs and improv comedy. They were the ScreenHub Film Content Lead from 2022 to 2025. Twitter (X): @SilviReports / Bluesky: @silvi.bsky.social‬ / Website: silvireports.com