TV series

The Newsreader

The end of an era.

2021★ 7.5 · 51Ended3 seasonsDrama

Overview

An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious bisexual reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their lives.

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Cast

Anna Torv
as Helen Norville

Sam Reid
as Dale Jennings

William McInnes
as Lindsay Cunningham

Michelle Lim Davidson
as Noelene Kim

Marg Downey
as Evelyn Walters

Chum Ehelepola
as Dennis Tibb

Stephen Peacocke
as Rob Rickards

Philippa Northeast
as Kay Walters

Daniel Henshall
as Bill McFarlane

Seasons

Season 1

Set in 1986, the show follows the unlikely bond between a young TV reporter and a 'difficult' female newsreader as they cover events such as the shock of the Challenger explosion, the hype of Halley's Comet and complexities of the AIDS crisis.

Episodes: 6

Season 2

A year on from the events of series one, we meet Helen and Dale, now established as ‘The Golden Couple of News’. To the outside world, they present a glowing image of success and romance... but the truth is more complex. As 1987 rolls along, global stocks will soar and crash, Australia will prepare to celebrate its Bicentennial year, and Helen and Dale grapple with who they really want to be in life - and whether that path can be together...

Episodes: 6

Season 3

After achieving their dreams, Dale reigns as 'King of News' and Helen's fearless reporting earns her acclaim. But when a cynical network move pits the former lovers against each other, their bond will be tested like never before.

Episodes: 6

Information

Community

7.5/ 10

51 TMDB votes

7.5

Created by: Michael Lucas

First air date: 2021-08-15

Show status: Ended

Genres

Drama

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