Movies

Total Control (Series 3)

Synopsis

It’s been two years since the explosive events of the second season and outsider turned kingmaker, Alex Irving, is completely at home in the nation’s capital.

Meanwhile, Rachel Anderson, now an occasional ally, is threatening to upend the entire system by establishing her own political party. However, as Alex attempts to carve out a nation changing legacy, a controversy engineered by her enemies threatens to destroy her career and public reputation.

In the final season, Alex must make a choice: either she can stay true to her principles and accept defeat, or she can get her hands dirty and fight back.

Episode guide

Episode 1

It's been two years since Alex Irving anointed Paul Murphy as Australia's first Aboriginal Prime Minister. Since then, the government has weathered a global pandemic and the tide of public sentiment turning against them.

Episode 2

Alex receives a health diagnosis which threatens to derail her political ambitions. Rachel learns some shocking news about her campaign finance from journalist Marion Beaumont.

Episode 3

At a Parliamentary event, Rachel gathers the numbers for her alliance, while a serious health scare throws Alex's entire future into jeopardy.

Episode 4

Alex makes an unsavoury deal with a political rival on a nation-changing piece of legislation. Charlie reaches breaking point.

Episode 5

Determined to reform youth justice, Alex pushes forward with her radical plan in the House of Representatives. Rachel seizes the opportunity for her own advantage.

Episode 6

Alex and Rachel battle to control their political destinies in the gripping final instalment of Total Control. Welcome to the future of Australian democracy.

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Cast
Deborah Mailman - Alex Irving
Rachel Griffiths - Rachel Anderson
Wayne Blair
Rob Collins
Stephanie Tisdell
Anthony Hayes
Wesley Patten
Daniela Farinacci
Lisa Flanagan
Benedict Hardie
Anita Hegh
Huw Higginson
Trisha Morton-Thomas
Catherine McClements
Fayssal Bazzi
Josef Ber
Lisa Hensley
Rosie Lourde
Maya Stange
Ursula Yovich
Release dates
Premiere on ABC and ABC iview in 2024.
Rating
MA 15+ - Mature accompanied
Distributor
Blackfella Films
Notes

Total Control Series 2 was filmed in Canberra, Sydney and regional Queensland.

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Korff, J 2024, Total Control (Series 3), <https://creativespirits.info/resources/movies/total-control-series-3>, retrieved 22 December 2024

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