Halifax f.p.

Halifax f.p. follows Dr Jane Halifax, a forensic psychiatrist who helps crack cases by analyzing the mental states of suspects and victims. Set in Melbourne, the show treats crime as a puzzle shaped by memory, bias, and psychology rather than pure chance. Each episode brings a new case that blends interviews, clinical insight, and detective work to tease apart motives and inconsistencies without relying on conventional twists. Halifax works with police and legal teams to test theories against evidence, offering a steady, psychological angle on crime. Rebecca Gibney anchors the series with calm authority, guiding viewers through intricate deductions. The tone stays grounded in real life psychology while delivering tense, thoughtful drama rather than sensationalism.

Created by Roger Simpson, Halifax f.p. was produced for Nine Network by Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier. Filmed in Melbourne, it ran from 1994 to 2002 with an estimated budget around 1.3 million per episode and distribution in over 60 countries.

The series has traveled far beyond Australia, screening in more than 60 countries and contributing to the international profile of Australian television. Halifax f.p. helped popularize forensic psychology as a core element of crime drama and anchored its mood in Melbourne's cityscape.

Critically, the show was praised for its thoughtful portrayal of crime and mental state, balancing procedural plotting with character depth. Each case explores responsibility, memory, and accountability while tracing how personal and cultural pressures shape the choices people make in the aftermath of crime.