The Newsreader S2E2 — People Like You and Me

7.9

The Newsreader•Season 2•Episode 2

People Like You and Me

7.9/10 · 226 votesSep 17, 202354 min

Ranked #5 of 6 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byEmma Freeman

Written byKim Ho

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Decision 87

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People Like You and Me

Greed and Fear

The Hungry Truth

A Model Daughter

Fireworks

Cast11

Anna Torv

Helen Norville

Sam Reid

Dale Jennings

William McInnes

Lindsay Cunningham

Michelle Lim Davidson

Noelene Kim

Marg Downey

Evelyn Walters

Chum Ehelepola

Dennis Tibb

Stephen Peacocke

Rob Rickards

Philippa Northeast

Kay Walters

Rory Fleck-Byrne

Gerry Carroll

Daniel Gillies

Charlie Tate

Robert Taylor

Geoff Walters

Crew2

Emma Freeman

Director

Kim Ho

Writer

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Episode Summary

"People Like You and Me" is episode 2 of The Newsreader season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 226 votes, ranking #5 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Emma Freeman and written by Kim Ho, it aired on September 17, 2023.

Next: E3 · Greed and Fear Best of Season 2