Top of the Lake

Season 1

7 episodes 3 seasons

While visiting her dying mother in New Zealand, Detective Robin Griffin begins investigating the disappearance of Tui Mitcham, a twelve-year-old pregnant girl from the small town of Laketop.

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Top of the Lake Season 1 released on March 17, 2013.

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S01E01 Aired March 18, 2013

Paradise Sold

In a breathtaking but remote mountain town in South Island, New Zealand, a twelve year-old girl named Tui is discovered to be pregnant. Local police enlist help from Detective Robin Griffin, a child protection specialist who has recently returned to the area to care for her mother.

S01E02 Aired March 18, 2013

Searchers Search

As Tui's disappearance remains unsolved, fear for her survival increases, while her father solicits help, Robin has a run-in with the girl's half-brother and a perverted local.

S01E03 Aired March 25, 2013

The Edge of the Universe

Robin makes a breakthrough in her investigation, but Al warns that her own dark past is colouring her judgement.

S01E04 Aired April 01, 2013

A Rainbow Above Us

A violent indiscretion sees Robin thrown off the case but she cannot let go. Her passionate affair with Johnno, Tui's half-brother, intensifies and complicates.

S01E05 Aired April 08, 2013

The Dark Creator

Robin is back on the case, whilst Matt gathers troops to hunt his daughter down. Tui's friends trek deep into the mountains to celebrate her birthday, with tragic consequences.

S01E06 Aired April 15, 2013

No Goodbyes Thanks

With fresh intelligence on where Tui’s hiding, Matt launches a full-scale search party. Before Robin can intervene, tragedy strikes.

S01E07 Aired April 15, 2013

Top of the Lake

Tui is about to give birth. Matt reveals a secret that almost destroys Robin. The investigation reaches its shocking conclusion.