ABC unveils Fortitude Valley

23rd February 2026

A gritty new crime series set in Brisbane’s underbelly 
The ABC, Screen Australia and Screen Queensland are thrilled to announce  production is set to commence on a Moving Floor Entertainment production, Fortitude Valley, a gripping new six-part drama series, led by award-wining First Nations actor Hunter Page-Lochard (Reckless, The Newsreader) and acclaimed actress Kat Stewart (Offspring, Black Snow S2).

 

With filming set to begin in Brisbane this April, Fortitude Valley is a suspenseful crime thriller set in the sunshine and shadow of Queensland’s capital city, exploring family secrets, the corrupting force of power, and the complicated truths behind the lies we tell.

 

ABC Head of Scripted, Rachel Okine, said: “We are delighted to be back in Brisbane and partnering with such a stellar creative team to bring Fortitude Valley to the ABC.  It’s a masterfully plotted crime thriller where legacy and loyalty are put to the ultimate test. We can’t wait to share every twist and turn with our audiences; they are in for a real treat.”

Fortitude Valley  will air on ABC TV and ABC iview in 2027.

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