When the breaking news is behind the camera.
本剧以一间电视新闻编辑室的混乱世界为背景。故事从1986年讲起，哈雷彗星人人必看，艾滋病危机正在蔓延，挑战者号的爆炸震惊了世界。在这样的新闻世界中，新闻播音员Helen Norville (Anna Torv饰) 决心建立自己的信誉，而她的同事Dale Jennings (Sam Reid饰)则渴望成为一名新闻播音员。
新闻播音员 (季节 2)
Decision 87 (集 1) 8.5
编剧: Michael Lucas
播出日期: 2023-09-10
运行时间: 52 min
概述: It's one year on and Helen and Dale are now established as 'The Golden Couple of News'. It's Election Night 1987 - Hawke vs Howard. Competitor Geoff Walters is also making a well-publicised comeback on a rival network.
People Like You and Me (集 2) 10.0
编剧: Kim Ho
播出日期: 2023-09-17
运行时间: 54 min
概述: The country is rocked by a shock mass shooting in the heart of Melbourne. When Helen races to air with confronting footage of the aftermath, she is seen as exploiting the tragedy, and public sentiment shifts against her.
Greed and Fear (集 3) 9.0
编剧: Michael Lucas
播出日期: 2023-09-24
运行时间: 51 min
概述: With international stock markets in freefall, Helen is plunged into crisis when a gossip columnist threatens to expose her troubled past. Feeling hunted, she turns to embattled CEO Charlie Tate for help.
The Hungry Truth (集 4) 9.0
编剧: Adrian Russell Wills
播出日期: 2023-10-01
运行时间: 51 min
概述: As Australia's 1988 Bicentennial approaches, Helen is determined to interview a fiery Aboriginal activist. Meanwhile, Dale quietly plans an elaborate marriage proposal.
A Model Daughter (集 5) 9.0
编剧: Niki Aken
播出日期: 2023-10-08
运行时间: 56 min
概述: The News At Six is approached by Geoff and Evelyn's daughter Kay Walters, who offers her story of addiction for a price, plunging Helen and Dale into an ethical dilemma.
Fireworks (集 6)
编剧: Michael Lucas
播出日期: 2023-10-15
运行时间: 60 min
概述: It's the biggest television event of the decade - Australia Day 1988, featuring a full re-enactment of the first fleet sailing into Sydney Harbour, ceremonies with Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and one of the biggest protests ever seen in Australia.
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