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COLLECTION · Series · 2016

Secret City

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.

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* 6.6 (137)DramaWarAustralia · United States
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Directors
Emma Freeman · Daniel Nettheim · Tony Krawitz
Creators
Steve Lewis · Chris Uhlmann
Countries
Australia · United States
Studios
showcase · FOX Showcase · Matchbox Pictures · Foxtel
Runtime
50–60 min/ep
Age rating
TV-MA
Release
05/06/2016
Score
6.6 / 10 (137)
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
Season 1
6 episodes · 2016

A student's protest leads to a government scandal that has personal and professional repercussions for one of Australia's toughest journalists.

A Donation to the Struggle
Episode 1. A Donation to the Struggle
2016-06-05 · 50 min

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…

The Watchers
Episode 2. The Watchers
2016-06-05 · 52 min

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…

Beware the Jabberwock
Episode 3. Beware the Jabberwock
2016-06-12 · 50 min

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…

Falling Hard
Episode 4. Falling Hard
2016-06-19 · 51 min

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.

Ghosts in the Machine
Episode 5. Ghosts in the Machine
2016-06-26 · 47 min

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.

The Light on the Hill
Episode 6. The Light on the Hill
2016-07-03 · 52 min

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…

Under the Eagle
Under the Eagle
6 episodes · 2019

Having left journalism behind, Harriet Dunkley strives to unravel a complex government conspiracy from the inside.

Run Little Rabbit
Episode 1. Run Little Rabbit
2019-03-04 · 52 min

Harriet Dunkley is out on parole and eager to leave the swamp of Canberra politics behind. But, before she can escape, she is ensnared in a cover-up with Catriona Bailey's fingerprints all over it.

The War Zone
Episode 2. The War Zone
2019-03-11 · 51 min

Harriet takes up an offer to work for a maverick MP, while Karen Koutoufides uncovers a link between the home explosion and suspicious phone calls between Bailey and the chief of defence.

Pale Horse
Episode 3. Pale Horse
2019-03-18 · 53 min

Prime Minister Garrity discovers the existence of a classified military program. Meanwhile, Harriet learns the truth of Mina's secret criminal activities.

Broken Bird
Episode 4. Broken Bird
2019-03-25 · 53 min

The US Secretary of Defence arrives in the capital for an unscheduled visit. Garrity seeks a private meeting with drone pilot Cal Treloar.

For Whom the Bell Tolls
Episode 5. For Whom the Bell Tolls
2019-04-01 · 48 min

A desperate Cal threatens Harriet, demanding a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Garrity.

Two Cheers for Democracy
Episode 6. Two Cheers for Democracy
2019-04-08 · 47 min

The dogs of war are circling in the corridors of power, urging a reluctant PM to retaliate against Pakistan. Can Harriet stop the march to war in time?

Cast by season
Anna Torv
Anna Torv
Harriet Dunkley
Dan Wyllie
Dan Wyllie
Mal Paxton
Justin Smith
Justin Smith
William Vaughn
Marcus Graham
Marcus Graham
Andrew Griffiths
Sacha Horler
Sacha Horler
Ludie Sypek
Jacki Weaver
Jacki Weaver
Catriona Bailey
Aleks Mikic
Aleks Mikic
Thomas Maher
Alan Dale
Alan Dale
Martin Toohey
Alex Dimitriades
Alex Dimitriades
Charles Dancer
Damon Herriman
Damon Herriman
Kim Gordon
Eugenia Yuan
Eugenia Yuan
Weng Meigui
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Matt Zeremes
Sean Brimmer
David Roberts
David Roberts
General McAuliffe
Jeanette Cronin
Jeanette Cronin
Mrs. Hobbs
Alice Chaston
Alice Chaston
Sabine Hobbs
Huw Higginson
Huw Higginson
Reardon
Sean Taylor
Sean Taylor
Wheeler
Ferdinand Hoang
Ferdinand Hoang
Ambassador Dhao
Benedict Samuel
Benedict Samuel
Felix Crawford
Kate Mulvany
Kate Mulvany
Ronnie
Miranda Tapsell
Miranda Tapsell
Sasha Rose
Gary Young
Gary Young
Zheng
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