Series synopsis
The Dead Lands is a action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Shudder on January 23, 2020. It ended on March 5, 2020. It was created by Glenn Standring. It stars Te Kohe Tuhaka, Darneen Christian, Kali Kopae and Briar Rose.
Waka, a murdered Māori warrior returned from the Afterlife, and Mehe, a determined young woman, embark on a quest to find who "broke the world" and how to close the breach between the living and the dead.
Premise
Waka, a murdered Māori warrior returned from the Afterlife, and Mehe, a determined young woman, embark on a quest to find who "broke the world" and how to close the breach between the living and the dead.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Te Kohe Tuhaka as Waka Nuku Rau
- Darneen Christian as Mehe Te Wehiwehi
- Kali Kopae as Hine
- Briar Rose as Wana
- Richard Te Are as Tui
- Vicky Haughton as Turika
- Kirk Torrance as Kā
Guest cast
- Bree Peters as Marama
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | January 23, 2020 | March 5, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tell the Dead I'm Coming Waka is sent back from the Afterlife to find honour and redemption. |
January 23, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Sins of the Fathers Waka and Mehe travel to her Uncle's land, where Mehe discovers her uncle's terrible secret. |
January 23, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Kingdom at the Edge of the World Waka and Mehe go in search of the boy who knows who broke the world. |
January 30, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Shudder |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 23, 2020 |
| Last aired | March 5, 2020 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday |