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Something Good

Episode 1
Thursday, January 01, 2026 (Binge, all eps)
Written by Matt Cameron
Directed by Ben Young

When Brenden Abbott pulls off a daring bank robbery in suburban Perth, his plan is to use the score to build his dream life with the woman he loves, Jackie. However, his dreams are shattered when his loose-lipped accomplices are caught and betray him. Sent to Fremantle's brutal maximum-security prison, Brenden refuses to surrender. Armed with charm, intellect, and a meticulous mind, he begins plotting the impossible: an escape that will become one of the most audacious in Australian history.

Cast: George Mason as Brenden, Robyn Malcolm as Thelma, Ashleigh Cummings as Jackie, Keiynan Lonsdale as Porter, David Howell as Glenn, Mia Artemis as Kelly, Christian Byers as Taylor, Oscar Redding as Reynolds, Jayden Popik as Stabbie, Julie Nihill as Nola, Kazimir Sas as Cullen, Brad Francis as Spargo, Drayton Morley as Dunne, Jarvis Gillard as Young Brenden, Oliver Belford as Young Glenn, Jordan Gallagher as Lievense, Phil Bennett as Ivan, Giles Gartrell-Mills as Keith, Tony Overholt as Michael, Oliver Wenn as Defence Barrister, Kingsley Judd as Cashier, Adrian Tolman as Prison Cleaner

Stunt Performers: Danny Baldwin, Joel Menage, Jesse Turner, Michael Addison, Greg Stuart, Lee Burns, Sue Baldwin, Scott George, Aleks Skar, Sam Desmond, Jono Watts

Too Late To Beg You

Episode 2
Written by Sarah L. Walker
Directed by Ben Young

Now on the run with his loose cannon accomplice Aaron Reynolds, Brenden is devastated to learn who turned him into the police.

Cast: George Mason as Brenden, Robyn Malcolm as Thelma, Ashleigh Cummings as Jackie, Keiynan Lonsdale as Porter, David Howell as Glenn, Mia Artemis as Kelly, Oscar Redding as Reynolds, Anthony Hayes as Brian, Julie Nihill as Nola, Kazimir Sas as Cullen, Drayton Morley as Dunne, Amy Mathews as Young Thelma, Jarvis Gillard as Young Brenden, Oliver Belford as Young Glenn, Dean Butler as Young Brian, Akira Fujii as Masao, Isabelle Basen as Nel, Alla Malakhitova as Nel's Friend, Timo Kroker as Klaus, Mario Rabines as Kiwi, Phil Bennett as Ivan, Nelly Galluccio as Local Girl, Emmi Williams as Young Diane, Tuscany Henry as Young Janet, Kim Flemming as Det. Heath, David Williams as Tour Bus Driver, Emily Hawe as Brian's Wife, Cori Delahaunty as Escort, Bernie Davis as Old Worker, Damien Bryson as Country Cop 1, Blake Lindsell as Country Cop 2

Stunt Performers: Danny Baldwin, Jesse Turner, Darren Vagg

Lose Myself In Me

Episode 3
Written by Scout Cripps, Anthony Hayes, Sarah L. Walker
Directed by Bonnie Moir

Brenden’s attempt to have a normal relationship and be a father is thwarted when the police close in on his home – thanks to a bungled robbery with his brother, Glenn.

Cast: George Mason as Brenden, Robyn Malcolm as Thelma, Keiynan Lonsdale as Porter, David Howell as Glenn, Mia Artemis as Kelly, Christian Byers as Taylor, Julie Nihill as Nola, Roxie Mohebbi as Lily, Steve McCall as Det. Flint, Drayton Morley as Dunne, Megan Aspinall as Cherry, Oliver Belford as Young Glenn, Khan Chittenden as Sam Quilty, Jordan Gallagher as Lievense, Phil Bennett as Ivan, Zavier Riches as Baby James, Catherine Moore as Athena, Princie Read as Midwife, Simon Lockwood as Fat Pauly, Cara McCarthy as Stewardess, Ethan Battle as Uniformed Cop, Camelia Mowbray as Telecommunications Officer

Stunt Performers: Aleks Skar, Sam Desmond, Nigel Harbach

Come In From The Scrub

Episode 4
Written by Matt Cameron
Directed by Bonnie Moir

As Detective Porter closes in, Brenden is dragged back into chaos by Glenn and Taylor, a bungled bank robbery and a disastrous attempt to rekindle things with Jackie.

Cast: George Mason as Brenden, Robyn Malcolm as Thelma, Ashleigh Cummings as Jackie, Keiynan Lonsdale as Porter, David Howell as Glenn, Mia Artemis as Kelly, Christian Byers as Taylor, Roxie Mohebbi as Lily, Michael McCall as Bruce Hodge, Steve McCall as Det, Flint, Drayton Morley as Dunne, Brett Hamilton as Gibcus, Khan Chittenden as Sam Quilty, Kelton Pell as Nev, Benjamin Narkie as Nipper, Hugo Johnstone-Burt as Grant, Malcolm Sewell as James, Bevan Addison as Gavin, Kaila Ferrelli as Cheryl, Christopher Hughes as SA Cop 1, James Macfarlane as SA Cop 2

Stunt Performers: Robert Macron, Christopher Hughes, Michael Addison, Nigel Harbach, Sam Desmond

The Storm Beats Down

Episode 5
Written by Matt Cameron
Directed by Ben Young

Detective Porter gets another tantalising step closer to catching Brenden when a mishap with the stolen gun shipment leads to Glenn getting arrested.

Cast: George Mason as Brenden, Robyn Malcolm as Thelma, Ashleigh Cummings as Jackie, Keiynan Lonsdale as Porter, David Howell as Glenn, Mia Artemis as Kelly, Christian Byers as Taylor, Roxie Mohebbi as Lily, Josephine Blazier as Michaela, Anthony Hayes as Brian, Julie Nihill as Nola, Michael McCall as Bruce Hodge, Steve McCall as Det. Flint, Drayton Morley as Dunne, Jarvis Gillard as Young Brenden, Oliver Belford as Young Glenn, Brett Hamilton as Gibcus, Khan Chittenden as Sam Quilty, Lee Tiger Halley as Nathan, Nicola Bartlett as Judy Taylor, Dallas Sewell as Lames, Anthony Spanos as Dangelo

Stunt Performers: none

Some Things Last A Long Time

Episode 6
Written by Sarah L. Walker
Directed by Ben Young

After five years on the run, Brenden’s luck is running out. Will he finally flee the country with Jackie, or will Detective Gary Porter have his day?

Cast: George Mason as Brenden, Robyn Malcolm as Thelma, Ashleigh Cummings as Jackie, Keiynan Lonsdale as Porter, David Howell as Glenn, Mia Artemis as Kelly, Roxie Mohebbi as Lily, Josephine Blazier as Michaela, Anthony Hayes as Brian, Brad Francis as Spargo, Steve McCall as Det. Flint, Drayton Morley as Dunne, Jarvis Gillard as Young Brenden, Amy Mathews as Young Thelma, Oliver Belford as Young Glenn, Khan Chittenden as Sam Quilty, Luke Pegler as Pritchard, Kelton Pell as Nev, Benjamin Narkie as Nipper, Malcolm Sewell as James, Mark Cometti as Constable Stuart, Monique Wilson as Claire, Marla Jane Lynch as Bank Guard, Peter Bruderlin as Bank Guard, Luke Hewitt as Nigel, Megan Hollier as Susie, Sarah Light as Woman Shopper, Tayah Lee-Traub as Stacey, Glen Potter as Undercover Cop 2, Warren Lyons as GC Cop

Stunt Performers: Sue Baldwyn, Jono Watts, Danny Baldwyn, Nigel Harbach, Michael Addison, James Macfarlane