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The Newsreader•Season 3•Episode 5

On the Brink

8.2/10 · 158 votesMar 2, 202554 min

Ranked #3 of 6 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

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As Public Eye reaches number one, Helen is blindsided by a front-page article revealing her history of mental health struggles and institutionalisation. As she considers how to respond, she focusses her energy on a special report about the mental health system.

Directed byEmma Freeman

Written byMichael Lucas, Niki Aken

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Seasons3

All 1 2 3

Season 3 Episodes6

E1 7.8

Night of Nights

E2 7.9

A New Era

E3 8.4

Behind The Front Line

E4 7.6

One Team, All Brothers

E5 8.2Now viewing

On the Brink

E6 8.4

The Fall

Cast9

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

Daniel Henshall

Bill McFarlane

Crew3

Emma Freeman

Director

Michael Lucas

Writer

Niki Aken

Writer

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Episode Summary

"On the Brink" is episode 5 of The Newsreader season 3. It scored 8.2/10 from 158 votes, ranking #3 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Emma Freeman and written by Michael Lucas, Niki Aken, it aired on March 2, 2025.

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