---
title: "The Twelve"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-twelve-2022"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 202113
imdb_id: "tt13589004"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 26
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 15
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Twelve (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-twelve-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Twelve is a television series that premiered in 2022. The show revolves around 12 ordinary Australians who are selected for jury duty in a murder trial. The trial is described as traumatising and controversial, with a woman accused of killing her teenage niece. The series explores the complexities of the trial and the impact it has on the jurors.

The show is classified as a crime and drama series. It has a user score, but the specific rating is not provided. The series has a trailer available, which provides a glimpse into the story and its themes.

The production team behind The Twelve is not explicitly stated in the provided sources. However, the show has received a user score of 68% from a certain number of people. The series premiered in 2022, but the exact date is not specified. The show is available to stream, and individual episodes can be accessed through various platforms. Further information about the series is not available in the provided sources.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Twelve strangers grapple with a harrowing murder trial in a tense Australian courtroom."

### Why Watch
- Focuses on the jurors' moral dilemmas
- Creates a tense, immersive courtroom atmosphere
- Explores the controversy surrounding a shocking murder case

### Caveats & Content Note
- Heavy emotional content may be unsettling
- Pacing may feel deliberate for viewers seeking fast action
- Tone & Suitability: The series deals with graphic murder details and intense emotional themes, making it appropriate for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: courtroom, psychological, slow-burn, gritty, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | ITVX, STV Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Foxtel Now | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
### Season 2 (8 Episodes)
The second series focuses on Bernice Price (Kris McQuade) who was found dead on the Price property. On trial her daughter Sasha and farmhand Patrick, the tight-knit community must put aside past encounters to find out if they are guilty of her murder.

### Cape Rock Killer (8 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 26
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (19%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 21 (81%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Bert Van Dael, Sanne Nuyens
- **Networks / Studios**: FOX Showcase, Showcase

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sam Neill** as *Brett Colby*
- **Evan James Williams** as *Bartender*
- **Kate Mulvany** as *Kate Lawson*
- **Brooke Satchwell** as *Georgina Merrick*
- **Ngali Shaw** as *Jarrod Saunders*
- **Marta Dusseldorp** as *Lucy Bloom*
- **Brendan Cowell** as *Garry Thorne*
- **Pallavi Sharda** as *Corrie D'Souza*
- **Hazem Shammas** as *Farrad Jassim*
- **Matt Nable** as *Nathan Spears*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central premise of The Twelve?
The series follows twelve ordinary Australians serving as jurors in a murder trial where a woman is accused of killing her teenage niece.

### Q: What genre does The Twelve belong to?
It is classified as a crime and drama series.

### Q: Who are the main participants in the story?
The focus is on the twelve jurors and the defendant accused of murder.

### Q: Is the series based on real events?
The synopsis does not indicate that it is based on true events; it presents a fictional courtroom drama.

### Q: What tone can viewers expect?
The show is described as traumatising and controversial, with a serious, intense tone.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Twelve — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/202113)
- [The Twelve (2022) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1112012-the-twelve/prehled/)
- [The Twelve (2022): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/3041626-the-twelve/tvurci)
- [1. epizoda | The Twelve (2022) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/serial/the-twelve/s01/e01/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*