TV series

Total Control

Name: Total Control
Released: 2019
Cast: Deborah Mailman, Rachel Griffiths, Rob Collins, Wayne Blair, Anthony Hayes

2019–2024· 3 seasons· 50 min episodes★ 5.8Ended

On ABC TV — From Blackfella Films

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Synopsis

A local Indigenous politician is recruited to the senate by the Australian Prime Minister after a contentious video goes viral.

Themes

australian politics

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upOct 13, 2019 · 51 min
Synopsis
A fearless Indigenous senator, barely weeks into her political career in Canberra, and betrayed at the highest level, must seek redemption and settle a score against the party, and the Prime Minister of Australia.
Guest stars: William McInnes (Laurie Martin), Trisha Morton-Thomas (Jan Irving), Rhys Muldoon (Interviewer), Mia Evans (Young Woman), Ashlee Lollback (Dying Woman), Michelle Collins (Council Worker), Jeremy Fernandez (Newsreader), Lorna Dunkley (Newsreader)
E2 Episode 2Oct 20, 2019 · 48 min
Synopsis
Alex proves her worth to the government, brokering a difficult deal between native title holder and the government. Meanwhile JC hitch-hikes across the country in an effort to meet Alex.
Guest stars: Robert Mammone (Bill), Aaron Pedersen (Tom Campbell Jnr), Trisha Morton-Thomas (Jan Irving), Pearl Eatts (Gladys Gibson), Gibson John (Tom Campbell Snr), Nicholas Hammond (Mitch Rumboldt), Luke Chaplain (Shop Attendant), Paul Harper-Green (Bill)
E3 Episode 3Oct 27, 2019 · 48 min
Synopsis
As Alex works around the clock to get the community's deal before the Senate, there is opposition within the party and the PM barely holds onto her leadership. With JC almost in reach, Alex is faced with a tragedy at home.
Guest stars: William McInnes (Laurie Martin), Aaron Pedersen (Tom Campbell Jnr), Trisha Morton-Thomas (Jan Irving), Rose Riley (Daphne Howard), Joslin Eatts (Brumby Dibby), Frederick Hill (Brumby Dibby Carer), Rebecca Massey (Sharon), Andrew Keenan (News Reporter)
E4 Episode 4Nov 3, 2019 · 50 min
Synopsis
Alex is struck low by grief and the betrayal of her and the community. When she discovers the extent of the PM's deception, she resolves to return to Canberra. But this time she won't be playing by the rules.
Guest stars: Aaron Pedersen (Tom Campbell Jnr), Trisha Morton-Thomas (Jan Irving), Sacha Horler (Kelly Campbell), Luke Carroll (Rob), Tony Barry (Phillip Anderson), Pinky Johnson (Patsy), Jessica Saras (Young Woman in Car), Yvonne Rae (Woman in Beanie)
E5 Episode 5Nov 10, 2019 · 46 min
Synopsis
Back in Canberra, Alex and the PM embark on a game of political cat and mouse. Alex knows the only person who can help her now is JC, but when they finally arrange to meet, JC gets spooked and runs.
Guest stars: William McInnes (Laurie Martin), Aaron Pedersen (Tom Campbell Jnr), Sacha Horler (Kelly Campbell), Hamish Michael (Kosta), Ian Stenlake (Journalist), Aaron Tsindos (Policeman), Yalin Ozucelik (TV Interviewer), Andrea Bornstein (Reporter)
E6 Episode 6Nov 17, 2019 · 50 min
Synopsis
In pursuit of justice for JC, Alex declares war on her party. Faced with the PM's double dealing, she engineers a plan that could have catastrophic consequences for the government.
Guest stars: William McInnes (Laurie Martin), Hamish Michael (Kosta), Celia Ireland (Tracey Helliar), David Roberts (Kevin Cartwright), Adele Perovic (Jillian Morell), James Sweeny (Christopher Bingham), Bee Cruse (Jade), Graham Gall (Speaker of the House of Representatives)