Marta Dusseldorp (A Place to Call Home, Jack Irish) returns as senior crown prosecutor Janet King in this enthralling Australian legal drama. Still devastated by the unsolved murder of her partner, Ash, two years earlier, she's tasked with heading a royal commission into serious firearm crime. As she comes closer to finding the killer who tore her family apart, she makes herself a target. 8 episodes, 7 ¾ hrs, 3 DVDs, SDH. Mature audiences.
Episodes
The Invisible Wound
A recent murder is the latest in over a dozen committed with illegal handguns in the last 15 months and the Attorney-General assigns Janet to a Royal Commission to investigate the crimes with Owen, Richard, Lina and Andy assisting her. Janet is also dealing with Ash's murder.
Here and Now
Janet experiences personal trouble with Ash's sister, while the Commission thinks people know more about the shooting than they're willing to admit. Someone offers to provide information about the illegal handguns in exchange for immunity but winds up in a predicament of their own.
In Plain Sight
Janet requests that Bianca be a part of an undercover operation, and asks Richard to help her with her case against Ash's sister.
The Smoking Gun
Richard nearly blows Bianca's cover, and a raid uncovers fridges stuffed with handguns.
Apprehended Violence
Richard supervises the federal police disarming while others visit a council meeting and witness an interesting altercation. A judge makes a ruling in Janet's favor, but then her iPad is stolen. Corruption officers begin an investigation and Janet gets pressure to deliver a report. Andy is recognized as a police officer and is fired upon.
The Thaw
Bianca saves Andy's life while more guns are found and DNA evidence provides some much needed proof. A pregnancy is announced and a tryst develops and another liaison is discovered. An anagram reveals a new truth.
The Heart of It
An interview reveals further truths, and Janet is encouraged to resign prior to the SCC investigation. Janet's iPad is returned and Richard tells her that once the Commission is over he plans to do his bar exams. Janet announces she is suspending the Commission after asking Owen and Bianca to set a trap.
The Long Goodbye
Janet & Owen witness the sale of the handguns to a biker gang. A killer with a loaned gun now plans to target Janet.
Details
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 463 minutes
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 3
Language: English
Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: NR. Contains strong language, violence, sexual situations, and nudity.
Cast
Marta Dusseldorp, Andrea Demetriades, Peter Kowitz, Christopher Morris
Press
"Absorbing legal drama" - The Globe and Mail (Canada)
"Intriguing and pacy...Marta Dusseldorp is again faultless in the title role" - Sunshine Coast Sunday (Australia)
"Seriously compelling viewing" - TV Week (Australia)
"Gripping" - The Daily Telegraph (Australia)
Awards
Australian Film Institute, AACTA Award Winner for Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama (Marta Dusseldorp, 2015)
Australian Film Institute, AACTA Award Nomination for Best Cinematography in Television (2015)
Australian Film Institute, AACTA Award Nomination for Best Television Drama Series (2015)
Logie Awards, Silver Logie Award Nomination for Most Outstanding Actress (Marta Dusseldorp, 2015)
Logie Awards, Silver Logie Award Nomination for Most Outstanding Drama Series (2015)