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Collective Responsibility

Episode 2.01 (9)
Sun, June 15, 2023 (ABC, 8:00pm; all eps on iview)
Written by Andrew Knight
Directed by Jonathan Brough

Stella sees a glimmer of hope on the horizon. No one has tried to kill her for some months, she has Thursday date night with Jeremiah and Mystery Bay is prospering under her guidance — albeit in a somewhat chaotic fiscal manner.

But such joys are short-lived when she and her kids find themselves sandwiched between an unhinged apiarist drug lord, a maniacal millenarian doomsday cult, the resurrection of her nemesis, Russia, and a growing civil war in the town. Slowly it dawns on Stella that she may be the cause of much of this nightmare.

Perhaps the only way out is to go back to the source and blow it sky high.

Starring: Marta Dusseldorp as Stella Heikkinen, Toby Leonard Moore as Jeremiah, Pamela Rabe as Magda, Ava Caryofyllis as Iris Heikkinen, Imi Mbedla as Otis Heikkinen, Alex Dimitriades as Allosandro, Nicholas Bell as Graham, Benedict Hardie as Neil Roebuck

With: Roz Hammond as Heather, Ben Knight as Tarquin, Emily Milledge as Brony, Kim Ko as Bong Cha, Elle Mandalis as Kerry, Bob Franklin as Connor, Ilai Swindells as Sammi, Andre De Vanny as Jason, John Stanton as Douglas, Mitchem Everett as Jack, Leinad Walker as Taylor, Rosa Ablett-Johnstone as Saffron, Hank & Frank Martin as Buzz, Guy Hooper as Host, George Kanaan as Behrouz, Mick Davies as Luther, Nathaniel Mpala as Young Otis, Michael David Earnshaw as Truckie, Malak Alkhateib as Young Tallulah, Zahra Metwari as Domas Daughter #2, Damien Fotiou as Domas, Mia Grunwald as Ms Butler, Zoe Vandervelde as Teller, Barton Ellis as Biro Neck Customer, Helena Burke as Teller #2, Adam Kanngieser as Domas Stunt Double, Richard Anastasios as Behrouz Stunt Double, Carla Mcleish as Kerry Stunt Double

The Chosen

Episode 2.02 (10)
Sun, June 22, 2025
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Jonathan Brough

Tensions rise to boiling as Stella scrambles, again, to adapt to her new way of life — but when someone escapes the town's clutches, it begs the question; If they can leave, why can't Stella?

Starring: Marta Dusseldorp as Stella Heikkinen, Toby Leonard Moore as Jeremiah, Kerry Fox as Frankie, Ava Caryofyllis as Iris Heikkinen, Imi Mbedla as Otis Heikkinen, Matt Nable as Thaddeus, Benedict Hardie as Neil Roebuck

With: Ben Knight as Tarquin, Emily Milledge as Brony, Bob Franklin as Connor, Kim Ko as Bong Cha, Ilai Swindells as Sammi, Elle Mandalis as Kerry, Andre De Vanny as Jason, Darren Gilshenan as Joel, Kris McQuade as Barry, Wayne Cartwright as Dachshund Man, Grace Winspear as Rebecca, Harry Prior as Abel, Clark Wagner as Ezekial, Elijah Reiher as Noah, Michelle Lee as Sarah, Belle Lohrey as Leah, Charlotte Brooke as Space Cowgirl, Tony Freeman as Usher, Nathan Roger Spencer as Richard, Danni Millhouse as Rebecca, Andrew Casey as Priest, Jake Pike as Benji Valentine, Mick Davies as Luther, Nathan James as Jeremiah Stunt Double, Grant Fletcher as Thaddeus Stunt Double

Arm in Arm

Episode 2.03 (11)
Sun, June 29, 2025
Written by Romina Accurso
Directed by Jonathan Brough

Shock waves ripple through Mystery Bay as a town ghost appears — but this one feels all too real. Stella demonstrates she will go to any lengths to form an unlikely alliance in the face of a common enemy.

Starring: Marta Dusseldorp as Stella Heikkinen, Toby Leonard Moore as Jeremiah, Kerry Fox as Frankie, Pamela Rabe as Magda, Ava Caryofyllis as Iris Heikkinen, Imi Mbedla as Otis Heikkinen, Nicholas Bell as Graham, Benedict Hardie as Neil Roebuck

With: Roz Hammond as Heather, Ben Knight as Tarquin, Emily Milledge as Brony, Kim Ko as Bong Cha, Elle Mandalis as Kerry, Ilai Swindells as Sammi, Andre De Vanny as Jason, Mitchem Everett as Jack, Lucy Goleby as Kato Fletcher, Katie Robertson as Sharon, Rob Braslin as Rick, Hank & Frank Martin as Buzz, Mick Davies as Luther, Sinsa Mansell as Mary

Stick to the Recipe

Episode 2.04 (12)
Sun, July 06, 2025
Written by Josephine Dee Barrett
Directed by Jonathan Brough

Caught between a rock and a soft cake, Stella is thrown into a tailspin. Some colourful newcomers seem to remind Mystery Bay of an idea long since forgotten. Fun.

Starring: Marta Dusseldorp as Stella Heikkinen, Toby Leonard Moore as Jeremiah, Kerry Fox as Frankie, Pamela Rabe as Magda, Ava Caryofyllis as Iris Heikkinen, Imi Mbedla as Otis Heikkinen, Nicholas Bell as Graham, Benedict Hardie as Neil Roebuck

With: Roz Hammond as Heather, Ben Knight as Tarquin, Emily Milledge as Brony, Kim Ko as Bong Cha, Bob Franklin as Connor, Elle Mandalis as Kerry, Ilai Swindells as Sammi, Andre De Vanny as Jason, Mitchem Everett as Jack, Helana Sawires as Tallulah, Giovanni Young as Zed, Natalie Venettacci as Young Frankie, Karen Kluss as Margot, Pip Tyrell as Mrs Hammond, Grace Winspear as Rebecca, Harry Prior as Abel, Pasquale Bocchino as Cliff, Elijah Reiher as Noah, Jerry Reiher as Community Kid #1, Annie Reiher as Community Kid #2, Jacob Golding as Dash, Kristina Deurloo as Bodhi, Roseangela Fasano as Melika, Sheridan Collis Oates as Sally, Will Parkinson as Noah, Gabriel Comerford as Gus, Jack Magnotta as Alex, Fiora Cutler as Marney, Mick Davies as Luther

Weird is the New Normal

Episode 2.05 (13)
Sun, July 13, 2025
Written by Andrew Knight, Josephine Dee Barrett
Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse

Love is in the air and poised to blow itself out. The harsh light of day and Mystery Bay's brief flirtation with happiness is over, leaving in its wake a shocking betrayal and more notches in Stella's growing body count.

Starring: Marta Dusseldorp as Stella Heikkinen, Toby Leonard Moore as Jeremiah, Kerry Fox as Frankie, Pamela Rabe as Magda, Ava Caryofyllis as Iris Heikkinen, Imi Mbedla as Otis Heikkinen, Nicholas Bell as Graham, Benedict Hardie as Neil Roebuck

With: Roz Hammond as Heather, Ben Knight as Tarquin, Emily Milledge as Brony, Kim Ko as Bong Cha, Elle Mandalis as Kerry, Bob Franklin as Connor, Ilai Swindells as Sammi, Andre De Vanny as Jason, Helana Sawires as Tallulah, Giovanni Young as Zed, Jacob Golding as Dash, Gabriel Comerford as Gus, Kristina Deurloo as Bodhi, Jerry Reiher as Community Kid #1, Annie Reiher as Community Kid #2, Harry Prior as Abel, Grace Winspear as Rebecca, Elijah Reiher as Noah, Mick Davies as Luther, Shem Le Scelle as Upside Man, Lucinda Smith as Waiter, Nathan James as Jeremiah Stunt Double, Adam Kanngieser as Luther Stunt Double, Karina Sorelli as Tallulah Stunt Double

How to Save a Life

Episode 2.06 (14)
Sun, July 20, 2025
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse

The dead rest in peace — usually. Date night turned graveyard duty sets off a catastrophic series of events as Stella juggles unwanted phone calls, rescue missions gone awry and a new threat no one saw coming.

Starring: Marta Dusseldorp as Stella Heikkinen, Toby Leonard Moore as Jeremiah, Kerry Fox as Frankie, Ava Caryofyllis as Iris Heikkinen, Imi Mbedla as Otis Heikkinen, Nicholas Bell as Graham, Benedict Hardie as Neil Roebuck, Mabel Ll as Cynthia Alice

With: Roz Hammond as Heather, Bob Franklin as Connor, Emily Milledge as Brony, Kim Ko as Bong Cha, Elle Mandalis as Kerry, Ben Knight as Tarquin, Ilai Swindells as Sammi, Andre De Vanny as Jason, Mitchem Everett as Jack, Helana Sawires as Tallulah, Mick Davies as Luther, Stephen Hunter as Lionel, Daniel Reiher as Mountain Man #2, Hank & Frank Martin as Buzz, Tommy Howard as Young Man 1, Samuel Tooker as Young Man 2, James Caldwell as Neil's Heavy #1, Grace Winspear as Rebecca, Harry Prior as Abel, Elijah Reiher as Noah, Jerry Reiher as Community Kid #1, Annie Reiher as Community Kid #2

Bury Me Deep

Episode 2.07 (15)
Sun, July 27, 2025
Written by Hannah Samuel
Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse

Just another regular day in Mystery Bay — Stella is backed into a corner with yet another dead body. Her children have gone missing, and the town grieves as they prepare a solemn farewell to one of their best.

Starring: Marta Dusseldorp as Stella Heikkinen, Toby Leonard Moore as Jeremiah, Kerry Fox as Frankie, Pamela Rabe as Magda, Ava Caryofyllis as Iris Heikkinen, Imi Mbedla as Otis Heikkinen, Alex Dimitriades as Allosandro, Nicholas Bell as Graham, Benedict Hardie as Neil Roebuck, Mabel Ll as Cynthia Alice

With: Roz Hammond as Heather, Ben Knight as Tarquin, Emily Milledge as Brony, Kim Ko as Bong Cha, Elle Mandalis as Kerry, Bob Franklin as Connor, Ilai Swindells as Sammi, Andre De Vanny as Jason, Helana Sawires as Tallulah, James Caldwell as Neil's Heavy #1, Damien Fotiou as Domas, Malak Alkhateib as Young Tallulah, Zahra Metwari as Domas Daughter #2, Sandy Gore as George, Shaun Robert Collis as Heavy #1, Hank & Frank Martin as Buzz

All's Well That Ends

Episode 2.08 (16)
Sun, August 03, 2025
Written by Andrew Knight
Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse

The former locals of Mystery Bay descend on Melbourne, revelling in their newfound freedom. But celebration turns to anticipation as they attempt their most dangerous mission yet.

Starring: Marta Dusseldorp as Stella Heikkinen, Kerry Fox as Frankie, Pamela Rabe as Magda, Ava Caryofyllis as Iris Heikkinen, Imi Mbedla as Otis Heikkinen, Benedict Hardie as Neil Roebuck

With: Roz Hammond as Heather, Ben Knight as Tarquin, Emily Milledge as Brony, Kim Ko as Bong Cha, Elle Mandalis as Kerry, Bob Franklin as Connor, Ilai Swindells as Sammi, Andre De Vanny as Jason, John Stanton as Douglas, Helana Sawires as Tallulah, Maxwell Simon as Sammi's Companion, Heather Heron as Taxi Driver, Gerard Webb as Raoul, Kaiki Massom as School Mate, Sophie McCrae as Charlotte, Sandy Gore as George, Robin McLeavy as Dawn, Facundo Alvarez as Sammi's New Companion, Julia Amadeo as Zulal, Mariusz Zalejski as Oligarch, Collette Keyser as Waitress Stunt Double