Series synopsis
Shaun Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia is an Australian animation mystery television series that premiered on ABC Family on January 1, 2026. It was created by Shaun Tan. It stars Dawn French, Shabana Azeez, Michael Theo and Geraldine Hakewill.
Two siblings discover a strange world beneath a deceptively ordinary surface: a wise local buffalo; an inch-tall exchange student; a hidden room that leads to other countries; a lost deep sea diver and many other mysteries, all raising questions about what it means to be a family.
Premise
Two siblings discover a strange world beneath a deceptively ordinary surface: a wise local buffalo; an inch-tall exchange student; a hidden room that leads to other countries; a lost deep sea diver and many other mysteries, all raising questions about what it means to be a family.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 1, 2026 | January 1, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Water Buffalo Klara and Pim arrive in their new home, daunted by the upheaval. Klara meets two strange girls-edgy, street-smart Cat and mysterious, reclusive Esme. Meanwhile, Pim runs away and discovers a huge, enigmatic Water Buffalo. |
January 1, 2026 |
| 2 |
Broken Toys Exploring their neighbourhood, Pim and Klara come across a curious stranger-a lost deep-sea diver who seems to need their help. Can the siblings work together and figure out where he belongs? |
January 1, 2026 |
| 3 |
Distant Rain Budding artist Klara considers braving an art competition, while Pim and Lucy bond by writing stories together. As they all struggle to express themselves, a peculiar storm is brewing in the skies above. |
January 1, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC Family |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 1, 2026 |
| Last aired | January 1, 2026 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | continue |