• In the shadows of Newcastle, a dark secret unfolds. A Senior detective, scarred by their own pasts, must confront the demons of a child prostitution ring and the societal indifference that fuels its existence.

CAUTION: This piece of work is not for the faint-hearted. It contains strong language, adult themes, sex scenes, drug use, graphic physical and sexual abuse, and graphic murder scenes. Although child sexual abuse is not shown explicitly, it is implied, and the consequences are not pleasant.

This is the first of 8 EPs.

The Walking Wounded Limited Series Feature Length TV Pilot was just selected  as a Semi-Finalist at Nocturna Nov 2024

Stage 32 2nd Annual Television Drama Screenwriting Contest Quarter Finalist! 

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Outline:

With its complex narrative, The Walking Wounded immerses viewers in the intertwined lives of four characters, making for a truly captivating and engrossing story. Immerse yourself in the gripping and dark tale of two seasoned detectives as they navigate the twisted maze of a child prostitution ring, surrounded by the eerie silence of the victims’ suffering and the lingering stench of corruption. The air crackles with tension as they step off into the mystery surrounding two separate homicides, apparently connected to two missing boys. With each step, the urgency intensifies as the lingering scent of desperation becomes more pronounced. Through their investigations, they not only uncover the truth about the crimes they’re investigating but also come to terms with their own personal demons.

Story Arc 1: Detective Phil Dobson and Detective Li “Turbo” Zhang are detectives with the Newcastle Homicide Squad. They are inseparable childhood friends, and an LGBTIQ+ love story for the ages.

Story Arc 2: Levi (13) and Noah (8) Holbert live in Dunedin New Zealand with their physically abusive mother. When Noah suggests moving to Australia, she inexplicably agrees and they arrive in Newcastle to start a new life. When a car accident kills their mother, the boys find themselves in the hands of a sexually abusive priest.

Story Arc 3: Ian “Iceman” Chase is the man that runs the racket. He suffered violence and sexual abuse at the hands of his father for ten years, and it has destroyed his humanity.

Story Arc 4: Davina “David” Jacoby (She/Her) is a trans female Social Worker. She is also a sexual abuse survivor and uses her pain to help others. As a child, she believed the abuse was actually normal behaviour and their favourite teacher used it to his advantage. The realisation that came in her teens almost destroyed her.

THE WALKING WOUNDED - LIMITED SERIES FEATURE LENGTH TV PILOT