Top of the Lake: Season 2
2017 · 6 episodes · ★ 6.7
Season 2: China Girl
What Season 2 of Top of the Lake
Season two begins four years on from the explosive ending of season one. Detective Robin Griffin has returned to Sydney attempting to rebuild her life. When the unidentified body of an Asian girl washes up onto Sydney’s Bondi Beach, the case seems hopeless, until detective Robin Griffin discovers that China Girl didn’t die alone.
Season 2 Episodes
2x01 China Girl
Detective Robin Griffin is newly back in Sydney, haunted by the baby she had as a teenager and partnered with an eager new recruit, Miranda. When a body in a suitcase washes up on Bondi Beach, Robin is determined to take the case.
Directing: Jane Campion · Writing: Jane Campion, Gerard Lee · Starring: Kirin Callinan, Ling Cooper Tang
2x02 The Loved One
Armed with the fact that China Girl was pregnant, Robin launches into the investigation, including inside Sydney's sex industry. The meeting with her daughter's parents veers off the rails and puts contacting Mary at risk.
Directing: Ariel Kleiman · Writing: Jane Campion, Gerard Lee · Starring: Michelle Lim Davidson, Ling Cooper Tang
2x03 Surrogate
Robin is galvanised by her theory that China Girl is a surrogate and ignores the threat of Al Parker’s imminent case against her. Mary accuses Robin of being manipulated by Pyke and Julia into believing Alexander is dangerous.
Directing: Ariel Kleiman · Writing: Jane Campion, Gerard Lee
2x04 Birthday
There's a breakthrough in the case when Robin interviews Silk 41 regular Brett who suspects that China Girl is his ‘Girlfriend Experience’. Puss tests Mary’s love with a surprise for her 18th birthday celebration.
Directing: Ariel Kleiman · Writing: Jane Campion, Gerard Lee · Starring: Di Adams, Ling Cooper Tang, Liv Hewson
2x05 Who's Your Daddy?
Robin finds a surprising love, but as Puss puts another arm of his audacious plan in place and suspicion grows around Silk 41, her fears for Mary escalate. Then Miranda drops a bombshell that brings her closer to the dead girl.
Directing: Jane Campion · Writing: Jane Campion, Gerard Lee · Starring: Zoe Carides, Ling Cooper Tang, Liv Hewson, Victoria Abbott
2x06 The Battle of the Mothers Season Finale
Robin and Pyke are desperate to find out if hostage Mary is alive, while Adrian struggles to make sense of the crime scene at Silk 41. As dawn breaks, the gunman is on the loose in Bondi and the beach is about to be flooded with people.
Directing: Jane Campion · Writing: Jane Campion, Gerard Lee · Starring: Ling Cooper Tang, Liv Hewson
Season 2 Cast
Alice EnglertMary6 episodes
Linda NgoSinn6 episodes
Jacqueline JoeTui6 episodes
Jenny WuKiki6 episodes
Ling Cooper TangDang5 episodes
Liv HewsonMichaela3 episodes
Di AdamsShellyEpisode 1
Zoe CaridesSylviaEpisode 1
Michelle Lim DavidsonLindaEpisode 1
Victoria AbbottKristyEpisode 1Where to Watch Season 2 of Top of the Lake
It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 2 of Top of the Lake?
Season 2 of Top of the Lake has 6 episodes.
When did Top of the Lake Season 2 premiere?
Premiered on July 27, 2017.
Where to watch Top of the Lake Season 2?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 2?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 2x03, "Surrogate," with a 7.0.