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The Newsreader

“The end of an era.”

  • 2021 –2025
  • Ended
  • TV-MA

★ 7.4 TMDB Rating · 58 votes

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.

Created by
Michael Lucas
Seasons
3
Episodes
18
First aired
Aug 15, 2021
Networks
ABC TV
Original language
English
Origin
Australia

Cast of The Newsreader

  • Portrait of Anna Torv

    Anna Torv

    Helen Norville

  • Portrait of Sam Reid

    Sam Reid

    Dale Jennings

  • Portrait of William McInnes

    William McInnes

    Lindsay Cunningham

  • Portrait of Michelle Lim Davidson

    Michelle Lim Davidson

    Noelene Kim

  • Portrait of Marg Downey

    Marg Downey

    Evelyn Walters

  • Portrait of Chum Ehelepola

    Chum Ehelepola

    Dennis Tibb

  • Portrait of Stephen Peacocke

    Stephen Peacocke

    Rob Rickards

  • Portrait of Philippa Northeast

    Philippa Northeast

    Kay Walters

  • Portrait of Daniel Henshall

    Daniel Henshall

    Bill McFarlane

Where to Stream The Newsreader by Country

United States
Streaming on Philo, AMC+, Spectrum On Demand
United Kingdom
Streaming on Netflix, BBC iPlayer
India
Streaming on Netflix
Canada
Streaming on AMC+
Australia
Streaming on ABC iviewRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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Seasons

  • Poster for Season 1 of The Newsreader

    Season 1

    Aug 15, 2021

    6 episodes

    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.

  • Poster for Season 2 of The Newsreader

    Season 2

    Sep 10, 2023

    6 episodes

    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...

  • Poster for Season 3 of The Newsreader

    Season 3

    Feb 2, 2025

    6 episodes

    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.

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