The Newsreader (2021)

Drama

An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious bisexual reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their lives.

First Air Date: August 15, 2021
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 18
Rating: 7.5/10 (47 votes)

Cast: Anna Torv, Sam Reid, William McInnes, Michelle Lim Davidson, Marg Downey, Chum Ehelepola, Stephen Peacocke, Philippa Northeast

Network: ABC TV

Production: Werner Film Productions

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Seasons

Season 1

6 episodes

2021

Season 2

6 episodes

2023

Season 3

6 episodes

2025

Full Cast (9 people)

Anna Torv as Helen Norville
Sam Reid as Dale Jennings
William McInnes as Lindsay Cunningham
Michelle Lim Davidson as Noelene Kim
Marg Downey as Evelyn Walters
Chum Ehelepola as Dennis Tibb
Stephen Peacocke as Rob Rickards
Philippa Northeast as Kay Walters
Daniel Henshall as Bill McFarlane

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The Newsreader

The Newsreader

The Newsreader

The Newsreader

The Newsreader

3 seasons

An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious bisexual reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their lives.

An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious bisexual reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their lives.

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Werner Film Productions

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StatusEnded

TypeScripted

First Aired8/15/2021

Last Aired3/9/2025

Seasons3

Episodes18

LanguageEnglish

CountryAustralia

Creators & Crew

3

Seasons

18

Episodes

2021

First Aired

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Cast

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Anna Torv

as Helen Norville

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Sam Reid

as Dale Jennings

WM

William McInnes

as Lindsay Cunningham

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Michelle Lim Davidson

as Noelene Kim

MD

Marg Downey

as Evelyn Walters

CE

Chum Ehelepola

as Dennis Tibb

SP

Stephen Peacocke

as Rob Rickards

PN

Philippa Northeast

as Kay Walters

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Newsreader about?▾

An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious bisexual reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their l…

How many seasons does The Newsreader have?▾

3

How many episodes does The Newsreader have?▾

18

Is The Newsreader still running?▾

No, it ended in 2025.

When did The Newsreader first air?▾

August 15, 2021

Who created The Newsreader?▾

Michael Lucas

Who stars in The Newsreader?▾

Anna Torv, Sam Reid, William McInnes

What genre is The Newsreader?▾

Drama