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Episode 1.01

Mon, October 03, 2016
878,000 viewers (8th)
Written by Rachel Lang & Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

Detective Gary Hyde is on his way to his son's tenth birthday party when he and his best friend and fellow detective, Nick Petrides are called to a homicide. It's routine until the murder victim's van explodes, killing Nick instantly. Gary breaks the news to Nick's pregnant widow, Angela, and vows to find whoever is responsible. Gary draws strength from his wife, Sonya and soccer-mad son, Oscar — a leukaemia survivor.

Together with his new partner Claire McKenzie, Australian Federal Police boss Jackie Walters and Australian Security Intelligence Organisation chiefs, Gary uncovers a criminal underbelly of murder and fraud as he is thrust into the secretive world of homeland security. In a world where crime has no borders and everyone has something to hide, Gary's wife and young children find themselves in the firing line.

Starring: Matt Nable as Gary Hyde, Emma Hamilton as Claire McKenzie, Mandy McElhinney as Jackie Walters, Zoe Ventoura as Sonya Hyde, Claire Lovering as Tanya Martin, Tai Hara as Kevin Soga, Andrew McFarlane as Stuart Flanagan, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as Andrew Mills

With: Aaron Fa'aoso as Maru Salesi, Alex Tsitsopoulos as Nick Petrides, Stephanie Panozzo as Angela Petrides, Bede Warnock as Oscar Hyde, Vanessa Moltzen as Linda Hansen, Leah Vandenberg as Rebecca Dion, Rahel Romahn as Jamil, Avani Farriss as Rosie Hyde, Shae Beadman as Stacey, Salvatore Coco as Marty, Simon Palan as Reporter, Joshua Farah as Student #1, Hossain Esmaeili as Student #2, Kevin Dunn as Erik Hansen, Norman Wyndham as Storage Facility Manager, Chanika Desilva as Parking Attendant

Episode 1.02

Mon, October 10, 2016
694,000 viewers (14th)
Written by Rachel Lang & Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

Gary rescues Jamil, the sole surviving student from the shootout, and interrogates him aggressively. Claire takes a more sympathetic approach and she and Gary suspect that Jamil is an innocent dupe. Jackie learns that the gunman killed a Special Ops cop and clashes with Gary when she demands time with the witness. Gary's superior officer, Stuart, forces Gary to take compassionate leave and Sonya is pleased he can spend with his family. But Gary is still driven to avenge his partner's death. Gary and Claire travel to Hong Kong in the hunt for Nick's killer, and uncover a terrorist network operating inside Australia.

With: Aaron Fa'aoso as Maru Salesi, Stephanie Panozzo as Angela Petrides, Bede Warnock as Oscar Hyde, Vanessa Moltzen as Linda Hansen, Leah Vandenberg as Rebecca Dion, Tandi Wright as Jemma, Hubert Tran as Hong Kong Detective, Rahel Romahn as Jamil, Joshua Farah as Student #1, Hossain Esmaeili as Student #2, Avani Farriss as Rosie Hyde, Simon Palan as Reporter

Episode 1.03

Mon, October 17, 2016
642,000 viewers (16th)
Written by Gavin Strawhan
Directed by David Caesar

Task Force Troy is in operation. The vehicle that tried to run Gary down is under surveillance and Gary hopes it will lead them to Nick's killer — known only as Malik. Instead a different suspect is revealed whom Claire identifies as being in possession of a dodgy NZ passport. Gary gives chase but Abbud kills himself. When Gary and Kevin search his place they find 500 k worth of gold bullion. Gary and Claire track a suspected terrorist to Far North Queensland and intercept a smuggler with a deadly cargo.

With: Stephanie Panozzo as Angela Petrides, Bede Warnock as Oscar Hyde, Jemwel Danao as Aaron Ling, Josh Quong Tart as Dale, Felino Dolloso as The Leader, Ben Calleja as Abbud Hassan, Shakira Clanton as Debs, Miah Madden as Alicia

Episode 1.04

Mon, October 24, 2016
656,000 viewers (14th)
Written by Gavin Strawhan
Directed by David Caesar

Gary is coaching Oscar's soccer team, but Oscar is frustrated by his father's over protectiveness. When a teenage gunman fires on a radio shock jock, Gary and Claire are drawn into the investigation. The victim, Mikey Jackson, survives but is in a serious condition. The gunman is identified as Basam Karim, the son of a prominent Muslim community leader. Omar is horrified by his son's actions but a search of his house reveals a cache of hidden weapons. There is no sign of Basam. Sonya defends the rights of her star pupil, who is a terrorism suspect in Gary's investigation.

With: Bede Warnock as Oscar Hyde, Avani Farriss as Rosie Hyde, Tania Starr as Rana Kalhi, Shameer Birges as Omar Karim, Ishak Issa as Basam Karim, Paul Gleeson as Mikey, Neveen Hanna as Rana's Mum, George Kanaan as Rana's Dad, Richard Maait as Young Fighter, Alex Blias as Malik, Carolyn Mullen as Cop 1, Shaun Robinson as Cop 2, David Wiernik as Rafael, David Woodland as Council Worker, Anthony Yangoyan as Middle Eastern Guy, Matthew Stephen Abell-King as Anglo Guy

Episode 1.05

Mon, October 31, 2016
576,000 viewers (16th)
Written by Rachel Lang
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

The day of the Asia Pacific Security Forum has arrived and the team is on high alert when Ali King is spotted on security cameras near the forum venue. Angela suffers a melt down and fears there's a bomb under her car. Gary talks her down but experiences flashbacks to Nick's death and Sonya is worried about his state of mind. Claire is held hostage in a deadly bus hijack, as Gary comes face to face with the terrorist who murdered his partner.

With: Joel Jackson as Lachlan Ford, Deborra-Lee Furness as Claudia Rossini, Stephanie Panozzo as Angela Petrides, Leah Vandenberg as Rebecca Dion, Avani Farriss as Rosie Hyde, Alex Blias as Ali King, Evan Burrell as Tony, Wendy Strehlow as Elaine, Michele Mattiuzzi as Todd, Isaro Kayitesi as Jasmine, Les Asmussen as Paul, Damian de Montemas as Major Hanley, Amy Hack as Farrah, Bianca Jade Mauceri as Alia, Di Adams as Sharon, Graeme McRae as Adam, Declan Schuman-Buswell as Birkett, Luis Sales as Max, Samuel Buckley as Schoolboy 2, Lachlan McCullum as Baby Christos, Soni Ala as Jasmine's Baby

Episode 1.06

Mon, November 07, 2016
741,000 viewers (9th)
Written by Nikki Allen & Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

Gary believes he has got justice for Nick. Sonya is looking forward to having Gary at home on leave, but Gary is disturbed that Claire doesn't believe it's over. Claire is piqued to learn that Ali King had a packed suitcase and a ticket to Indonesia but Jackie refuses to let her go. Gary has flashbacks to the shooting of Ali King. He goes to see Claire who runs through her reasons for believing Ali wasn't in charge. When Gary tells Sonya he is going to Indonesia she is furious. They argue and Gary walks out.

With: Deborra-Lee Furness as Claudia Rossini, Aaron Fa'aoso as Maru Salesi, Stephanie Panozzo as Angela Petrides, Bede Warnock as Oscar Hyde, Avani Farriss as Rosie Hyde, Damian de Montemas as Major Hanley, Victoria Haralabidou as Parisa Ruhani, Ezekial Sciacca as Azim, Beau Brady as Ryan, Carlos Benjamin Sivalingham as Indonesian Official, Lachlan McCullum as Baby Christos

Episode 1.07

Mon, November 14, 2016
595,000 viewers (18th)
Written by Michelle Offen
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

Claire is convinced that Jackie is behind the conspiracy but Gary is cautious. They voice their concerns to ASIO Director Claudia Rossini but their clandestine meeting is interrupted by news of a bombing at a Mosque. Another bomb, under Claudia's car, fails to explode. Claudia wants the team on the case and Jackie feels undermined. The trail leads to Danny, whom Kevin knows as a drug dealer. Gary captures Danny but has to fend off his girlfriend, Dakota. Gary is concerned to see a text warning Danny of the raid. Gary and Sonya's marriage faces a crisis when their son, Oscar, has a health scare.

With: Deborra-Lee Furness as Claudia Rossini, Bede Warnock as Oscar Hyde, Avani Farriss as Rosie Hyde, Alexander Bertrand as Danny Tollis, Harriet Dyer as Dakota Matherson, Sean Brandtman as Josh Debeers (Keg), Nader Ragheb as Muslim Father, William Oakley as Muslim Son, Murray Scarce as Brian, Radek Jonak as Army Ordinance Officer

Episode 1.08

Mon, November 21, 2016
567,000 viewers (17th)
Written by Rachel Lang & Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

Gary and Oscar are unhurt when the car is rammed, but Sonya is rushed into theatre. Claire picks up the investigation into the bomber, Keg. But ASIO has taken Keg away. Tanya and Kevin track him but Keg has hung himself. Surveillance footage shows Claudia visiting Keg before he died. Gary feels betrayed but Claire urges caution. Gary's relieved Sonya is out of theatre and even more relieved that an ultra scan shows the baby is okay. Sonya wants him to find Nick's killer and finish it.

With: Deborra-Lee Furness as Claudia Rossini, Aaron Fa'aoso as Maru Salesi, Stephanie Panozzo as Angela Petrides, Bede Warnock as Oscar Hyde, Avani Farriss as Rosie Hyde, Sean Brandtman as Josh Debeers (Keg), Simon Palan as Reporter, Daniela Marie as Nurse, Alan Flower as Sgt Darren Makovitch, Francisca Braithwaite as Liv Truscott, Tandi Wright as Jenna Finch, Lachlan McCullum as Baby Christos