Series synopsis
Black Hands is a drama crime television series that premiered on TVNZ 1 on November 1, 2020. It ended on November 29, 2020. It stars Amelia Elliott, Joel Tobeck, Richard Crouchley and Luanne Gordon.
On June 20, 1994, five members of the Bain family were found dead in their Dunedin home. The atrocity captured the nation, and it remains one of New Zealand’s most controversial cases. This dramatised version tells the story of each of the family members in the months leading up to their deaths.
Premise
On June 20, 1994, five members of the Bain family were found dead in their Dunedin home. The atrocity captured the nation, and it remains one of New Zealand’s most controversial cases. This dramatised version tells the story of each of the family members in the months leading up to their deaths.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Amelia Elliott as Laniet Bain
- Joel Tobeck as Robin Bain
- Richard Crouchley as David Bain
- Luanne Gordon as Margaret Cullen
- Lucy Currey as Arawa Bain
- Angus Stevens as Stephen Bain
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | November 1, 2020 | November 29, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Dunedin police respond to a distressed call. Margaret and Robin's marriage is in trouble while David tries hard to please his mother. |
November 1, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Police question David about his relationship with his father. Robin suffers professional setbacks. Who is the real head of the household? |
November 8, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 David is stunned to learn the truth about Laniet. Robin is caught between his wife and rebellious daughter. |
November 15, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVNZ 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 1, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 29, 2020 |
| Status | ended |