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Shaun Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia

★9.0 2026 1 Season Shaun Tan TV-MA

Two siblings discover a strange world beneath a deceptively ordinary surface: a wise local buffalo; an inch-tall exchange student; a hidden room that leads to other countries; a lost deep sea diver and many other mysteries, all raising questions about what it means to be a family.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 10 episodes

Water Buffalo

Episode 01

Water Buffalo

Jan 1, 2026 · 22 min

Klara and Pim arrive in their new home, daunted by the upheaval. Klara meets two strange girls-edgy, street-smart Cat and mysterious, reclusive Esme. Meanwhile, Pim runs away and discovers a huge, enigmatic Water Buffalo.

Broken Toys

Episode 02

Broken Toys

Jan 1, 2026 · 22 min

Exploring their neighbourhood, Pim and Klara come across a curious stranger-a lost deep-sea diver who seems to need their help. Can the siblings work together and figure out where he belongs?

Distant Rain

Episode 03

Distant Rain

Jan 1, 2026 · 23 min

Budding artist Klara considers braving an art competition, while Pim and Lucy bond by writing stories together. As they all struggle to express themselves, a peculiar storm is brewing in the skies above.

Make a Friend

Episode 04

Make a Friend

Jan 1, 2026 · 22 min

With Klara enthralled by an intriguing neighbour and Lucy starting a new job, Pim needs someone to play with. He builds a dinosaur friend out of junk, stunned when it comes to life. But their fun quickly gets out of hand.

Eric

Episode 05

Eric

Jan 1, 2026 · 23 min

Klara, Pim and Lucy are feeling disconnected and out of place, but they're all forced to find a new way of looking at the world, when a mysterious, tiny houseguest comes to stay.

Inner Courtyard

Episode 06

Inner Courtyard

Jan 1, 2026 · 22 min

Pim and Klara stumble into a strange and beautiful garden within their own house-and have a wondrous encounter that will forever change the way they see their mum. But can they make it out before it's too late?

Moonfish

Episode 07

Moonfish

Jan 1, 2026 · 23 min

Pim grapples with big feelings about his absent dad, so Grandpa takes him sky-fishing to lift his spirits. Meanwhile Grandma helps Klara realise she can no longer deny her own overwhelming emotions.

Badlands

Episode 08

Badlands

Jan 1, 2026 · 22 min

Klara and Pim go with Grandma and Grandpa on a thrilling treasure hunt, beyond the borders of suburbia. Faced with perplexing challenges, can they stick together and find their way home?

The Dugong

Episode 09

The Dugong

Jan 1, 2026 · 22 min

Klara's self-doubt threatens to swallow her whole, while Pim's birthday takes a strange turn when a dugong inexplicably appears on the front lawn, far from the ocean and in desperate need of help.

Turning Back

Episode 10

Turning Back

Jan 1, 2026 · 23 min

Klara nervously heads to the city for her art competition, with supportive Pim in tow. But when the journey doesn't go as planned, Klara's despair leads to a confrontation that will change her -and her neighbourhood- forever.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 9.0 /10

based on 1 votes

Synopsis

Two siblings discover a strange world beneath a deceptively ordinary surface: a wise local buffalo; an inch-tall exchange student; a hidden room that leads to other countries; a lost deep sea diver and many other mysteries, all raising questions about what it means to be a family.

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Cast

8 principal cast

Dawn French

Dawn French

Shabana Azeez

Shabana Azeez

Michael Theo

Geraldine Hakewill

Geraldine Hakewill

Tony Nikolakopoulos

Tony Nikolakopoulos

Brooklyn Davies

Felix Oliver Verges

Andrea Solonge

Where to watch Shaun Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia

Shaun Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The animation from Shaun Tan has 1 season and 10 total episodes, rated 9.0/10 by 1 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Shaun Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia have?

Shaun Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia has 1 season with 10 episodes in total.

Is Shaun Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia still on the air?

Shaun Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Shaun Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia?

Shaun Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia airs on ABC Family.

When did Shaun Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia first air?

Shaun Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia first aired on January 1, 2026.

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