Faraway Downs
An English aristocrat, Lady Sarah Ashley who travels halfway across the world to confront her wayward husband and sell an unusual asset: a million-acre cattle station in the Australian Outback called 'Faraway Downs'. Following the death of her husband, a ruthless Australian cattle baron, King Carney, plots to take her land and she reluctantly joins forces with a rough-hewn cattle drover to protect her station. The sweeping adventure romance is explored through the eyes of young Nullah, a bi-racial Indigenous Australian child caught up in the government's draconian racial policy now referred to as the "Stolen Generations." Together the trio experiences four life-altering years, a love affair between Lady Ashley and the Drover, and the unavoidable impact of World War II on Northern Australia.
- Metascore48
- 2023-2023
- 1 season
- Hulu Originals
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Documentary
An English aristocrat, Lady Sarah Ashley who travels halfway across the world to confront her wayward husband and sell an unusual asset: a million-acre cattle station in the Australian Outback called 'Faraway Downs'. Following the death of her husband, a ruthless Australian cattle baron, King Carney, plots to take her land and she reluctantly joins forces with a rough-hewn cattle drover to protect her station. The sweeping adventure romance is explored through the eyes of young Nullah, a bi-racial Indigenous Australian child caught up in the government's draconian racial policy now referred to as the "Stolen Generations." Together the trio experiences four life-altering years, a love affair between Lady Ashley and the Drover, and the unavoidable impact of World War II on Northern Australia.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Chapter One: The Land
Sun, Nov 26, 2023
In 1939, English aristocrat Sarah Ashley crosses the world to confront her husband and sell a million-acre cattle ranch in the Australian Outback.
Episode 2
Chapter Two: Secrets
Sun, Nov 26, 2023
Sarah learns the truth about her husband and what she is now up against. Winning over Drover may be her only hope to take on King Carney.
Episode 3
Chapter Three: Adventure
Sun, Nov 26, 2023
Leading a thousand-head cattle across outback terrain, Sarah and Drover are faced with how far Fletcher will go for revenge.
Episode 4
Chapter Four: Romance
Sun, Nov 26, 2023
Sarah and Drover must outsmart Carney and his men at Darwin Wharf for a cattle deal with the Army. Sarah discovers she is no match for the Draconian race laws and is about to capitulate to Carney.
Episode 5
Chapter Five: Betrayal
Sun, Nov 26, 2023
Caught between the comfort of family and the pull of his heritage, Nullah must make a hard choice.
Episode 6
Chapter Six: War
Sun, Nov 26, 2023
With World War II imminent, Sarah makes a sacrifice for Nullah. Drover realizes what matters most, but bombs start falling on Darwin.
