Baz Luhrmann's 2008 Australia drama was recently reimagined into a miniseries. What's interesting about this series is that no additional footage was needed to be captured. If you're asking how many episodes are in Faraway Downs, we've got the answer.
What is Faraway Downs Story About?
The official synopsis on Hulu reads:
"The story centers on an English aristocrat, Lady Sarah Ashely (Nicole Kidman) who travels halfway across the world to confront her wayward husband and sell an unusual asset: a million-acre castle ranch in the Australian Outback called Faraway Downs. Following the death of her husband, a ruthless Australian cattle baron, King Carney (Bryan Brown), plots to take her land and she reluctantly joins forces with a rough-hewn cattle drover (Hugh Jackman) to protect her ranch. The sweeping adventure romance is explored through the eyes of young Nullah (Brandon Walters), a bi-racial Indigenous Australian child caught up in the government’s draconian racial policy now referred to as the “Stolen Generations.” Together the trio experiences four-life altering years, a love affair between Lady Ashely and the Drover, and the unavoidable impact of World War II on Northern Australia.”
When Australia first came out in theaters, it was a box-office hit. Unfortunately, it didn't make such a huge impression in the US. But now that the movie has been reimagined into a miniseries, Baz Luhrmann's creation is taking the stage.
Faraway Downs is an expanded story of Australia. Although the series incorporates some footage from Australia, it features an alternate ending. So just how many episodes are in Faraway Downs? Find out below.
How Many Episodes in Faraway Downs?
There are six episodes in Faraway Downs. All of these episodes are available to stream right away. These episodes are titled:
- Episode 1: Chapter One: The Land
- Episode 2: Chapter Two: Secrets
- Episode 3: Chapter Three: Adventure
- Episode 4: Chapter Four: Romance
- Episode 5: Chapter Five: Betrayal
- Episode 6: Chapter Six: War
Surprisingly, the entire miniseries has a total runtime of 205 minutes (or three hours). This is more than Australia's total runtime of two hours and 45 minutes. But since it was broken down into six episodes, you don't need to watch it in one sitting.
Where to Watch Faraway Downs
Faraway Downs is available to watch in the US exclusively on Hulu. All the episodes are available to stream. Outside the US, the miniseries can be streamed on Disney+'s Star hub.
You can check out a trailer of the miniseries here:
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