The Newsreader Poster

The Newsreader

The end of an era.

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.

  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: en
  • In Production: No
  • Number of Seasons: 3
  • Number of Episodes: 18
  • First Air Date: 2021-08-15

Seasons

Season 1 Poster

Season 1: Season 1

Air Date: 2021-08-15

Episode Count: 6

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.

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Season 2: Season 2

Air Date: 2023-09-10

Episode Count: 6

A year on from the events of series one, we meet Helen and Dale, now established as ‘The Golden Couple of News’. To the outside world, they present a glowing image of success and romance... but the truth is more complex. As 1987 rolls along, global stocks will soar and crash, Australia will prepare to celebrate its Bicentennial year, and Helen and Dale grapple with who they really want to be in life - and whether that path can be together...

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Season 3: Season 3

Air Date: 2025-02-02

Episode Count: 6

After achieving their dreams, Dale reigns as 'King of News' and Helen's fearless reporting earns her acclaim. But when a cynical network move pits the former lovers against each other, their bond will be tested like never before.