What the critics are saying about SBS's new original drama 'Swift Street'

Don't take our word for it. The critics agree, this is the Aussie series you've been waiting for.

A composite image shows six people in front of a brick building. The young woman in the centre of the image stares ahead with a direct and confident gaze.

New SBS series 'Swift Street'. Credit: SBS

Embark on a thrilling urban heist-escapade through inner-city Melbourne in SBS’s wildly entertaining new crime-family drama .


Fast, funny and big-hearted, Swift Street features a line-up of impressive creative talent. Rising star Tanzyn Crawford (Tiny Beautiful Things) and acclaimed actor Cliff Curtis (Avatar: The Way of Water; Fear the Walking Dead ) lead a stellar cast as dysfunctional father-daughter duo Robert and Elsie.


They are joined by actor, musician and internet sensation Keiynan Lonsdale (Love, Simon), Eliza Matengu (Thor: Love and Thunder), Bernie Van Tiel (SBS drama and face of Beatbox Australia) and Alfred Chuol in his first television role.

Here's what the critics are saying...

★★★★ "This fresh, bingeable crime drama is an absolute blast."
- The Guardian

"Clever, offbeat Australian TV at its finest"
- Vogue Australia


“The Aussie series we’ve been waiting for”
“Pure, joyful chaos”
- Junkee


“Delightful, vivid and darkly funny.”
“Grabs you by the throat… then the heart.”
- VICE Australia


“At last! A series set in real Australia!”
- TV Week


"Sharp, high-tempo and packed with dark humour, Swift Street is Australian TV at its best – Tanzyn Crawford is a star!"
- Zee Feed


"Set in a world of street hustlers and heavy hitters, Swift Street's propulsive storytelling is the blast of fresh air Australian crime drama needs"
- Screenhub


"A thrilling crime drama promising addictive action, stellar new talent, and a win for representation"
-Missing Perspectives


"Showcases an impressive lineup of Australian talent and grabs you from the first episode." - Film Ink


All 8 episodes of Swift Street are streaming now , with subtitles in five languages: Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Traditional Chinese and Korean.  Double episodes will also screen on SBS each Wednesday at 8.30pm from 25 April to 5 May.


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Published 23 April 2024 5:17pm
Updated 3 May 2024 10:14am
By SBS Staff Writer
Source: SBS

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