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The Newsreader Season 2 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Ended: Sunday, October 15, 2023

When does The Newsreader Season 2 come out?

The Newsreader Season 2 premiered Sunday, September 10, 2023 on ABC TV and ended Sunday, October 15, 2023. The season has 6 episodes.

A year on from the events of series one, we meet Helen and Dale, now established as ‘The Golden Couple of News’. To the outside world, they present a glowing image of success and romance... but the truth is more complex. As 1987 rolls along, global stocks will soar and crash, Australia will prepare to celebrate its Bicentennial year, and Helen and Dale grapple with who they really want to be in life - and whether that path can be together...

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The Newsreader Season 2 release schedule

The Newsreader Season 2 episode release dates
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1. Decision 87

It's one year on and Helen and Dale are now established as 'The Golden Couple of News'. It's Election Night 1987 - Hawke vs Howard. Competitor Geoff Walters is also making a well-publicised comeback on a rival network.

Sunday · 3 years ago

2. People Like You and Me

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.

Sunday · 3 years ago

3. Greed and Fear

With international stock markets in freefall, Helen is plunged into crisis when a gossip columnist threatens to expose her troubled past. Feeling hunted, she turns to embattled CEO Charlie Tate for help.

Sunday · 3 years ago

4. The Hungry Truth

As Australia's 1988 Bicentennial approaches, Helen is determined to interview a fiery Aboriginal activist. Meanwhile, Dale quietly plans an elaborate marriage proposal.

Sunday · 3 years ago

5. A Model Daughter

The News At Six is approached by Geoff and Evelyn's daughter Kay Walters, who offers her story of addiction for a price, plunging Helen and Dale into an ethical dilemma.

Sunday · 3 years ago

6. Fireworks Finale

It's the biggest television event of the decade - Australia Day 1988, featuring a full re-enactment of the first fleet sailing into Sydney Harbour, ceremonies with Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and one of the biggest protests ever seen in Australia.

Sunday · 3 years ago

The Newsreader Season 2 guest stars

  • Chai Hansen

    Chai Hansen

    Tim Ahern

  • Khisraw Jones-Shukoor

    Talk Show Assistant

  • Sorab Kaidobad

    Gerry's Floor Manager

  • Evan Hocking

    Warm Up Guy

  • Caroline Lee

    Caroline Lee

    Jean Pascoe

  • James Saunders

    James Saunders

    Keith Mitchell

  • Maria Angelico

    Maria Angelico

    Cheryl Ricci

  • Caspian Dezfouli

    Photographer

  • Dave Lawson

    Dave Lawson

    Trevor Lehmann

  • Lachlan Martin

    Ray

  • Cazz Bainbridge

    Marta

  • Nick Simpson-Deeks

    Nick Simpson-Deeks

    Paul Stricker

  • Jeremy Stanford

    Jeremy Stanford

    Paddy Hewitt

  • Rowan Francis

    Milt

  • Richard Anastasios

    Richard Anastasios

    Pedestrian

  • Damian Callinan

    Damian Callinan

    Frank

The Newsreader Season 2 FAQ

When does The Newsreader Season 2 come out?

The Newsreader Season 2 premiered Sunday, September 10, 2023 on ABC TV.

How many episodes are in The Newsreader Season 2?

The Newsreader Season 2 has 6 episodes.

Are new episodes of The Newsreader Season 2 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the The Newsreader Season 2 finale?

The The Newsreader Season 2 finale (Episode 6) aired Sunday, October 15, 2023.

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