What is Stateless about?

Stateless is an Australian television drama series that explores the complex narratives of four disparate characters confined within the stark environment of an immigration detention center located in the Australian desert. The six-part series presents a compelling mosaic of personal plights and systemic challenges. Each character carries a unique backstory, which includes a flight attendant on the run from a cult, an Afghan refugee seeking asylum from persecution, a young father trying to find a way out of a dead-end job, and a government official embroiled in a national controversy. Their paths cross in the detention center, where personal crises and institutional policies intersect, pushing them to their limits while forging unlikely yet profound emotional connections. Through its narrative framework, Stateless sheds light on the tensions and tribulations within Australia's immigration system, underscoring the human aspect of a politically charged and often depersonalized topic. The series is inspired by real events, including the story of Cornelia Rau, an Australian unlawfully detained under the government's mandatory detention program, adding a layer of poignant authenticity to the fictionalized tales depicted on screen.

The first episode of Stateless aired on March 01, 2020 and the most recent episode to air was on April 05, 2020.