Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Territory!

The “Sorry Place” is one of the most significant locations in Netflix’s Territory, and here is what it is and why it is so sacred. Netflix’s Territory introduces its viewing audience to the unfamiliar world of Australian cattle stations, showing off the various farming and wilderness locales that make up the universe of Territory. The “Sorry Place” may not be introduced until later in Territory season 1’s run, but it winds up being the most important location in the show. So, here is what Territory‘s “Sorry Place” is and how it connects to Marianne Station and Australian history.

Netflix’s Yellowstone replacement Territory is finally here, with the Australian Western drama being a massive hit for the streaming service. Territory centers of Marianne Station, the largest cattle station in the world, with it following the Lawson family as they fight over who will become the next head of the station after the death of Daniel Lawson. Throughout Territory season 1’s six-episode run, the Netflix series shows off a lot of exciting and unique locations, although none of these are as unique, important, and mysterious as the “Sorry Place.”

The Sorry Place Is A Location On Lawson Land Where Tragedies Occurred

Although It Isn’t Exactly Clear

The “Sorry Place” is a location that is sacred to the Aboriginal people, but it is located on Lawson land in Netflix’s Territory. Although the Lawsons aren’t doing much with it, this plot of wilderness is located on Marianne Station, meaning that the various companies and future heads of Marianne Station may want to do something with it. In the latter half of Territory season 1, the “Sorry Place” becomes a major piece in the chess game, with the various conflicting groups each having different ideas as to how the Lawsons should handle the “Sorry Place.”

Although Territory doesn’t fully explain it, the show makes it clear that the “Sorry Place” is a site where a lot of tragedies occurred. In Territory, skulls and other human remains can be found on the land. This makes it clear that some violent events took place there, with the show implying that battles and massacres of Aboriginal people took place at the “Sorry Place.” Territory even ends with a massive shootout taking place near the “Sorry Place,” highlighting the continued violence that takes place in the region.

Why The Sorry Place Is So Sacred To The Aboriginal People In Territory

It Is Most Likely Connected To The Tragedies

Territory makes it clear that the “Sorry Place” is sacred to the Aboriginal people, with this being reinforced time and time again throughout the show. Dezi and the older men that he journeys with discuss the “Sorry Place” at length in Territory, talking about how important it is to their heritage. This most likely connects to the aforementioned violent events that took place before the story of Territory. This is most likely how the piece of land gained the name “Sorry Place,” with it seemingly acting like a spot of morning for those who find the land to be sacred.

One of the big supporters of the “Sorry Place” is the unknown man who found Daniel’s horse in Territory episode 1. This unnamed character wanders the wilderness, with his only goal seemingly being to protect the “Sorry Place.” Upon finding out that Emily was behind Daniel’s death, the unnamed man used this information in order to guarantee its protection. He told Emily that he would keep her role in Daniel’s death a secret if she would successfully protect the “Sorry Place.” Upon its destruction in the Territory season 1 finale, however, he immediately told Colin.

Sandra’s Real Plan With The Sorry Place In Territory Explained

She Wants To Use It To Store Nuclear Waste

Sandra Kirby is one of the antagonists of Territory, and she has a complicated plan for the “Sorry Place” by the end of the show. Throughout Territory, Sandra is attempting to buy out major chunks of Marianne Station, with her wanting to wipe the Lawson family out in order to benefit her company. Initially, Sandra only tells people that she wants to build a road through the “Sorry Place,” which is bad enough on its own.

Eventually, Territory reveals that Sandra Kirby has an even worse plan. She wants to use the “Sorry Place” to store nuclear waste from other mining projects, destroying the location. This involves using explosives to destroy most of the area, something that is successfully done in the Territory season 1 finale. Sadly, the “Sorry Place” is devastated at the end of Territory, something that may play a big role in season 2.