Secret City 2016

Overview

Secret City is a drama and political television series that premiered on the Foxtel channel Showcase on 5 June 2016. The series was produced by Matchbox Pictures and Foxtel. It later became available to international audiences on Netflix starting 26 June 2018.

The narrative is set in Canberra, the capital of Australia. The plot follows senior political journalist Harriet Dunkley as she navigates the city beneath its placid facade. Amidst rising international tensions and political maneuvering between China and the United States, Dunkley uncovers a network of interlocked conspiracies. Her investigation into these events puts innocent lives at risk, including her own, as she becomes entangled in the complex political environment. The series explores themes of war and politics, depicting a world drawn into the power struggle between the two global superpowers. The show is recognized for its focus on the political machinations occurring within the Australian capital. It is categorized as a drama and war and politics series.