The Walking Wounded TV Pilot (2026)

This Limited TV series spans across eight one-hour episodes. The pilot episode is feature length, which is primarily due to the intricate setup, allowing us to understand the rich backgrounds of our characters and the experiences that have made them the people we meet. As the pilot nears its end, the central characters reach a pivotal moment where their lives intersect, creating a powerful collision of narratives. The Walking Wounded is a gripping narrative that intricately weaves together the journeys of four characters, resulting in a deeply engaging viewing experience. Immerse yourself in the gripping and dark tale of two seasoned detectives as they navigate the twisted maze of a child prostitution ring, entangled with the powerful and influential members of Newcastle society. The atmosphere is charged with tension as they step off into the mystery surrounding two separate homicides, apparently connected to two missing boys. Each step adds to the growing urgency, as the faint scent of desperation lingers in the air. 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. This story delves into the heart-wrenching effects of childhood sexual abuse on one’s mental state. Despite sharing the same traumatic experiences, two individuals cope with their pain in distinct ways. Several characters are burdened with past abuse, either facing it head-on or choosing to ignore it. The perpetrators of abuse are also depicted, and even some victims are seen to suffer throughout the narrative. Notably, the story takes a unique turn by portraying male-on-male abuse instead of the typical male-on-female abuse. The Walking Wounded is four intertwined stories and their crossover points. Story 1: Detective Phil Dobson and Detective Sergeant Turbo Zhang are detectives with the Newcastle Homicide Squad. They are inseparable childhood friends, and an LGBTIQ+ love story for the ages. Story 2: Levi (13) and Noah (8) Holbert live in Dunedin New Zealand with their physically abusive mother. When Toby suggests moving to Australia, she inexplicably agrees and they arrive in Newcastle to start a new life. When their mother is killed in a car accident, the boys find themselves in the hands of a sexually abusive priest. Story 3: Ian “Iceman” Chase is the man that runs the child trafficking racket. He suffered violence and sexual abuse at the hands of his father for ten years, and it has destroyed his humanity. Story 4: Davina “David” Jacoby is a gender fluid Social Worker. They are also a sexual abuse survivor but use their pain to drive them to help others. As a child, they believed the abuse was actually normal behaviour and their favourite teacher used it to his advantage. The realisation that came in their teens almost destroyed them.