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My Brilliant Career: episode guide

Revolt!

Episode 1
Thu, August 13, 2026 (Netflix)
Written by Liz Doran
Directed by Alyssa McClelland

Sybylla is sent to her posh grandmother to be polished for marriage, but her spirited nature leaves a bold impression on high society.

  • Cast (↓):
  • Philippa Northeast as Sybylla Melvyn,
  • Christopher Chung as Harry Beecham,
  • Genevieve O'Reilly as Helen Bell,
  • Anna Chancellor as Mrs Bossier,
  • Kate Mulvany as Augusta Beecham,
  • Jake Dunn as Frank Hawden,
  • Sherry-Lee Watson as Nell Kirby,
  • Miah Madden as Betty Kirby,
  • Mirrah Foulkes as Lucy Melvyn,
  • Ella Oliphant as Gertie Melvyn,
  • Nathan Page as Richard Melvyn,
  • Reagan Mannix as Sergeant Jack Baker,
  • Genevieve Mooy as Mrs O'Brien,
  • Daniel Demczuk as Eddie Melvyn,
  • Abbie MacDonald as Hannah Melvyn,
  • Ella Moyle as Frances Melvyn,
  • Monty Bouwmeester as Daniel Melvyn,
  • Harper Rickard-Cain as Florence Melvyn,
  • Isabella Manfredi as Singer,
  • Tom Spall as Band Member 1,
  • Jake Morrison as Band Member 2,
  • David Blumberg as Band Member 3,
  • Molly Lewis as Whistler,
  • Mike Duncan as Stunt Drunk,
  • Jackie Murray as Sybylla Stunt Double,
  • Anna Zrnic as Gertie Stunt Double,
  • Casey Sullivan as Piano Double,
  • Chloe Cooke as Writing Double

He!

Episode 2
Thu, August 13, 2026
Written by Sarinah Masukor and Liz Doran
Directed by Alyssa McClelland

Sybylla gains a fan from her antics at the party who encourages her to pursue her writing career. She also develops a little crush on someone.

  • Cast (↓):
  • Philippa Northeast as Sybylla Melvyn,
  • Christopher Chung as Harry Beecham,
  • Genevieve O'Reilly as Helen Bell,
  • Anna Chancellor as Mrs Bossier,
  • Kate Mulvany as Augusta Beecham,
  • Jake Dunn as Frank Hawden,
  • Sherry-Lee Watson as Nell Kirby,
  • Miah Madden as Betty Kirby,
  • Jarron Andy as Charlie,
  • Mirrah Foulkes as Lucy Melvyn,
  • Ella Oliphant as Gertie Melvyn,
  • Nathan Page as Richard Melvyn,
  • Rohan Nichol as Mr McSwat,
  • William McKenna as Peter McSwat,
  • Reagan Mannix as Sergeant Jack Baker,
  • Chrissie Page as Mrs Klein,
  • Doug Mowbray as Bobby Duggan,
  • Lewis Ziebarth as Mr Jobson,
  • Gianluca Noble as Gordon Ramsbottom,
  • Chris Gunn as Parkey,
  • David Wilson as Spinner,
  • Sam Wiseman as Boxer,
  • Indigo Parer as Buzz,
  • Molly Lewis as Whistler,
  • Casey Sullivan as Picture Double

Yah!

Episode 3
Thu, August 13, 2026
Written by Liz Doran
Directed by Alyssa McClelland

A well-loved family member returns to Caddagat along with a charming guest. Sybylla's talents are recognized and she receives an unexpected offer.

  • Cast (↓):
  • Philippa Northeast as Sybylla Melvyn,
  • Christopher Chung as Harry Beecham,
  • Genevieve O'Reilly as Helen Bell,
  • Anna Chancellor as Mrs Bossier,
  • Kate Mulvany as Augusta Beecham,
  • Jake Dunn as Frank Hawden,
  • Alexander England as Julius Bossier,
  • Sherry-Lee Watson as Nell Kirby,
  • Miah Madden as Betty Kirby,
  • Jarron Andy as Charlie,
  • Alex Fitzalan as Everard Grey,
  • Mirrah Foulkes as Lucy Melvyn,
  • Ella Oliphant as Gertie Melvyn,
  • Nathan Page as Richard Melvyn,
  • Ursula Yovich as Rose Kirby,
  • Erik Thomson as Theodore Hardwicke,
  • Max Mayer-Rayment as Jim Reid,
  • Reagan Mannix as Sergeant Jack Baker,
  • Genevieve Mooy as Mrs O'Brien,
  • Chris Gunn as Parkey,
  • Indigo Parer as Buzz,
  • Abbie MacDonald as Hannah Melvyn,
  • Ella Moyle as Frances Melvyn,
  • Monty Bouwmeester as Daniel Melvyn,
  • Harper Rickard-Cain as Florence Melvyn,
  • John Sharrock as Horse Agent A,
  • Baden Beckham as Horse Agent B,
  • Molly Lewis as Whistler,
  • Verity Lo Presti-Zotti as Picture Double,
  • Stephen Schofield as Picture Double,
  • Jillian Smith as Picture Double,
  • Joe Meldrum as Picture Double,
  • Carl Vester as Picture Double,
  • Leo McKenzie-Smith as Picture Double,
  • Graeme Tyler as Picture Double,
  • Anthony Hunt as Piano Double

To Life!

Episode 4
Thu, August 13, 2026
Written by Liz Doran
Directed by Anne Renton

Things at home get more dire but it's time to have some fun. Everyone lets loose at the New Year's party where feelings and tensions rise.

  • Cast (↓):
  • Philippa Northeast as Sybylla Melvyn,
  • Christopher Chung as Harry Beecham,
  • Genevieve O'Reilly as Helen Bell,
  • Anna Chancellor as Mrs Bossier,
  • Kate Mulvany as Augusta Beecham,
  • Jake Dunn as Frank Hawden,
  • Alexander England as Julius Bossier,
  • Sherry-Lee Watson as Nell Kirby,
  • Miah Madden as Betty Kirby,
  • Jarron Andy as Charlie,
  • Innes English as Blanche Derrick,
  • Mirrah Foulkes as Lucy Melvyn,
  • Ella Oliphant as Gertie Melvyn,
  • Nathan Page as Richard Melvyn,
  • Rohan Nichol as Mr McSwat,
  • William McKenna as Peter McSwat,
  • Max Mayer-Rayment as Jim Reid,
  • Reagan Mannix as Sergeant Jack Baker,
  • Chrissie Page as Mrs Klein,
  • Thelma Plum as Pearl,
  • Tom Spall as NYE Band,
  • Jake Morrison as NYE Band,
  • David Blumberg as NYE Band,
  • Jason Lee Scott as NYE Band,
  • Eddie Morrison as NYE Band,
  • Samuel Connizzaro as Master Klein,
  • Molly Lewis as Whistler

One Grand Passion

Episode 5
Thu, August 13, 2026
Written by Rachael Turk and Liz Doran
Directed by Anne Renton

Secrets and feelings get exposed and everyone is feeling it all. Sybylla makes a huge decision about her future.

  • Cast (↓):
  • Philippa Northeast as Sybylla Melvyn,
  • Christopher Chung as Harry Beecham,
  • Genevieve O'Reilly as Helen Bell,
  • Anna Chancellor as Mrs Bossier,
  • Kate Mulvany as Augusta Beecham,
  • Jake Dunn as Frank Hawden,
  • Alexander England as Julius Bossier,
  • Sherry-Lee Watson as Nell Kirby,
  • Miah Madden as Betty Kirby,
  • Jarron Andy as Charlie,
  • Innes English as Blanche Derrick,
  • Ella Oliphant as Gertie Melvyn,
  • Max Mayer-Rayment as Jim Reid,
  • Reagan Mannix as Sergeant Jack Baker,
  • Ursula Yovich as Rose Kirby,
  • Chrissie Page as Mrs Klein,
  • Genevieve Moy as Mrs O'Brien,
  • Darren Clifford as Farm Hand,
  • Molly Lewis as Whistler

Ta Ta!

Episode 6
Thu, August 13, 2026
Written by Liz Doran
Directed by Anne Renton

Sybylla struggles as a governess but amid chaotic classrooms and never-ending chores, she realizes the value of sacrifice and pursuing her dreams.

  • Cast (↓):
  • Philippa Northeast as Sybylla Melvyn,
  • Christopher Chung as Harry Beecham,
  • Genevieve O'Reilly as Helen Bell,
  • Anna Chancellor as Mrs Bossier,
  • Kate Mulvany as Augusta Beecham,
  • Jake Dunn as Frank Hawden,
  • Alexander England as Julius Bossier,
  • Sherry-Lee Watson as Nell Kirby,
  • Miah Madden as Betty Kirby,
  • Jarron Andy as Charlie,
  • Mirrah Foulkes as Lucy Melvyn,
  • Ella Oliphant as Gertie Melvyn,
  • Nathan Page as Richard Melvyn,
  • Kate Box as Mrs McSwat,
  • Rohan Nichol as Mr McSwat,
  • William McKenna as Peter McSwat,
  • Zoe Phillips as Susie Duffy,
  • Matt Crook as Archibald Butler,
  • Jimmy FitzGibbon as Jimmy McSwat,
  • Ava Caryofyllis as Liza McSwat,
  • Winter Blackmore as Sarah McSwat,
  • Alexander Von Wald as Tommy McSwat,
  • Shae Brown as Mary Anne McSwat,
  • Daniel Demezuk as Eddie Melvyn,
  • Abbie MacDonald as Hannah Melvyn,
  • Ella Moyle as Frances Melvyn,
  • Monty Bouwmeester as Daniel Melvyn,
  • Harper Rickard-Cain as Florence Melvyn,
  • Edith Burfoot & Greta Burfoot as Baby Jane Melvyn,
  • Innes English as Blanche Derrick,
  • Alex Fitzalan as Everard Grey,
  • Erik Thomson as Theodore Hardwicke,
  • Thelma Plum as Pearl,
  • Tom Spall as NYE Band,
  • Jake Morrison as NYE Band,
  • David Blumberg as NYE Band,
  • Jason Lee Scott as NYE Band,
  • Eddie Morrison as NYE Band,
  • Casey Sullivan as Piano Double,
  • Chloe Cooke as Writing Double,
  • Molly Lewis as Whistler