TV series

Secret City

Name: Secret City
Released: 2016
Cast: Anna Torv, Justin Smith, Marcus Graham, Aleks Mikic, Laura Gordon

2016–2019· 2 seasons· 60 min episodesTV-MA★ 6.6Ended

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Synopsis

Beneath the placid facade of Canberra, amidst rising tension between China and America, senior political journalist Harriet Dunkley uncovers a secret city of interlocked conspiracies, putting innocent lives in danger including her own.

Themes

journalist based on novel or book australia politics conspiracy political thriller

Episodes

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E1 A Donation to the StruggleNext upJun 5, 2016 · 50 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
Political journalist Harriet Dunkley sees the gutted body of a young man washed up on the lakeshore she suspects a conspiracy and determines that, whatever the personal or professional cost, she must pursue a story that could overturn everything Australians believe about our Government and our place in the world.
Guest stars: Mekhi Phifer (Ambassador Moreton), Anni Finsterer (Rear Admiral Hartzig), Timothy Parsons (Max Dalgety), Laura Brent (Dr. Crick), Duncan Fellows (Caucasian ASIO Guard), Brenna Harding (Cassie)
E2 The WatchersJun 5, 2016 · 52 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
One person Harriet has questioned in pursuit of her story is dead, another is missing. The conspiracy may be hidden deep, but it involves those who are powerful, ruthless and with a great deal at stake, but Harriet won’t stop no matter how deadly her quest becomes. In this game no-one is pure, but are their machinations politics as usual or do they cover something darker? Now, as Harriet continues her search for the truth, someone closer to her inner circle is found murdered.
Guest stars: Mekhi Phifer (Ambassador Moreton), Anni Finsterer (Rear Admiral Hartzig), Timothy Parsons (Max Dalgety), Laura Brent (Dr. Crick), Duncan Fellows (Caucasian ASIO Guard), Brenna Harding (Cassie)
E3 Beware the JabberwockJun 12, 2016 · 50 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
A shocking murder leaves Harriet shattered but angry. Australian intelligence agencies are determined to shut down the story, however, Harriet has been deliberately left a clue that only she will understand and as she pursues the trail of secrets, finds the pieces of several different puzzles forming a larger picture. People she should be able to trust are revealed as determined enemies but she discovers an unlikely ally.
Guest stars: Timothy Parsons (Max Dalgety), Laura Brent (Dr. Crick), Duncan Fellows (Caucasian ASIO Guard), Brenna Harding (Cassie), Ron Falk (Les Gordon)
E4 Falling HardJun 19, 2016 · 51 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
A sophisticated cyber attack cripples Australia's air traffic control for 13 terrifying minutes. All the evidence points to China seeking vengeance for their dead sailor.
Guest stars: Mekhi Phifer (Ambassador Moreton), Anni Finsterer (Rear Admiral Hartzig), Duncan Fellows (Caucasian ASIO Guard), Brenna Harding (Cassie), Charles Wu (Qui), Ron Falk (Les Gordon)
E5 Ghosts in the MachineJun 26, 2016 · 47 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Determined to become hunter rather than prey, Harriet convinces ASIO agent Charles Dancer to pursue her attacker and the murderer while she investigates how a Chinese assassin can operate in Australia with apparent impunity.
Guest stars: Mekhi Phifer (Ambassador Moreton), Anni Finsterer (Rear Admiral Hartzig), Timothy Parsons (Max Dalgety), Laura Brent (Dr. Crick), Duncan Fellows (Caucasian ASIO Guard), Brenna Harding (Cassie), Charles Wu (Qui), Benjamin Wang (Chinese Guard #1)
E6 The Light on the HillJul 3, 2016 · 52 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Harriet’s story on missing Chinese dissidents may have embarrassed Beijing into returning Sabine Hobbs to Canberra, but the connections to Australian intelligence and the murder remain hidden. The path she chooses will blow apart the plans of everyone – Bailey, Toohey and Paxton.
Guest stars: Mekhi Phifer (Ambassador Moreton), Anni Finsterer (Rear Admiral Hartzig), Timothy Parsons (Max Dalgety), Laura Brent (Dr. Crick)