The Newsreader
"The end of an era."
Release
15 Aug 2021Country
Language
EnglishProduction
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.
Plot
In the 1980s, an embattled anchorwoman and an ambitious reporter confront studio politics and their own desires as they navigate the cut-throat world of Australia's news media.
Cast
Ratings
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.
Seasons
3 Seasons
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Trailer
Three, Two, One…
In 1986, the cutthroat world of commercial television news throws ambitious reporter Dale and newsreader Helen together.
Episodes of Season 1
6 episodes
