Political options and theatrics go hand-in-hand in this part of the world and, based on the trailer following the unveiling of the 1 Territory Party last week, the battle for Katherine is shaping up as having all the elements of a Hollywood blockbuster.

And the candidates have not even been announced yet.

While it remains to be seen which names will appear on the ballot paper in 2016, it is likely that voters will have at least four or five options when they elect the next Member for Katherine.

The most interesting addition to the line-up will be the candidate waving the 1 Territory Party flag, following president Bradeon Earley’s assertion that the fledgling party plans to shake up how the business of government is done in the NT.

Stating a-matter-of-factly that parliamentarians have no place “being pissed” while representing Territorians has ensured that, not only is the upcoming campaign likely to receive anything less than an MA15+ rating, but that the party will be the darling of voters frustrated by traditional political perspectives.

Punchy one-liners aside, any candidate planning to fight for one of the safest seats in the Territory next year - irrespective of whether are independent or the mouthpiece of a party - needs to ensure the betterment of the Katherine community is their impetus for doing so.

One thing is for sure: Katherinites are going to need more popcorn before the votes are tallied and the credits roll in 2016.