Total Control 2019
What is Total Control?
Total Control is an Australian television political drama series first screened on ABC TV in October 2019. The series was created by Darren Dale, Miranda Dear, Rachel Griffiths, and Stuart Page, and its original working title was Black Bitch before being renamed due to controversy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 13, 2019
- Last aired
- Feb 18, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- AU
- Networks
- ABC TV
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 20 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 18 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ABC TV
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Overview
Total Control is an Australian television political drama series first screened on ABC TV in October 2019. The series was created by Darren Dale, Miranda Dear, Rachel Griffiths, and Stuart Page, and its original working title was Black Bitch before being renamed due to controversy. The plot follows an Indigenous woman in Australia who is thrust into the political limelight when a local Indigenous politician is recruited to the senate by the Australian Prime Minister after a contentious video goes viral. The cast features Deborah Mailman, Rachel Griffiths, Rob Collins, and Wesley Patten. Following its initial 2019 run, the series continued with a second season that began airing on November 7, 2021. The broadcast history of the program concluded when its final season premiered on the ABC on January 14, 2024.
Should you watch it?
“An Indigenous politician is recruited to the Australian senate after a contentious video goes viral.”
- Features a gripping storyline about an Indigenous politician thrust into the political limelight.
- Brought to the screen by creators Darren Dale, Miranda Dear, Rachel Griffiths, and Stuart Page.
- Showcases a prominent cast including Deborah Mailman, Rachel Griffiths, and Rob Collins.
- The premise centers on intense political maneuvering which may not appeal to viewers seeking lighthearted content.
Watch it if you enjoy political dramas focusing on high-stakes government recruitment and media storms.
The series maintains a dramatic tone as it explores Australian political environments and high-profile recruitment.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 13, 2019
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 20, 2019
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 27, 2019
- E4 Episode 4 Mytharc Nov 3, 2019
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Nov 10, 2019
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Nov 17, 2019
Frequently asked questions
Where to stream Total Control?
Total Control is an Australian television political drama series first screened on ABC TV.
Whether it is worth watching?
The series features a notable cast including Deborah Mailman and Rachel Griffiths exploring high-stakes Australian political drama.
What is the binge duration?
The series spans multiple seasons, beginning in October 2019, continuing in November 2021, and concluding with a final season that premiered on 14 January 2024.
What are the essential episodes?
Specific episode details are not provided in the source material beyond the show's overall broadcast run from 2019 to 2024.
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