

2019–2024 · ABC · Ended
When Alex Irving, a charismatic and contradictory Indigenous woman, is thrust into the national limelight after a horrific event, Australia's embattled Prime Minister Rachel Anderson, sees a publicity goldmine for her party. In a bold power play, she handpicks Alex for the Senate. But Alex wants to be more than just a political stunt: she wants to make a difference. So, when the Prime Minister's cynical calculations betray her, Alex sets out for revenge that will send the political establishment into meltdown.
Sunday at 20:30 (Australia/Sydney)
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S03E06 · Episode 6
2024-02-18
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Episode 1
2024-01-14 · 60 min
Episode 2
2024-01-21 · 60 min
Episode 3
2024-01-28 · 55 min
Episode 4
2024-02-04 · 60 min
Episode 5
2024-02-11 · 60 min
Episode 6
2024-02-18 · 60 min
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