Top of the Lake: Season 1
2013 · 7 episodes · ★ 7.2
What Season 1 of Top of the Lake
While visiting her dying mother in New Zealand, Detective Robin Griffin begins investigating the disappearance of Tui Mitcham, a twelve-year-old pregnant girl from the small town of Laketop.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Paradise Sold
In a breathtaking but remote mountain town in South Island, New Zealand, a twelve year-old girl named Tui is discovered to be pregnant. Local police enlist help from Detective Robin Griffin, a child protection specialist who has recently returned to the area to care for her mother.
Directing: Jane Campion · Writing: Jane Campion, Gerard Lee
1x02 Searchers Search
As Tui's disappearance remains unsolved, fear for her survival increases, while her father solicits help, Robin has a run-in with the girl's half-brother and a perverted local.
Directing: Jane Campion, Garth Davis · Writing: Jane Campion, Gerard Lee
1x03 The Edge of the Universe
Robin makes a breakthrough in her investigation, but Al warns that her own dark past is colouring her judgement.
Directing: Garth Davis · Writing: Jane Campion, Gerard Lee · Starring: Edwin Wright
1x04 A Rainbow Above Us
A violent indiscretion sees Robin thrown off the case but she cannot let go. Her passionate affair with Johnno, Tui's half-brother, intensifies and complicates.
Directing: Jane Campion, Garth Davis · Writing: Jane Campion, Gerard Lee
1x05 The Dark Creator
Robin is back on the case, whilst Matt gathers troops to hunt his daughter down. Tui's friends trek deep into the mountains to celebrate her birthday, with tragic consequences.
Directing: Jane Campion, Garth Davis · Writing: Jane Campion, Gerard Lee
1x06 No Goodbyes Thanks
With fresh intelligence on where Tui’s hiding, Matt launches a full-scale search party. Before Robin can intervene, tragedy strikes.
Directing: Jane Campion, Garth Davis · Writing: Jane Campion, Gerard Lee
1x07 Top of the Lake Season Finale
Tui is about to give birth. Matt reveals a secret that almost destroys Robin. The investigation reaches its shocking conclusion.
Directing: Jane Campion · Writing: Jane Campion, Gerard Lee
Season 1 Cast
Holly HunterGJ7 episodes
Lucy LawlessCaroline Platt7 episodes
Thomas M. WrightJohnno Mitcham7 episodes
Skye WanseyGrishina7 episodes
Geneviève LemonBunny7 episodes
Robyn MalcolmAnita7 episodes
Robyn NevinJude Griffin7 episodes
Edwin WrightScuzzEpisode 1Where to Watch Season 1 of Top of the Lake
It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 1 of Top of the Lake?
Season 1 of Top of the Lake has 7 episodes.
When did Top of the Lake Season 1 premiere?
It premiered on March 18, 2013.
Where to watch Top of the Lake Season 1?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 1x07, "Top of the Lake," with a 7.7.