Top of the Lake

Just a few of the cops that have been seen on New Zealand TV from the years. (Image Design: Archi Banal)

A definitive and long list of every New Zealand cop show ever made

There are over 10,000 cops in New Zealand – and only slightly fewer cop shows on TV.

By Sam Brooks | 12th May, 2023

Contributing writer

A desperate search for a single good New Zealand accent

A desperate search for a single good New Zealand accent

Has there ever been a good pretend Kiwi accent on screen? Like, ever? Madeleine Chapman searches far and wide for one, just one, decent New Zealand accent.

By Madeleine Chapman | 20th June, 2018

Special correspondent

Ten brilliant TV shows created by awesome women

Ten brilliant TV shows created by awesome women

Cops, doctors, variety shows writers, reality show producers, women are running the show – and running the shows. To celebrate International Women’s Day, Tara Ward salutes ten of Lightbox’s best shows made by women.

By Tara Ward | 8th March, 2018

TV on the big screen, movies on our phones – does size even matter anymore?

TV on the big screen, movies on our phones – does size even matter anymore?

After viewing the latest season of Top of the Lake in a cinema, Aaron Yap looks at the increasingly blurred lines between films, TV shows, and everything in between.

By Aaron Yap | 11th September, 2017

Not entirely chilled to the bone yet? Try Scandi-noir this winter!

Not entirely chilled to the bone yet? Try Scandi-noir this winter!

Got a thirst for chilling mysteries in even colder places? Tara Ward rounds up the best in Nordic Noir on Lightbox.

By Tara Ward | 9th August, 2017

Robin Griffin (Elisabeth Moss) and Miranda Hilmarson (Gwendoline Christie) – Top of the Lake _ Season 2 – Photo Credit: See-Saw Films (TOTL2) Holdings Pty Ltd/SundanceTV

Top of the Lake and high in the mountains: NZFF filmmakers pick their highlights

By Guest Writer | 27th July, 2017

Pod on the Couch: Kirin J Callinan exposes himself

Pod on the Couch: Kirin J Callinan exposes himself

This episode: Henry Oliver talks to Kirin J Callinan about his new album, Bravado, and his debut acting role in Top of the Lake.

By Pod on the Couch | 22nd July, 2017

Behold: Ten shows for you to binge watch over Queen’s Birthday weekend

Behold: Ten shows for you to binge watch over Queen’s Birthday weekend

Inside the Lightbox is a sponsored feature where we pick shows from their extensive back catalogue that you might like to watch.

By The Spinoff | 2nd June, 2017

There’s no better time to dive back into Top of the Lake

There’s no better time to dive back into Top of the Lake

Alex Casey explains why you should make Top of the Lake your gloomy weekend binge-watch.

By Alex Casey | 19th May, 2017

Top of the Lake but with aliens: A field guide to The Kettering Incident

Top of the Lake but with aliens: A field guide to The Kettering Incident

The Kettering Incident is drawing rave reviews for its 'Tasmanian Noir' – a small town with terrifying secrets lurking within and without.

By Duncan Greive | 4th August, 2016

New to Lightbox: November and December Arrivals

New to Lightbox: November and December Arrivals

By Alex Casey | 4th December, 2014

Catch Up Club: Top of the Lake S01E01

Catch Up Club: Top of the Lake S01E01

By Group Think | 5th November, 2014

A bunch of people