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Season 2 – The Newsreader

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In the cutthroat world of a commercial TV news, 1986, ambitious reporter Dale Jennings and notoriously “difficult” news star Helen Norville find themselves paired together. Covering an extraordinary chain of news events from the Challenger Disaster, to Halley’s Comet, to the AIDS crisis, Dale and Helen’s personal and professional lives begin to intertwine. This is a story of a grand, unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change.
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Nina Metz Chicago Tribune Aug 13, 2025
4/4
The ’80s details, especially when it comes to wardrobe and hair, are bang on without being over-the-top or camp. It’s a snapshot that feels wonderfully alive and relevant to this moment. Go to Full Review Carol Midgley The Times (UK) Nov 10, 2023
4/5
Anna Torv makes a far more convincing journalist than Jennifer Aniston or Reese Witherspoon. The Newsreader is simply better written. Go to Full Review Jasper Rees Daily Telegraph (UK) Nov 10, 2023
4/5
Ravenous story-hound Helen remains the show’s moral and magnetic core – so much so that she often occludes Reid’s Dale. Go to Full Review Stephen A. Russell ScreenHub Dec 21, 2023
This 80s-set big hair and bigger drama series from the ABC [...] left us hanging for season three after upending the board in classic cliff-hanger fashion. Go to Full Review Charlotte Harrison Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies Nov 22, 2023
A classy and criminally underseen drama... Go to Full Review Andrew Murray The Upcoming Nov 7, 2023
4/5
Bolstered by sensational performances from the central cast, Newsreader’s second season delivers another thoughtful examination of the media through the lens of an enthralling period drama. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Edward L @Glyndower Nov 16, 2025 Excellent '80s period piece, well-written and acted and so much better than the American ' The Morning Show' mostly because it does not involve the talentless Jennifer Anniston. See more Michael B. @KVD1969 Oct 8, 2025 In 1987, Helen Norville and Dale Jennings return to the newsroom as a celebrated on-air duo, but their off-screen relationship is strained by fame and ambition. As the network faces scandals, shifting politics, and the rise of 24-hour news, both must fight to protect their integrity and each other. In a world driven by image and influence, truth becomes their most dangerous story. See more L. F @RT68678650 Sep 26, 2025 Series 2 does not disappoint!! Fantastic show which manages to say so much while simply focusing on good storytelling and well-rounded characters. Brilliantly done! See more Andrei D @RT74856639 Feb 12, 2025 Leans a little too much on the soap elements but has some very good moments and connections See more A V P @RT27433325 Jan 28, 2025 Awesome show but USA cannot see Season 2 😡 See more Em P @RT48406910 Oct 28, 2024 One of the best series I have seen in recent years and, by far the best Australia drama ever The quality of each chapter, the risks that its arguments take, fearlessly on modern clichés, and the fast-paced rhythm that allows for character amazing arcs. Always developing in a brillant plot twist in every episode. A dramatic quality with a entertaining story! A masterpiece like Succession but made by Aussies... See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Michael Lucas

Creator

Anna Torv

Helen Norville

Sam Reid

Dale Jennings

Chai Hansen

Actor

Stephen Peacocke

Actor

Maria Angelico

Cheryl Ricci

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 10, 2023 Decision 87 Dale and Helen anchor Election '87 as rival Geoff returns. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 17, 2023 People Like You and Me Coverage of a mass shooting in Clifton Hill sparks backlash. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 19, 2023 Greed and Fear With international stock markets in free fall, Helen experiences a crisis as a gossip columnist threatens to expose her troubled past; feeling hunted, she turns to embattled CEO Charlie Tate for help. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 19, 2023 The Hungry Truth A telethon protest thrusts an Aboriginal activist into the spotlight. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 19, 2023 A Model Daughter Geoff and Evelyn's daughter Kay Walters approaches The News at Six, offering her story of addiction for a price, plunging Helen and Dale into an ethical dilemma. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 21, 2023 Fireworks As Dale hosts coverage of Australia Day 1988, in one of the longest broadcasts of the decade, both he and Helen hit personal and professional crossroads. Details

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Season Info

Director
Emma Freeman
Creator
Michael Lucas
Executive Producer
Joanna Werner, Stuart Menzies, Sally Riley, Brett Sleigh, Emma Freeman
Screenwriter
Michael Lucas
Network
The Roku Channel
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date
Sep 10, 2023
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