Name: The Newsreader
Released: 2021-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Anna Torv, Sam Reid, William McInnes

TV Show · Drama · Romance

The Newsreader Season 2 travels from election night 1987, through the shocks of the Hoddle Street shootings and the Stock Market Crash, the complexity of the heroin crisis, towards the protest and pageantry of the 1988 Bicentenary. As a nation grapples with its identity, its past and future, Helen and Dale reach a crossroads.

2021 · 54m

Starring Anna Torv, Sam Reid, William McInnes

Director Emma Freeman

EPISODE 1

Three Two One

In 1986, ambitious reporter Dale dreams of landing the most prized role on commercial TV, newsreader. But Helen, the networks first female newsreader, struggles against her reputation as difficult.
EPISODE 2

Once in a Lifetime

Helen and Dale's new alliance has become the talk of the office as they cover the much-hyped return of Halley's Comet. The closer Dale draws to Helen, the more he finds himself thrust into the spotlight.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

When news breaks of Lindy Chamberlain's imminent release from prison, Helen, Dale, and cameraman Tim fly to Darwin, but they face fierce competition as they fight to land the 'interview of the century'.
EPISODE 4

A Step Closer to the Madness

Helen is deeply apprehensive about meeting Dales mother, while Dale gets lumbered with Royal Wedding puff pieces. However, their everyday concerns are suddenly thrown aside when a bomb goes off on Russell Street.
EPISODE 5

No More Lies

Dale's career and his relationship with Helen couldn't be any better, until his prized interview with an HIV-positive mother goes horribly wrong. In the eye of a media storm, buried secrets come to light.
EPISODE 6

Meltdown

Dale visits Helen's house to attempt a reconciliation, but finds his belongings on the doorstep. After a frosty few days of avoiding each other, work forces them back together.