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The Recruits

Episode 1
Wed, April 29, 2026 (TVNZ2, 8:30)
Written by Paul Williams
Directed by Tim van Dammen

After two weeks of training, New Zealand’s newest spies — and the only three who applied — Michael Riviera, Sue Nightingale, and Michael Anderson, are thrown into their first mission.

Starring: Paul Williams as Michael Riviera, Rose Matafeo as Sue Nightingale, Joe Thomas as Michael Anderson, Claudia O'Doherty as Misty Atwood, Andy Lee as Dennis Greene, Bret McKenzie as Boss,

With: Abbey Howells as Isabelle, Scotty Cotter as Danyon, Jay Ryan as Henchman, Jonny McBride as Queenstown Guard, Rhys Matthewson as Receptionist, Ron McKenzie as Michael Double, Luke Leuschke as Anderson & Henchman Double, Alexandra Whitley as Misty Driving Double, Shaughan Campbell as Guard #2

The Games

Episode 2
Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Written by Paul Williams
Directed by Tim van Dammen

Undercover as an athlete, coach, and chef, the spies are sent to Christchurch for the 1974 Unity Games to protect the Indian Foreign Minister from being assassinated.

With: Sam Campbell as Pellet, Tony Armstrong as Magnus, Rohinal Ravinesh Narayan as Swaran, Joe Daymond as John Njeri, Christie Bakker as Wendy Jones, Callum Brodie as Rolf Oxley-Lynch, Lauie Tofa as Brian Curtis, Shavaughn Ruakere as Nurse, Cameron Rhodes as British Man, Pax Assadi as Doctor, Carmel McGlone as Joan, Rob McKenzie as Michael Double, Elijah Kennar as Swaran Stunt Double, Shaughan Campbell as Guard #2

The Informant

Episode 3
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Written by Paul Williams
Directed by Tim van Dammen

Ignoring Boss's orders to rest and recuperate, Michael follows a lead to a Marlborough vineyard. Meanwhile, Sue teams up with a British spy in hopes of uncovering valuable information.

With: Tim Key as Hilton, Sam Campbell as Pellet, Tony Armstrong as Magnus, Abbey Howells as Isabelle, Rachel Forman as Vintner, Rob McKenzie as Michael Double, Bridie Campbell as Sue Stunt Double, Scott Marsh as Anderson Stunt Double, Andy Stehlin as Guard #1, Shaughan Campbell as Guard #2 Bronson Steele as Guard #3

The Train

Episode 4
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Written by Paul Williams
Directed by Tim van Dammen

On a train to Auckland, the spies hatch a daring plan to intercept a briefcase of classified New Zealand documents before it lands in the hands of Dennis Green in the next carriage over.

With: Abby Howells as Isabelle, Guy Williams as Jim Marshall, Jesse Griffin as Abe, Jackie Van Beek as Ruth, Huxley Silver as Samuel, Batanai Mashingaidze as Sylvia, James Mustapic as Ross, Dion Greenstreet as Kevin, James Gaylyn as Robert, Jonny McBride as Queenstown Guard, Vincent Andrew-Scammell as Dennis Green Guard, Scott Marsh as Employee, Villa Junior Lemanu as Train Waiter, Aaron Pulemagafa as James, Lachie Oliver-Kerby as Ricky, Rob McKenzie as Michael Double, Matt Bowden as Stunt Performer

The Island

Episode 5
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Written by
Directed by Tim van Dammen

Michael travels to the Abel Tasman to save Anderson — only to be betrayed by a familiar face.

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Episode 6
June 03, 2026
Written by
Directed by Tim van Dammen

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