
Underbelly — Squizzy
Step into a world of razor-sharp deals and dangerous ambition with this gripping new series, inspired by the true story of Sydney "Squizzy" Taylor, one of Melbourne’s most infamous gangsters. Spanning from 1915 to 1927, the show plunges you directly into the heart of a city teeming with illicit activity and simmering rivalries. Witness Squizzy's rise through the criminal underworld, charting his ruthless climb as he navigates a landscape of police corruption, explosive confrontations, and shifting allegiances – all while battling to control Melbourne’s lucrative black market. It’s a raw and visceral portrayal of a turbulent era, seen through the eyes of a man who lived by his own rules, and paid a heavy price for them.
Squizzy burst onto the scene with a daring jewelry store heist that earned him notoriety, but his attempt to rob a bank manager proved less straightforward than anticipated.
To avoid a conviction for murder, Squizzy and his associates must convince several witnesses of their innocence. Once free, however, he intends to consolidate his power—a move that involves aligning himself with Long Harry Slater.
A brutal territory dispute erupted, propelling Squizzy to become the unchallenged ruler of Melbourne’s criminal world. Meanwhile, Dolly endured profound heartbreak as Squizzy abandoned her for an infatuated young waitress.
A shadow fell over Squizzy’s gambling operations with the reappearance of his longtime adversary, Henry Stokes, fresh from exile. To silence a persistent and inquisitive detective, Tankbuster delivered a stark warning. In response, Squizzy …
The loss of his infant daughter sent Squizzy spiraling. Yet, a spark returned as he encountered Ida Pender, and with her, he rediscovered a familiar intensity. Together, they launched into a series of audacious crimes.
Against all protocol, Squizzy spirited his girlfriend away from the safety of witness protection. Still evading law enforcement, the unlikely pair found themselves cast as leads in a lavishly produced silent film.
The old crew reunited when Squizzy and Tankbuster engineered Angus’s release from Pentridge Prison. But his taste of liberty proved fleeting; a disastrous armed robbery swiftly delivered him to the gallows.
Emerging from prison, a shattered figure, Squizzy pledged to reform his life. This newfound resolve, however, proved fleeting; soon he found himself entangled in the burgeoning cocaine trade, partnering with none other than his old adversar…


