Top of the Lake

Top of the Lake is a haunting mystery drama created by Jane Campion and Gerard Lee. The series follows Robin Griffin, a Sydney-based detective who specializes in child protection, as she returns to her remote hometown of Laketop, New Zealand. Her homecoming is interrupted by the disappearance of Tui Mitcham, a pregnant 12-year-old girl who was last seen standing in the freezing waters of a local lake. As Robin investigates, she finds herself entangled in a web of local corruption, misogyny, and the dark secrets of her own past. The narrative explores themes of trauma, power dynamics, and the isolation of rural life. Across its two seasons, the show shifts from the rugged, claustrophobic landscape of New Zealand to the urban complexities of Sydney, Australia. Throughout the journey, Robin must confront powerful adversaries and her own internal demons, making the series a profound character study wrapped in a gripping, atmospheric crime thriller.