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Total Control is an Australian television political drama series first screened on ABC TV in October 2019. Its working title was Black Bitch, but that was deemed too controversial and the series was renamed. Season 2 began airing on 7 November 2021, and the final season premiered on the ABC on 14 January 2024.
Alex Irving, a charismatic and contradictory Indigenous woman, is thrust into the national limelight after a horrific event, Australia's embattled Prime Minister Rachel Anderson, sees a publicity goldmine for her party. In a bold power play, she handpicks Alex for the Senate.
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- 2019-10-13
- Drama, Thriller
- 60
S3.E2 ∙ Episode #3.2. Sun, Jan 21, 2024. 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. 7.7/10 (16) Rate. Watch options.
When Indigenous woman Alex Irving (Deborah Mailman) gains national acclaim for her heroism against a rampaging gunman, Australia's embattled prime minister Rachel Anderson (Rachel Griffiths) sees a publicity goldmine and handpicks Alex for the Senate.
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Rated: 4/5 Oct 22, 2019 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz Total Control offers a scathing examination of Australian politics, a clarion call for social justice and a magnificent showcase for...
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- Deborah Mailman
- Rachel Perkins
- October 13, 2019
Season 1. Episode 1. When Alex Iriving – a charismatic and contradictory Indigenous woman – stands up to a gunman on a rampage, the footage of her heroism goes viral. Amid the acclaim, Alex receives a a surprising offer – a seat in the Senate. Can Alex trust the PM and her Party? Episode 2.
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Fearless Indigenous senator Alex Irving finds herself at the center of media attention after a shocking event and, barely weeks into her political career in Canberra, must deal with betrayal ...
