The War at Home
World War III erupts in the Northern Pacific with the US being landed a huge blow by the Soviets. The West Coast is invaded, the Military Command in Colorado and the Government in Washington destroyed. The remnants of the US Pacific Fleet are ordered to regroup in the South Pacific, and rally their allies. Sydney, Australia is attacked and the East Coast of Australia is blockaded by Soviet Submarines, making the port of Auckland, New Zealand the only viable stop to regroup, re-arm and refuel. We follow Michael Whareaitu, a junior naval officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy. Claire Whareaitu, the first female fighter pilot in the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Gary Brewer, a tank commander in the Australian Army and, William Oliver, the USMC detachment commander aboard the USS Carl Vinson. These four will fight for their land and their survival, and the turning point of this new war may just be Auckland, New Zealand.
- 2020-2025
- 1 season
- Action & Adventure, Drama
World War III erupts in the Northern Pacific with the US being landed a huge blow by the Soviets. The West Coast is invaded, the Military Command in Colorado and the Government in Washington destroyed. The remnants of the US Pacific Fleet are ordered to regroup in the South Pacific, and rally their allies. Sydney, Australia is attacked and the East Coast of Australia is blockaded by Soviet Submarines, making the port of Auckland, New Zealand the only viable stop to regroup, re-arm and refuel. We follow Michael Whareaitu, a junior naval officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy. Claire Whareaitu, the first female fighter pilot in the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Gary Brewer, a tank commander in the Australian Army and, William Oliver, the USMC detachment commander aboard the USS Carl Vinson. These four will fight for their land and their survival, and the turning point of this new war may just be Auckland, New Zealand.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2020 - 2025
Episode 1
1941 All over again
Major Oliver is returning to the USS Carl Vinson after training Marines aboard the USS Tarawa. He is lucky enough to be able to get a call to his wife, before the entire world changes.
Episode 2
This is no bloody accident
The Whareaitu and Kerrigan families celebrate the wedding of Michael and Lynn. Meanwhile Brewer is present to witness the Soviet sneak attack at Sydney.
Episode 3
What the hell is our response?!
The Vinson Carrier Group is protecting itself with CAP patrols and steaming toward the South Pacific. Richmond tells his senior officers his course of action. Meanwhile in New Zealand, Michael and Lynn come to terms with his imminent deployment.
Episode 4
Kicked over a Bloody Hornet's Nest
Claire makes her way to RNZAF Base Auckland to join her squadron. The Air Force patrols the coast line and sends Orions to look for submarines.
Episode 5
Is The Vampire Heading For Us
Now in the South Pacific the USS Carl Vinson finds it is still not out of the crosshairs.
Episode 6
Do You Think They're Ready?
Meanwhile in Puckapunyal, Lieutenant-Colonel Gary Brewer and his men of the 1st Armoured Regiment are in hurried training exercises. With the attack on Sydney and the declaration of war - Australia is quickly gearing up for what it believes could be an invasion.
Episode 7
Back to the Mark One Eyeball
We are introduced to recently graduated police Constable Ashley Addison as she struggles to fit in at Auckland Central Police Station. And we return to the USS Carl Vinson where they are taking stock of the damage from the recently airburst nuke that was detonated almost on top of them.
Episode 8
Die On A Nuclear Free Hill
Brewer consults with his wife Linda about the events of the world they are now caught up in. In Wellington, Lange and his government deal with an integral policy that would stop the US Navy coming to Auckland.
Episode 9
Helluva Lot To Fight For
The Vinson carrier group detects they are being pursued by a large soviet group. Meanwhile Metaxas goes to check on Oliver, just in time to face down a Soviet submarine threat.
Episode 10
Never Been This Close Before
All hell breaks loose and the Carl Vinson carrier group is in danger, having to fight with one hand tied behind their back, their fight for survival quickly becomes desperate.