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8 Episodes 2014 - 2014
Episode 1
Thu, Feb 27, 201456 mins
Janet King (Marta Dusseldorp) returns from a year's maternity leave determined to prove she still has her edge, but finds a very different Department of Public Prosecutions. Under growing political pressure, director Tony Gillies (Peter Kowitz) has formed an uneasy alliance with his police counterpart, Chief Superintendent Jack Rizzoli (Vince Colosimo), and Janet's pre-eminence as Senior Crown Prosecutor is threatened by rising star Owen Ramsey (Damian Walshe-Howling), a former police prosecutor, willing to cut corners to win high-profile cases. When Janet falters in her first case against sexual predator Alex Mareno, (Darren Gilshenan), she pulls out all stops to convict high ranking police officer Steven Blakely (John Howard) for the assisted suicide of his terminally ill wife. When the case against Blakely escalates into a terrible murder, Janet, her DPP solicitors and the police are propelled into a series of investigations and court actions that, week by week, reveal a complex web of corruption and conspiracy until the first two seemingly unconnected cases collide in a shocking reveal that shakes the police, judiciary and the government to their core. Under intense scrutiny from Jack Rizzoli and his political masters and with the traditional institutions of justice compromised, prosecuting the case becomes a dangerous battle of strategy and betrayal where no one can be trusted and no tactic is off limits. Finding the truth will threaten Janet's career, her young family, and ultimately her life.
Episode 2
56 mins
Janet is consumed with guilt over Steven Blakely's apparent suicide. Detective Campbell puts together a persuasive case that he was murdered by a woman harbouring anger at Blakely from many years ago. Erin and Owen are preoccupied with a bikie murder.
Episode 3
57 mins
Diane finally breaks down and makes a statement but does not admit guilt. A strange development in the Moreno case intertwines with Diane's involvement in the Blakely case. Erin deals with traumatic flashbacks and deliberates whether to testify in court, which could put her life in danger.
Episode 4
57 mins
Andy questions Danny Novak after he is seen on surveillance with Blakely on the day he went missing. Richard takes it upon himself to look out for Danny's daughter, Tatum. Lina attends compulsory psychological counseling as part of working for the Department of Public Prosecutions.
Episode 5
53 mins
A media scandal sweeps through the department when King and Erin are accused of having an affair, and the judge from the Moreno case is brought in to investigate. After a terrifying experience, Ash and the babies leave home for their safety.
Episode 6
57 mins
King insists that Moreno is involved in Blakely's murder, but Andy urges her to be more prudent with charging him. So King hones in on Blakely's daughter, Maya, to gain more information about Moreno. Lina attempts to resign, but Tony refuses to allow it. With Ash and the kids still in hiding, King misses her family.
Episode 7
57 mins
A sudden death, a false suspect and a shocking revelation from the witness box all conspire to block Janet's desperate search for the truth. With: Jeanette Cronin as Tracey Samuels, Akos Armont as Drew Blakely, Harriet Dyer as Maya Blakely, Andrew McFarlane as Keith Nelson, Lewis Fitz-Gerald as David Sinclair, Doug Scroope as Judge Perry, Tiriel Mora as Judge Granville Renmark, Giuseppe Leone as Foreperson, Caz Prescott as Journo #1, Kallan Richards as Police Constable.
Episode 8
57 mins
Blakely's killer is finally revealed, but Janet discovers there's someone higher up pulling the strings - someone powerful and very close - the same person she finds herself in an isolated place with - With: Indiana Evans as Tatum Novak, Jeanette Cronin as Tracey Samuels, Akos Armont as Drew Blakely, Harriet Dyer as Maya Blakely, Marcus Graham as Danny Novak, Sonia Todd as Gail Jones, Darren Gilshenan as Alex Moreno, Tahnee Stroet as Mrs Moreno, Lewis Fitz-Gerald as David Sinclair, Andrew McFarlane as Keith Nelson, Blazey Best as Lynda Searle, Doug Scroope as Judge Perry, Noel Hodda as Magistrate Hansford, Glenn Millanta as Detective #1, Kase Nayel as Detective #2, Michael Duncan as Detective #3, Peter Adams as Tim Clarke, Giuseppe Leone as Foreperson, Raymond Farley as Priest, Brooklyn and Amelia Flores as Emma King Larsson, Cooper and Jake O'Brien as Liam King Larsson, Maria Theodore as Jack's Mother.