Stan and ITV Studios unveil the cold case crime series, Stan Original "The Killings: Parrish Station", produced by HELIUM Pictures, distributed by ITV Studios and will premiere on Stan in 2026.
It’s 1987, and Detective Georgia Cooke (Mia Wasikowska) is called in to investigate the massacre of four scientists who have been brutally murdered in inexplicable ways, with a lone survivor the obvious suspect. But as Georgia digs deeper, unravelling a complex case entangled in mania, ritual, and the occult, her obsessive quest for the truth spirals into a nightmare that will put her family, career, and sanity on the line. 37 years later, a chilling new spree of murders will pull Georgia (Heather Mitchell) back into this nightmare as she confronts the terrifying possibility that the horrors at Parrish Station were never fully buried.
Nine Entertainment’s Executive Director, Entertainment Content Commissioning, Michael Healy said: “'The Killings: Parrish Station' is a striking addition to the Stan Originals slate, a bold and distinctive series that pushes the boundaries of Australian drama. It is a testament to creative storytelling at its best, led by the visionary creator Ben Jenkins, who has masterfully woven together a cosmic-horror-meets-cold-case tale. The series captures the very essence of creative edge and originality that defines Stan's commitment to groundbreaking content and marks our first collaboration with HELIUM, whose creative vision has been invaluable in bringing this project to life.”
HELIUM’s Executive Producer Mark Fennessy said: “We’re incredibly proud of this haunting and deeply human story — a gripping, time-spanning thriller with compelling female leads told across two timelines with the scale and suspense of 'True Detective' and the bite of 'Yellowjackets'. Set against the vast emptiness of the Outback, it’s a tale about what we bury, what we choose to forget, and what refuses to stay hidden.”
EVP, Global Content for ITV Studios, Julie Meldal-Johnsen, said: “We’re delighted to bring the thrilling and evocative 'The Killings: Parrish Station' to international audiences, working with our partners at HELIUM and Stan. The scripts are some of the finest we have read - smart, shocking, and suspenseful with raw human emotion - and now brought to life by an acclaimed cast and crew.”
Screen Australia Director of Narrative Content Louise Gough said: “Known for his comedy podcasting, creator Ben Jenkins demonstrates his versatility as a storyteller with his first foray into television drama. Together with the experienced team at HELIUM Pictures, they’ve crafted a clever supernatural mystery that is genuinely propulsive and inherently bingeable. With a tremendous cast, lovers of cold case crime stories will be drawn into this world of intrigue and quest for the truth. I can’t wait for audiences to unravel the mystery for themselves.”
Head of Screen NSW Kyas Hepworth said: “Ben Jenkins has created a completely original and unique story, and with the wealth of experience and standout creative talent from the team at HELIUM Pictures, 'The Killings: Parrish Station' promises to be an enthralling watch. The series is expected to create 180 jobs in NSW, and with cameras now rolling, is set to bring significant benefits to regional areas in our state.”
