Glitch (2015)

An Australian supernatural drama where seven people rise from the dead, plunging a small town into an unsettling mystery of identity and survival.

Glitch - Series Information

  • Original Title: Glitch
  • First Air Year: 2015
  • Last Air Year: 2019
  • Created by: Louise Fox, Tony Ayres
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (52 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 3
  • Number of Episodes: 18
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: July 9, 2015 (United Kingdom - 15), July 9, 2015 (Germany - 16), July 9, 2015 (Australia - MA 15+), July 9, 2015 (Brazil - 16), July 9, 2015 (South Korea - 19)
  • Networks: ABC TV
  • Alternative Titles: Zádrhel (CZ), Gikszer (HU), Falha (PT), Zádrheľ (SK)
  • Production Companies: Matchbox Pictures, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Production Countries: Australia

Glitch - Plot

A police officer and a doctor face an emotionally charged mystery when seven local residents inexplicably return from the dead in peak physical form.

Glitch - Trailer

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Glitch - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Louise Fox
  • Tony Ayres

Main Cast

  • Patrick Brammall
  • Emma Booth
  • Sean Keenan
  • Hannah Monson
  • Aaron L. McGrath
  • Rodger Corser
  • John Leary
  • Genevieve O'Reilly
  • Emily Barclay
  • Ned Dennehy

Writers

  • Louise Fox
  • Kris Mrksa
  • Giula Sandler

Executive Producers

  • Louise Fox
  • Tony Ayres
  • Carole Sklan
  • Sally Riley
  • Christopher Gist

Glitch - FAQs

Where can you stream Glitch online?

Glitch is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. If you prefer to own it, the series can be purchased through Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary depending on your region.

Is Glitch based on a true story?

Glitch is not based on a true story. It's an original supernatural drama created by Louise Fox and Tony Ayres. The premise — seven people rising from the dead in a small Australian town — is entirely fictional, though it draws on universal themes of grief, identity, and memory.

How many seasons and episodes does Glitch have?

Glitch ran for three seasons, each consisting of six episodes, bringing the total to 18 episodes. The series premiered in 2015 and concluded in 2019 on Australia's ABC TV, wrapping up its central mystery across that compact, tightly structured run.

Is Glitch similar to The Returned or other resurrection shows?

Glitch shares DNA with The Returned (2015) and other resurrection-themed dramas, but carves out its own identity through its distinctly Australian setting and character-driven storytelling. Fans of The Frankenstein Chronicles, Tru Calling, and Haven will also find familiar emotional territory here.

Who are the main cast members of Glitch?

The series stars Patrick Brammall as police officer James Hayes and Emma Booth as doctor Kate Willis. The ensemble also includes Sean Keenan, Hannah Monson, Aaron L. McGrath, Rodger Corser, John Leary, Genevieve O'Reilly, Emily Barclay, and Ned Dennehy as the risen dead.

Does Glitch have a satisfying ending?

Season 3 brings the central mystery to a close, answering the key questions about why the seven returned and what forces are hunting them. Viewer reactions to the finale are mixed — some found it emotionally resonant, while others felt certain threads deserved more resolution. Overall, it delivers closure.

When did Glitch first air?

Glitch first aired on July 9, 2015, on Australia's ABC TV. The series ran until 2019, spanning three seasons. It gained international attention after Netflix picked it up, introducing the show to audiences well beyond its Australian origins.

Who created and wrote the Glitch series?

Glitch was created by Louise Fox and Tony Ayres. Fox also served as a lead writer alongside Kris Mrksa and Giula Sandler. The series was produced by Matchbox Pictures and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, with Fox and Ayres among the executive producers.

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