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Episode 1

Wed, January 29, 2024
Written by Vic Zerbst, Jenna Owen & Charles Firth
Directed by Max Miller

A death at PR firm Fritz & Randell sees Ian, the fortysomething heir-apparent, pushed aside and the reins handed to two younger female employees, Greta Goldman and Nicole Kidman. But have these women been set up to fail?

Starring: Jenna Owen as Nicole Kidman, Vic Zerbst as Greta Goldman, Charles Firth as Ian Randell, Bali Padda as Cody Smith, Belinda Giblin as Meredith Laughton, Claude Jabbour as Bobby Bahl, Aaron Collins as Dod, Virginie Laverdure as Anna McDowell

With: Will McNeill as Bundy Gribbons, Peter Carroll as Frank Fritz, Josh McConville as Stevo, Peter Phelps as Rob Ryan, Daniel Cordeaux as Sports Guy, Shingo Usami as Father Mori, Ruby O'Kelly as Tatiana Lodros, Peter Orchard as Alec Nelson, Toby Farrington as Phone Punter, Peter Patterson as Board Member 1, Malcolm Maguire as Board Member 2, Paul Doyle as Frank Stunt Double, Rob Flanagan as Old Priest (Stunt), James Davies as First Priest (Stunt), Cyrus Ning as Second Priest (Stunt), Douglas Chalmers as AFL Priest (Stunt)

Episode 2

Written by Vic Zerbst, Jenna Owen & Charles Firth
Directed by Max Miller

Ian is increasingly sidelined as Greta and Nicole push hard to make an impact in the office and on high maintenance client Hannah Halston, in advance of their promotion. Meredith stumbles upon a clue to Fritz's secrets.

With: Kate Walsh as Hannah Halston, Lucinda Price (Froomes) as Female Podcast Host, Felynn Teo as Pöché Model 1, Jamaya Masters as Pöché Model 2, King Baba as Pöché Model 3, Stephen Reid as Worker 1, Molonai Makalio as Worker 2, Travis Earl as Worker 3

Episode 3

Written by Vic Zerbst, Jenna Owen & Charles Firth
Directed by Max Miller

While Greta and Nicole anxiously await their formal appointment, they offload a dull snack food client onto Ian, but soon realise they can make use of his years of experience to score a big win on a prestigious account.

With: Alex Lee as Lisa Dove, Phil Lloyd as John Gammit, Kaan Guldur as Leo, Mark Humphries as Brian Polson, Tom Cardy as Maitré D, Lucas Fatches as Huge Bikie, Deya Miranda as Flamenco Dancer, Francisco Lara Puerto as Flamenco Guitarist

Episode 4

Written by Vic Zerbst, Jenna Owen & Charles Firth
Directed by Max Miller

A Hollywood star with an unusual kink and a company selling exploding hoverboards challenge the team at Fritz & Randell, but resolution comes when they sacrifice one client for the other.

With: Josh Helman as Archie Toole, Matthew Whittet as Spence Tasker, Stephen Hunter as Greg Hogg, Nash Edgerton as Jeb Carson, Arielle Carver-O'Neill as Dr. Bailey Chailey, Suzy Wrong as Susanna Bali, Sarah Stephens as Roje Daniels, Daya Czepanski as Lou Morgan, Skye Beker as Trainee, Sam Lapin as Hoverboard Rider

Episode 5

Written by Vic Zerbst, Jenna Owen & Charles Firth
Directed by Max Miller

Ian almost has the best day of his life, Meredith draws closer to Fritz's secrets and Greta and Nicole get a board meeting date.

With: Rhys Muldoon as Matthew Chamberlain, Mandy McElhinney as Olivia, Stephen Hunter as Greg Hogg, Yaraman (Yaz) Thorne as Ashwin, Jeremy Waters as Finance Guy, Nicholas Burton as 5G Theorist 1, Dave Hoey as 5G Theorist 2, Cihan Saral as IT Expert, Chanelle Dylan as Weeping Woman, Arielle Carver-O'Neill as Doctor Chailey, Joey Beesley as Man #1

Episode 6

Written by Vic Zerbst, Jenna Owen & Charles Firth
Directed by Max Miller

A collapsing clown car creates headaches for Ian, Meredith finds her yacht, and Greta and Nicole get their contracts — but should they sign?

With: Will McNeill as Bundy Gribbons, Nakkiah Lui as Dion Kelly, Angela Sullen as Cherie Bakes, Craig Reucassel as Emcee, Michael Hing as Translator, Jason Lu as Alan Ng, Cameron James as Clown 1, Craig Anderson as Clown 2, Jeff Zerbst as Clown 3, Zoe Norton Lodge as Doctor (Clown), Dennis Ridewood as Mick, Michael Spudic as Nurse, Ted Mulley as Young Cancer Patient, Rachael Mulley as Mother, Sean Harnett as Stunt Clown 1, Ali Kadhim as Stunt Clown 2, Jake Bennett as Stunt Clown 3, Matt Russell as Stunt Clown 4, Richard Cotta as Stunt Clown 5, Sienna Heaney as Stunt Clown 6, Daniele Clements as Stunt Clown 7