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Prime Video Commissions Trio of Australian Originals
15 Sep
Summary
- Four new seasons of The Test will follow the cricket team's 2026-27 schedule.
- Free Spirits explores a tragic backpacking incident in Southeast Asia.
- Madness of Three examines the 2022 Wieambilla shooting conspiracy.
Amazon Prime Video has commissioned three new Australian Prime Original docuseries, underscoring a commitment to local storytelling. The popular cricket documentary series, 'The Test,' will return for a fourth season, chronicling the Australian men's test cricket team's demanding 2026-27 itinerary. This upcoming chapter is set to capture a period of transition for the team as veteran players age out.
Additionally, Prime Video has greenlit two true crime docuseries. 'Free Spirits: The Backpacker Poisonings' (working title) delves into a tragic incident in Southeast Asia during late 2024. The three-part series will reconstruct the events leading to the deaths of six young backpackers using their own recorded footage and survivor testimony.
The third commission, 'Madness of Three,' produced by Blackfella Films, investigates the shocking 2022 Wieambilla shootings in Queensland. This five-part docuseries will explore the conspiracy, delusion, and online influences that led three locals to commit violence, resulting in the deaths of two police officers and a neighbour.
