
Total Control
Creator Darren Dale, Rachel Griffiths · Channel ABC TV · Starring Deborah Mailman, Rachel Griffiths, Rob Collins
A local Indigenous politician is recruited to the senate by the Australian Prime Minister after a contentious video goes viral.
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Episodes
- Episode 1: Episode 1October 13, 2019 · 51 minA fearless Indigenous senator, barely weeks into her political career in Canberra, and betrayed at the highest level, must seek redemption and settle a score against the party, and the Prime Minister of Australia.
- Episode 2: Episode 2October 20, 2019 · 48 minAlex proves her worth to the government, brokering a difficult deal between native title holder and the government. Meanwhile JC hitch-hikes across the country in an effort to meet Alex.
- Episode 3: Episode 3October 27, 2019 · 48 minAs Alex works around the clock to get the community's deal before the Senate, there is opposition within the party and the PM barely holds onto her leadership. With JC almost in reach, Alex is faced with a tragedy at home.
- Episode 4: Episode 4November 3, 2019 · 50 minAlex is struck low by grief and the betrayal of her and the community. When she discovers the extent of the PM's deception, she resolves to return to Canberra. But this time she won't be playing by the rules.
- Episode 5: Episode 5November 10, 2019 · 46 minBack in Canberra, Alex and the PM embark on a game of political cat and mouse. Alex knows the only person who can help her now is JC, but when they finally arrange to meet, JC gets spooked and runs.
- Episode 6: Episode 6November 17, 2019 · 50 minIn pursuit of justice for JC, Alex declares war on her party. Faced with the PM's double dealing, she engineers a plan that could have catastrophic consequences for the government.
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Credits
- Deborah MailmanAlex Irving · 18 episodes
- Rachel GriffithsRachel Anderson · 18 episodes · Creator
- Rob CollinsCharlie Irving · 18 episodes
- Anthony HayesDamien Bauer · 18 episodes
- Wesley PattenEddie Irving · 18 episodes
- Huw HigginsonPeter Solomon · 18 episodes
- Darren DaleCreator
- Miranda DearCreator
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 50 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- October 13, 2019
- LAST AIRED
- February 18, 2024
- PRODUCTION COMPANY
- Blackfella Films
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