Series·2020·1 season

Black Hands

DramaCrime

On June 20, 1994, five members of the Bain family were found dead in their Dunedin home. The atrocity captured the nation, and it remains one of New Zealand’s most controversial cases. This dramatised version tells the story of each of the family members in the months leading up to their deaths.

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Episode 1E1 · 45 min

Dunedin police respond to a distressed call. Margaret and Robin's marriage is in trouble while David tries hard to please his mother.

Episode 2E2 · 45 min

Police question David about his relationship with his father. Robin suffers professional setbacks. Who is the real head of the household?

Episode 3E3 · 45 min

David is stunned to learn the truth about Laniet. Robin is caught between his wife and rebellious daughter.

Episode 4E4 · 45 min

David's behaviour worries his family. Arawa catches up with an old friend and makes plans for the future.

Episode 5E5 · 45 min

David has a romantic encounter while Robin and Margaret reconcile. Laniet comes home the night before the murders.

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Cast

6 credited

Amelia Elliott
Amelia ElliottLaniet Bain
Joel Tobeck
Joel TobeckRobin Bain
Richard Crouchley
Richard CrouchleyDavid Bain
Luanne Gordon
Luanne GordonMargaret Cullen
Lucy Currey
Lucy CurreyArawa Bain
Angus Stevens
Angus StevensStephen Bain

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