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The Newsreader•Season 3•Episode 2

A New Era

7.9/10 · 160 votesFeb 9, 202550 min

Ranked #4 of 6 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byEmma Freeman

Written byMichael Lucas

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Seasons3

All 1 2 3

Season 3 Episodes6

E1 7.8

Night of Nights

E2 7.9Now viewing

A New Era

E3 8.4

Behind The Front Line

E4 7.6

One Team, All Brothers

E5 8.2

On the Brink

E6 8.4

The Fall

Cast9

Anna Torv

Helen Norville

Sam Reid

Dale Jennings

William McInnes

Lindsay Cunningham

Michelle Lim Davidson

Noelene Kim

Marg Downey

Evelyn Walters

Chum Ehelepola

Dennis Tibb

Stephen Peacocke

Rob Rickards

Philippa Northeast

Kay Walters

Daniel Henshall

Bill McFarlane

Crew2

Emma Freeman

Director

Michael Lucas

Writer

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Episode Summary

"A New Era" is episode 2 of The Newsreader season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 160 votes, ranking #4 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Emma Freeman and written by Michael Lucas, it aired on February 9, 2025.

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