A chilly case is reopened when new proof involves mild in a college time-capsule.

The BBC has acquired Australian crime drama Black Snow.

The six-part sequence stars Travis Fimmel (Vikings), Jemmason Energy, Talijah Blackman-Corowa, Eden Cassady, Seini Willett and Gulliver McGrath (Darkish Shadows, Lincoln).

Right here’s the synopsis:

A small-town Australian high-school gathers for the ceremonial opening of a time-capsule buried by a category some 20 years in the past, shortly after the homicide of class-member Isabelle Baker. Isabelle’s household and the police are shocked when the capsule is opened to disclose cryptic messages in Isabelle’s written assertion.

These messages and different long-lost gadgets counsel Isabelle had identified she was in peril within the days resulting in her homicide. The case is re-opened inflicting heartache for the household and elevating questions that sure individuals would relatively not reply.

Black Snow was created by Lucas Taylor, who writes the present with Boyd Quakawoot and Beatrix Christian. The administrators are Sian Davis and Matthew Saville.

The present was initially produced by Goalpost Footage for Stan, Australia and Sundance Now US.

Sue Deeks, Head of BBC Programme Acquisition, says:

“Australia’s South Sea Island group is the fascinating setting for this darkish and haunting homicide thriller – its twists and turns will hold viewers guessing till the very finish.”

Whereas the BBC haven’t offered a trailer but, the Australian broadcast Stan has one…

Black Snow will air on BBC 4 and on the iPlayer. We’ll hold you posted.