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When Alex Irving (Deborah Mailman), a charismatic and contradictory Indigenous woman, is thrust into the national limelight after a horrific event, Australia’s embattled Prime Minister Rachel Anderson (Rachel Griffiths) sees a publicity goldmine for her party. In a bold power play, she handpicks Alex for the Senate. But Alex wants to be more than just a political stunt: she wants to make a difference. 2019 AACTA Award Winner of Best Drama Series, Best Lead Actress In A Television Drama, Best Guest Or Supporting Actress In A Television Drama.

2019 · 50m

Starring Deborah Mailman, Rachel Griffiths, Rob Collins

Director Rachel Perkins

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Fearless Indigenous senator Alex Irving finds herself at the centre of media attention after a shocking event, then must deal with betrayal inside the government.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Alex proves she is an asset, brokering a deal between native titleholders and the government; JC resorts to hitchhiking to try and meet Alex.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Alex's determination to get a fair deal for the community holds up legislation critical to national security and ignites fury in the party room.
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

At home for Jan's funeral, a grieving Alex is struck by the knowledge that the Prime Minister has betrayed her and the community. After learning the extent of the deception, she resolves to return to Canberra and fight back.
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

Back in Canberra, Alex and the prime minister play a game of political cat-and-mouse. The only person that can help Alex is JC, who gets spooked before they can meet.
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

Alex declares war on her party in her pursuit of justice for JC. She constructs a plan in the face of the PM's double dealings that could have catastrophic consequences for the government.

Total Control, The Complete Series

Manhunt
Press
Drops of God
The Newsreader
The Good Fight
Scandal
Operation Buffalo
Janet King
Wentworth

Deborah Mailman

Alex Irving
Rachel Griffiths

Rachel Anderson
Anthony Hayes

Damien Bauer
William McInnes

Laurie Martin
Aaron Pedersen

Tom Campbell Jr
Rob Collins

Charlie Irving
Wesley Patten

Eddie Irving
Wayne Blair

Paul Murphy
Steph Tisdell

Joely McKinnon
Harry Greenwood

Leo Jacobs
Huw Higginson

Peter Solomon

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Season 1

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When Alex Irving (Deborah Mailman), a charismatic and contradictory Indigenous woman, is thrust into the national limelight after a horrific event, Australia’s embattled Prime Minister Rachel Anderson (Rachel Griffiths) sees a publicity goldmine for her party. In a bold power play, she handpicks Alex for the Senate. But Alex wants to be more than just a political stunt: she wants to make a difference. 2019 AACTA Award Winner of Best Drama Series, Best Lead Actress In A Television Drama, Best Guest Or Supporting Actress In A Television Drama.

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