Watch The Straits

2012
1 Season
7.2 (572)

The Straits is a gripping Australian drama series that follows the story of the Montebellos, a family of drug smugglers operating a powerful and dangerous criminal enterprise based in the Torres Strait, a remote and beautiful region that straddles the border between Australia and Papua New Guinea.

The patriarch of the Montebello clan is Harry (Brian Cox), a ruthless but charismatic figure who leads his family with an iron fist. Despite his criminal activities, Harry is a complex and intriguing character, driven by a fierce loyalty to his family and a deep sense of pride in his Torres Strait Islander heritage.

Harry's wife Kitty (Rena Owen) is the matriarch of the family, a strong-willed and intelligent woman who plays a vital role in the Montebello's criminal enterprise. Together, Harry and Kitty have four sons: Sissi (Aaron Fa'aoso), Noel (Firass Dirani), Gary (Jim Bani) and Marou (Dean Daley-Jones). Each of the sons has a unique and compelling story, and they are all deeply involved in the family's drug smuggling operations.

As the series unfolds, we see the Montebello family navigating the complexities of their criminal empire, dealing with rival gangs, corrupt politicians and law enforcement officials, all while struggling to navigate the complex dynamics of their own family relationships.

One of the most impressive aspects of The Straits is the way it seamlessly blends tense and thrilling action scenes with poignant and emotionally charged character moments. The show manages to be both incredibly exciting and deeply moving, exploring themes of family, loyalty, tradition, and identity in a way that is both authentic and nuanced.

Another standout feature of The Straits is its stunning cinematography and breathtaking location shots. The Torres Strait is a stunningly beautiful region, and the series does an excellent job of showcasing its natural beauty while also highlighting the rugged and challenging terrain that makes it the perfect location for a criminal enterprise.

Overall, The Straits is an absorbing and truly unique series that manages to combine pulse-pounding action with emotional depth and nuance. With strong performances from its talented cast and stunning visuals that transport you straight to the heart of the Torres Strait, this is a show that is not to be missed for fans of Australian drama or riveting crime thrillers.

The Straits is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (10 episodes). The series first aired on February 1, 2012.

Filter by Source

Subscription

Apple TV Channels Amazon Prime

Do you have Paramount+?

What are you waiting for?

Nice! Browse Paramount+ with Yidio.

Ad Info

Seasons

10. Fatherhood

April 3, 2012

Marou arrives on Zey Island and accuses Gary of creating the circumstances that led to Lola’s death. Gary is terrified and Marou goes off to get drunk enough to kill his brother. In Cairns, Sissi has discovered that Thomson is planning to leave town.

9. Dead Reckoning

March 27, 2012

Noel is on the run - from both the police and the DC's. He makes a clandestine visit to his estranged wife, Antoinette, telling her he's going to South America. To Noel's delight, Antoinette says that she wants to join him there, with the kids.

8. The Big Mistake

March 20, 2012

Kitty arrives on Zey Island to find that Gary has become involved with Bridget, a sixteen year-old local girl. Gary tells his mother that Bridget is a source of information - which ultimately leads to the overthrow of a competing drug importation racket.

7. Poison

March 13, 2012

Fresh out of the hospital, Harry reasserts his authority and formulates a plan to get Noel out of prison. Sissi is falling for Thomson and gets him a job exterminating cane toads at the wildlife farm.

6. The Price

March 6, 2012

The family desperately tries to free Marou who is being tortured by the DC bikies. The DC's - dealing only with Sissi - tell the Montebello's they must decide what price to put on Marou's life and then the DC's will decide if it's a fair deal.

5. Epiphanies

February 28, 2012

Police attention follows the blowing up of the clubhouse and Noel's siblings are angry with him. For the first time Marou believes he would make the better leader. Lola is thrilled but also nervous that Harry will remember Gary's confession.

4. The Hunt for Vlad

February 21, 2012

Harry lies comatose in the hospital while his sons, led by Noel, go on the hunt for his attacker, calling on the Islander network in Cairns to assist. Noel is determined to exact revenge on what he believes is biker payback.

3. Yawor My Lovely

February 12, 2012

Vlad, a hired killer, sets out for Cairns with a high-powered rifle. Harry is his target, but who has hired Vlad?

2. The Trouble With Raskols

February 6, 2012

A PNG Raskol dies when Noel's failed meth lab explodes. Intent on revenge, the dead Raskol's brother goes to the family's home on Zey Island and attempts to kill Gary, who is now running the family island operation.

1. The Proposition

February 1, 2012

Harry announces his unexpected succession plan. Filled with righteous anger and supported by his mother Kitty, Noel decides to expand the family's operations, without his father's knowledge, by setting up a methamphetamine lab in PNG.

Description

Where to Watch The Straits

The Straits is available for streaming on the DCD Rights website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Straits on demand at Apple TV Channels and Amazon Prime.