ABC iView’s latest must-watch crime series, The One That Got Away, serves up a slow-burn mystery laced with trauma, romance and gripping twists.
Set in a picturesque but haunted regional town, the six-part mini-series dives deep into the emotional fallout of an unsolved crime and the lingering ghosts it leaves behind.
The story opens with the brutal murder of a nurse, eerily similar to the death of a young woman two decades earlier. This chilling echo prompts the return of two estranged former lovers – Melanie, now a successful detective, and Shane, a man still shadowed by the stigma of being the original prime suspect.
As the pair reunite to uncover the truth, secrets emerge that threaten their lives and the fragile peace of their hometown.
Anchored by strong performances and atmospheric cinematography, the show excels in portraying the weight of history on both people and place.
Themes of redemption, trust and the long-term impacts of trauma are explored through complex characters, each shaped by past choices and current suspicions.
Created by emerging Australian talent and filmed entirely on location, The One That Got Away feels both authentic and cinematic. It captures the claustrophobia of small-town living, where everyone knows each other – and no one forgets.
What sets this series apart is its character-driven storytelling. Rather than relying solely on shock value, it takes the time to build emotional depth, showing how crime lingers in the lives of victims, suspects and investigators alike.
With all six episodes now available to stream on ABC iView, it’s a perfect weekend binge for fans of intelligent, homegrown drama.
Viewers who enjoyed Mystery Road or The Newsreader will likely find The One That Got Away equally compelling.
Sometimes, the past never really stays buried – and the truth is more complicated than anyone imagined.
