Top of the Lake

Top of the Lake

No ordinary place. No ordinary crime.

TV-MA 2013 · 2 seasons · 13 eps · ★ 7.0 · Crime, Drama, Mystery

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A woman haunted by her past, Detective Robin Griffin, investigates complex and unsettling cases.

Created by Jane Campion, Gerard Lee

Networks: SundanceTV, BBC Two

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Elisabeth Moss Det. Robin Griffin
David Wenham Det. Al Parker
Peter Mullan Matt Mitcham
Holly Hunter GJ
Lucy Lawless Caroline Platt
Thomas M. Wright Johnno Mitcham
Skye Wansey Grishina
Geneviève Lemon Bunny
Robyn Malcolm Anita
Eddie Campbell Putty
Robyn Nevin Jude Griffin
David Dencik Alexander "Puss"

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