Netflix recently dropped the first season of Territory. The drama series revolves around the Lawson family who owns the Marianne Station. However, things take a horrific turn when the new generation’s Marshall discovers skeletons in the Lawson Land. So, what are the skulls found in the land in Netflix’s Territory?
Here is everything you need to know about the identity of these human skulls in the new Western drama series.
What do the human skulls on The Lawsons’ land signify on Netflix’s Territory?
The human skulls on The Lawsons’ land could be of Aboriginal people killed by Colin Lawson’s ancestors. Following Marshall and Sharnie’s discovery of the family of skeletons, Colin claims to have seen the bones earlier. He also reveals that this deed was committed by his ancestors.
However, the reason behind the death of the family remains a mystery. The soundtrack of the series hints at an interesting revelation. It is suggested that bones belonged to the Aboriginal family who probably had a cultural and land rift with the Lawson family.
The central plot of The Territory spans across the generations of the prestigious Lawson family. As generations passed, the habits and desires of the family never remained consistent. As a result, the Lawsons became self-destructive with the outside forces eventually gaining ground against them.
However, the skulls remaining in a place seem odd, including Colin’s revelation about his ancestors after understanding Marshall’s intentions. On the other hand, Colin not hiding the bones after seeing them earlier is another suspicious behavior.
The discovery of the bones hints at the violent history of the Lawsons, with Colin’s role being a mystery. It can also be connected to the small safe box shown at the end of the series. Lawsons might land in huge trouble once the discovery of the skulls is brought into the limelight.
Further, it’s highly likely that the Indigenous community may also get into conflict with the family. There’s already so much chaos at the Marianne Station due to issues about their leadership. The skull history could lead to new twists and turns as the Lawsons try to protect themselves from their enemies.
