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The Newsreader · S3 · E5

On the Brink

  • TV-MA
  • Mar 2, 2025
  • 54 min

As Public Eye reaches number one, Helen is blindsided by a front-page article revealing her history of mental health struggles and institutionalisation. As she considers how to respond, she focusses her energy on a special report about the mental health system.

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About this episode

As Public Eye reaches number one, Helen is blindsided by a front-page article revealing her history of mental health struggles and institutionalisation. As she considers how to respond, she focusses her energy on a special report about the mental health system.

Season 3

6 episodes
  1. 1Night of Nights

    52 minFeb 2, 20256.7

    In 1989, and Helen and Dale are reaching new peaks of success. Helen has been given her very own current affairs program, and Dale has become the biggest name in news with a Gold Logie nomination.

  2. 2A New Era

    50 minFeb 9, 20256.8

    When news of an Alaskan oil spill breaks on the day of Public Eye's launch, Helen is pressured to rethink her show format, whilst combatting a brutal act of sabotage from Lindsay. Dale tries to land an interview with the PM.

  3. 3Behind The Front Line

    53 minFeb 16, 20257.0

    Dale embraces his success, hosting a lavish birthday party. Meanwhile, Helen is struggling personally and professionally - Public Eye's ratings are dire but when offered an exclusive, she sees an opportunity to save her show.

  4. 4One Team, All Brothers

    50 minFeb 23, 2025

    As Public Eye climbs ever closer to News At Six's deteriorating numbers, Dale teams up with Rob, pushing the CEO to replace Lindsay. Rob makes a controversial comment on air when discussing Apartheid sports boycotts.

  5. 5On the Brink

    54 minMar 2, 2025Now viewing

    As Public Eye reaches number one, Helen is blindsided by a front-page article revealing her history of mental health struggles and institutionalisation. As she considers how to respond, she focusses her energy on a special report about the mental health system.

  6. 6The Fall

    57 minMar 9, 2025

    Dale is falling apart, leaning heavily on alcohol to get through his day. When Helen's relationship with Bill deteriorates, her ability to produce her show is questioned, as news breaks of the Berlin Wall falling.

Guest stars

Chai HansenTim Ahern
Caroline LeeJean Pascoe
Maria AngelicoCheryl Ricci
Damian CallinanFrank
Rhys MitchellBrian Mathers
Jackson TozerRoss McGrath
John LearyMurray Gallagher
Andrew McFarlaneRichard Bertrand
Elise JansenDebra Phillips
Maria TheodorakisLeonie Briggs
Grant PiroWayne
Robin McLeavyMarcia Evans
Yuchen WangLee Zheng
Kieta SmithAudience Feedback Group Member
Faouzi DaghistaniAudience Feedback Group Member
Antonio RussoWaiter