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The Newsreader S2E1 — Decision 87
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The Newsreader•Season 2•Episode 1

Decision 87

7.7/10 · 244 votesSep 10, 202352 min

Ranked #6 of 6 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

Discussion

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.

Directed byEmma Freeman
Written byMichael Lucas

Seasons3

Season 2 Episodes6

Cast11

Anna Torv

Anna Torv

Helen Norville

Sam Reid

Sam Reid

Dale Jennings

William McInnes

William McInnes

Lindsay Cunningham

Michelle Lim Davidson

Michelle Lim Davidson

Noelene Kim

Marg Downey

Marg Downey

Evelyn Walters

Chum Ehelepola

Chum Ehelepola

Dennis Tibb

Stephen Peacocke

Stephen Peacocke

Rob Rickards

Philippa Northeast

Philippa Northeast

Kay Walters

Rory Fleck-Byrne

Rory Fleck-Byrne

Gerry Carroll

Daniel Gillies

Daniel Gillies

Charlie Tate

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Geoff Walters

Crew2

E

Emma Freeman

Director

M

Michael Lucas

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Decision 87" is episode 1 of The Newsreader season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 244 votes, ranking #6 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Emma Freeman and written by Michael Lucas, it aired on September 10, 2023.