Netflix’s 6-Episode Western Thriller Masterpiece ‘Territory’ Is ‘Yellowstone’ Done Right

Netflix’s six-episode series *Territory* follows the Lawson family as they fight over the future of a cattle station in Australia’s Northern Territory. The article argues that the show handles familiar neo-Western themes, including family succession, grief and corporate pressure, with more nuanced characters and stronger representation than *Yellowstone*.

The story centres on Emily Lawson, whose husband Graham’s younger brother Daniel dies unexpectedly, disrupting the expected inheritance. Patriarch Colin must choose between Graham, whom he considers unreliable, and his grandson Marshall, who wants to leave the family business, while Emily hopes to lead the station. The article also highlights the distinct roles of women in the series and Keeley Redford’s advocacy for an Indigenous community facing a lack of facilities and job opportunities.