The Tourist

A man wakes up alone in the harsh Australian outback with no memory of who he is or how he got there. Armed with only a few fragments—a wallet, a mysterious injury, and fleeting impressions—he starts following slender leads to reconstruct his identity. As he encounters locals, strangers and people whose motives are unclear, small discoveries steadily reshape what he thinks he remembers. Tension builds as past choices cast long shadows, and the race to learn the truth becomes urgent when hints suggest some people want that truth buried. The series keeps key turns and the ending under wraps while it unspools this mysterious, character-driven puzzle.

Created by brothers Jack and Harry Williams, the series premiered in 2022 and stars Jamie Dornan, Danielle Macdonald, Olwen Fouéré, Greg Larsen and Victoria Haralabidou. The writers and producers lean into both British and Australian production teams, giving the show a transnational TV drama feel.

Critics and audiences have given mixed to positive reactions, reflected in a 6.8/10 average from viewers. Reviews often praise the central performance and the show's slow-burn plotting, while noting occasional pacing issues. Major themes include memory, identity, accountability and the way location shapes behavior, with the mystery format used to examine how past actions ripple into the present.

The stark outback setting and moody cinematography sparked conversation online, with viewers frequently mentioning the landscape as almost another character. A number of scenes, especially early moments of disorientation and later confrontations, prompted social media discussion and speculation, helping the series find an engaged audience across streaming platforms and international broadcasts.

The show did not dominate major international awards circuits, but it drew attention for its lead performance and production values in critical coverage. Reviewers and genre fans highlighted the ensemble work and the atmospheric design, even where opinions differed on plot twists and pacing.