The Best Episodes of The Newsreader Season 2

#1 Fan Favorite
8.4/10(218 votes)
#1 - A Model Daughter
S2:E510/8/2023
The News At Six is approached by Geoff and Evelyn's daughter Kay Walters, who offers her story of addiction for a price, plunging Helen and Dale into an ethical dilemma.
Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Niki Aken
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Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Niki Aken
8.2/10(217 votes)
#2 - Fireworks
S2:E610/15/2023
It's the biggest television event of the decade - Australia Day 1988, featuring a full re-enactment of the first fleet sailing into Sydney Harbour, ceremonies with Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and one of the biggest protests ever seen in Australia.
Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Michael Lucas
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Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Michael Lucas
8.1/10(219 votes)
#3 - The Hungry Truth
S2:E410/1/2023
As Australia's 1988 Bicentennial approaches, Helen is determined to interview a fiery Aboriginal activist. Meanwhile, Dale quietly plans an elaborate marriage proposal.
Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Adrian Russell Wills
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Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Adrian Russell Wills
8.0/10(215 votes)
#4 - Greed and Fear
S2:E39/24/2023
With international stock markets in freefall, Helen is plunged into crisis when a gossip columnist threatens to expose her troubled past. Feeling hunted, she turns to embattled CEO Charlie Tate for help.
Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Michael Lucas
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Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Michael Lucas
7.9/10(219 votes)
#5 - People Like You and Me
S2:E29/17/2023
The country is rocked by a shock mass shooting in the heart of Melbourne. When Helen races to air with confronting footage of the aftermath, she is seen as exploiting the tragedy, and public sentiment shifts against her.
Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Kim Ho
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Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Kim Ho
7.7/10(238 votes)
#6 - Decision 87
S2:E19/10/2023
It's one year on and Helen and Dale are now established as 'The Golden Couple of News'. It's Election Night 1987 - Hawke vs Howard. Competitor Geoff Walters is also making a well-publicised comeback on a rival network.
Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Michael Lucas
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Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Michael Lucas