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
1. Episode 1
A 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.
2. Episode 2
Alex 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.
3. Episode 3
As 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.
4. Episode 4
Alex 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.
5. Episode 5
Back 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.
6. Episode 6
In 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.
Cast & Crew
Deborah Mailman
Alex Irving
Rachel Griffiths
Rachel Anderson
Rob Collins
Charlie Irving
Wayne Blair
Paul Murphy
Anthony Hayes
Damien Bauer
Wesley Patten
Eddie Irving
Huw Higginson
Peter Solomon
Steph Tisdell
Joely McKinnon
