Series synopsis
The Twelve is an Australian crime drama television series that premiered on FOX Showcase on June 21, 2022. It was created by Bert Van Dael, Sanne Nuyens. It stars Ngali Shaw, Sam Neill, Marta Dusseldorp and Kate Mulvany.
The story of 12 ordinary Australians who are selected for jury duty in a murder trial as traumatising as it is controversial, in which a woman stands accused of killing her teenage niece.
Premise
The story of 12 ordinary Australians who are selected for jury duty in a murder trial as traumatising as it is controversial, in which a woman stands accused of killing her teenage niece.
Premise: Who are you to judge?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ngali Shaw as Jarrod Saunders
- Sam Neill as Brett Colby
- Marta Dusseldorp as Lucy Bloom
- Kate Mulvany as Kate Lawson
- Brendan Cowell as Garry Thorne
- Pallavi Sharda as Corrie D'Souza
- Hazem Shammas as Farrad Jassim
- Brooke Satchwell as Georgina Merrick
Supporting cast
- Matt Nable as Nathan Spears
- Louisa Mignone as Detective Sam Chedid
- Damien Strouthos as Alexi Menelaus
- Jenni Baird as Diane Spears
- Toby Blome as Number 8
- Catherine Van-Davies as Vanessa Young
- Kris McQuade as Bernice Price
- Evan James Williams as Bartender
- Danielle King as Fiona West
- Silvia Colloca as Sonia Spears
- Coco Jack Gillies as Claire Spears
- Alex Fitzalan as Blake Skerrett
Guest cast
- Danielle King as Fiona West
- Silvia Colloca as Sonia Spears
- Coco Jack Gillies as Claire Spears
- Alex Fitzalan as Blake Skerrett
- Ursula Yovich as Hope Saunders
- Mandela Mathia as Ezekiel Aku
- Gilbert Bradman as Oscar Merrick
- Alastair Bradman as Marcus Merrick
- Victoria Bradman as Alice Merrick
- Hamish Michael as Jamie Merrick
- Nicholas Cassim as Simon Cavanaugh
- Olivia Allen as Ava Cavanaugh
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | June 21, 2022 | August 23, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | July 11, 2024 | August 29, 2024 |
| Season 3 | 8 | August 4, 2025 | September 22, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Behind the facade of their anonymity, these twelve ordinary people bring with them their own histories. Lives that are as complex as the trial, full of fractured dreams, shameful secrets, hope, fears, personal trauma, and prejudice. |
June 21, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Detective Sam Chedid takes the stand as various pieces of evidence are introduced to the court, some of which raise questions about Nathan Spears' involvement. |
June 28, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The Crown calls Claire's best friend, Amita, to the stand. As the trial gets more complex, so too does the jury room dynamics, as their personal lives become increasingly entangled. |
July 5, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Co-accused ex-lovers stand trial for the murder of wealthy farmer, Bernice Price. But can the twelve jurors really be impartial when they come from a tight rural community where everyone know everyone? |
July 11, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The prosecution presents the jury with a convincing motivation for murder. |
July 18, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Colby throws suspicion onto two prosecution witnesses. Pressure mounts for Meredith when her husband unexpectedly shows up at court. |
July 25, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A cold case from 1968 is re-opened for jury consideration when a man is charged with the murder of a woman who was researching the case for a true crime novel. |
August 4, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Colby has his work cut out when the wife of the accused and the ex-partner of the victim recount the events leading to Amanda Taylor’s murder. |
August 11, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 As the trial continues, a series of experts bring the grisly details of Amanda’s murder into sharper focus, while Colby continues to hunt for the mysterious new witness. |
August 18, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX Showcase |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 21, 2022 |
| Last aired | September 22, 2025 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday |