Netflix's new western Territory follows the succession battle within a powerful cattle ranching dynasty, and it employs a star-studded cast to do so.

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The six-episode drama unfolds on Marianne Station, the largest (fictional) cattle ranch in Australia and a billion-dollar empire led by the Lawson family.

When heir Daniel Lawson (Jake Ryan) mysteriously passes away, patriarch Colin Lawson must pick a new successor, whilst also fighting off rival ranchers, lawless thieves, Indigenous peoples and billionaire miners who are all trying to swoop in to get the land in their clutches.

With a vast cast including a number of recognisable faces, plus some you might not be familiar with, you might be in need of a brush-up on who's who in Territory in Netflix. Read on for everything you need to know.

Territory cast and character guide

The full cast list is as follows. Scroll down for more information about the characters and where you've seen the actors who play them before.

  • Anna Torv as Emily Lawson
  • Michael Dorman as Graham Lawson
  • Robert Taylor as Colin Lawson
  • Sam Corlett as Marshall Lawson
  • Philippa Northeast as Susie Lawson
  • Clarence Ryan as Nolan Brannock
  • Sam Delich as Rich Petrakis
  • Kylah Day as Sharnie Kennedy
  • Hamilton Morris as Uncle Bryce
  • Jake Ryan as Daniel Lawson
  • Sara Wiseman as Sandra Kirby
  • Joe Klocek as Lachie Kirkby
  • Dan Wyllie as Hank Hodge
  • Jay Ryan as Campbell Miller
  • Tuuli Narkle as Keeley Redford
  • Tyler Spencer as Dezi

Sam Corlett plays Marshall Lawson

Sam Corlett as Marshall Lawson, wearing a cowbyo hat, sitting on a horse
Sam Corlett as Marshall Lawson. Netflix

Who is Marshall Lawson? Graham's son and Amy's stepson. Marshall left Marianne Station to make a life for himself away from the Lawson name, but Colin wants him to take over now that Daniel is no longer an option. However, his heart's not in it.

What else has Sam Corlett been in? He's best known for Vikings: Valhalla and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Philippa Northeast plays Susie Lawson

Philippa Northeast as Susie Lawson, sat opposite someone at a table outside, with a horse and truck in the background
Philippa Northeast as Susie Lawson. Netflix

Who is Susie Lawson? Emily and Graham's daughter. She recently dropped out of agricultural college and returned to Marianne Station, which she hopes to run one day. But as a woman, she has to work twice as hard to prove her worth.

What else has Philippa Northeast been in? Her most notable role was in Home and Away. She's also appeared in The Newsreader and Paper Dolls.

Michael Dorman plays Graham Lawson

Michael Dorman as Graham Lawson, wearing a cowboy hat, standing in front of a wall with portraits
Michael Dorman as Graham Lawson. Netflix

Who is Graham Lawson? Emily's husband and the eldest son of Colin Lawson, who runs the world's largest cattle station. His brother Daniel was due to inherit the family business, despite Graham being the more senior, but now that he's dead, Graham believes it should go to him. However, his dad doesn't believe he has the backbone, and his strained relationship with his father has led to an alcohol problem.

What else has Michael Dorman been in? His credits include Wonderland, The Secret Life of Us, Daybreakers, The Invisible Man, For All Mankind, Joe Pickett, Patriot and The Secrets She Keeps.

Anna Torv plays Emily Lawson

Anna Torv as Emily Lawson, wearing a cowboy hat, standing next to a paddock
Anna Torv as Emily Lawson. Netflix

Who is Emily Lawson? She lives and works on the biggest cattle station in the world, which is owned by her husband's family. Emily comes from cattle ranching stock herself, but her own family have a reputation for stealing, which her ferocious father-in-law reminds her of at every opportunity.

What else has Anna Torv been in? She's best known for Mindhunter, Fringe, The Newsreader and The Secret Life of Us.

Robert Taylor plays Colin Lawson

Robert Taylor as Colin Lawson, standing on a porch, with his hand on his gun
Robert Taylor as Colin Lawson. Netflix

Who is Colin Lawson? He runs Marianne Station, but was planning to retire and leave it in the hands of his son Daniel before his death. His eldest son Graham believes he should take it on, but Colin doesn't think he's up to the job. However, the vultures are circling and the station has racked up some serious debut, which means he needs a resolution – and quick.

What else has Robert Taylor been in? You might know him from Longmire, The Newsreader, The Meg, The Matrix and Home and Away.

Clarence Ryan plays Nolan Brannock

Clarence Ryan as Nolan Brannock, driving a truck
Clarence Ryan as Nolan Brannock. Netflix

Who is Nolan Brannock? He runs his own cattle station and is looking to expand. But with money tight, he might have to make a deal with the devil to make it happen, in turn alienating his own community. Brannock's Indigenous heritage makes him an outlier in the cattle world.

What else has Clarence Ryan been in? His credits include Lockie Leonard. Ryann has also appeared in Stateless, Mystery Road: Road and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.

Kylah Day plays Sharnie Kennedy

Kylah Day plays Sharnie Kennedy, standing outside, wearing a cowboy hat
Kylah Day plays Sharnie Kennedy. Territory

Who is Sharnie Kennedy? Sharnie and Rich took Marshall in after he left home. She's initially dating Rich, but over time her feelings for Marshall turn into something deeper, which causes a rift within the group.

What else has Kylah Day been in? Her biggest role prior to Territory was in Itch.

Hamilton Morris plays Uncle Bryce

Hamilton Morris as Uncle Bryce, standing outside, leaning on a fence
Hamilton Morris as Uncle Bryce. Netflix

Who is Uncle Bryce? One of the elders in Brannock's community who rails against the theft of land from his Indigenous peoples. Uncle Bryce warns Brannock about getting into bed with businesspeople and ranchers who only seek to serve themselves, despite claiming they have good intentions.

What else has Hamilton Morris in? He previously appeared in Sweet Country.

Sam Delich plays Rich Petrakis

Sam Delich as Rich Petrakis, standing in a formal room, talking to someone
Sam Delich as Rich Petrakis. Netflix

Who is Rich Petrakis? Marshall lives with Rich and his girlfriend at an encampment in the outback. Initially, the trio appear to have a solid bond, but when Rich learns that Marshall is a Lawson, he takes advantage of his name for financial gain.

What else has Sam Delich been in? You might have watched him in Spiderhead and Last Days of the Space Age.

Who else stars in Territory on Netflix?

  • Jake Ryan (The Great Gatsby, Life After Fighting) plays Daniel Lawson - Colin's son and Graham's brother. He was going to inherit Marianne station, but he dies after being thrown off his horse and savaged by wild dogs.
  • Sara Wiseman (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, High Country) plays Sandra Kirby - a billionaire businesswoman who wants to add Marianne Station to her portfolio.
  • Joe Klocek (My Lady Jane, The Dry) plays Lachie Kirkby - Sandra's son. He has his eye on Susie Lawson.
  • Dan Wyllie (Love My Way, The Veil) plays Hank Hodge - Emily's brother. He makes a living stealing cattle.
  • Jay Ryan (IT Chapter Two, Scrublands) plays Campbell Miller - a cattle baron who is planning to make a move on Marianne Station. Campbell was also Emily Lawson's first boyfriend and he makes it known that he still has feelings for her.
  • Tuuli Narkle (Mystery Road: Origin, NCIS: Sydney) plays Keeley Redford - she's from the same community as Brannock.
  • Tyler Spencer (The New Boy) plays Dezi - Keeley's wayward son, who Brannock reluctantly takes under his wing.

Territory is available to stream now on Netflix – sign up from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

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Abby RobinsonDrama Editor

Abby Robinson is the Drama Editor for Radio Times, covering TV drama and comedy titles. She previously worked at Digital Spy as a TV writer, and as a content writer at Mumsnet. She possesses a postgraduate diploma and a degree in English Studies.

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