In 'The Dry,' a gripping mystery unfolds in a withering Australian town under the siege of a historic drought. Federal Agent Aaron Falk returns home after two decades to attend the funeral of his best friend, Luke. With his death ruled a suicide, Falk's presence unravels hidden truths and disinterred lies from their shared past. Facing the scorching desert and cold deceits, Falk must reconcile present mysteries with the enigmas of their youth, uncovering the arid plains' deepest secrets in a town fraught with deception.